A HISTORY OF SAFETY DEVELOPMENT

In 2004, Centurion Safety Products Ltd celebrated 125 years. The company's association with safety has been long and varied, going back to the days in the late 19th century when it made pith helmets and water bottles for the army. In subsequent years, hard hats were supplied for use in mines and shipyards and to other industrial users throughout the world. During the second World War, the company supplied specially adapted miners hats for the Royal Tank Regiment.

By the late 20th century, products included a wide range of injection moulded motorcycle helmets, exported throughout the world as well as a range of industrial safety helmets, supplied to major UK companies including mining helmets to the National Coal Board.

21ST CENTURY - LOOKING AHEAD

Centurion Safety Products Ltd has established an unrivalled reputation for the quality of its Centurion industrial safety helmets and Connect accessories providing complete head, face and hearing protection. The company's product offer also includes Martindale branded respiratory protection systems incorporating powered, compressed air and fresh air ranges.

The commitment is to first class product quality with the ability to respond quickly to changes in legislation and market requirements. This, combined with the Centurion policy of innovation and rigorous testing in product development, ensures that now and in the future the company offers products and services which meet customer demands quickly and efficiently.

MANUFACTURING PREMISES

In 1990, Centurion Safety Products moved to new manufacturing premises to accommodate its growing requirements. Plans allowed further expansion on the site at a later date, this occurred in 1998, with the opening of an extension, which doubled the production capacity, allowing for continuous planned growth during the next few years.

As part of the commitment to product quality and innovation, the premises incorporate a modern and fully equipped laboratory, which is utilised for helmet and respiratory product development as well as routine quality assurance testing.

PRODUCT QUALITY

The emphasis on quality and innovation gained formal recognition with the achievement of ISO9002 quality system accreditation through the BSI in 1994 and ISO9001 accreditation in 1996. These accreditation's are and will be maintained and updated as these systems are revised and upgraded.

As detailed below, Centurion also has products accredited with the BSI Kitemark, a further indication of the focus on product quality, which includes random external testing of normal manufactured product.

THE CENTURION TEAM

A high level of technical expertise and support is offered to PPE users, covering both Centurion head protection and Martindale respiratory protection ranges. Quality assured product performance, subject to continual testing and assessment, is further enhanced by added value service from knowledgeable Health & Safety professionals.

Centurion Safety Products is fortunate in having a strong and committed team working on all aspects of development, manufacture, sales and customer service. Their contributions and individual roles are valued and recognised, so that as a team everyone works towards common quality goals and objectives. A corporate culture is encouraged, to build on staff potential, allowing for growth and development within the organisation.

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