Survitec

Founded in 1920, Survitec is a defense subsystem manufacturer based in Birkenhead, United Kingdom working in soldier equipment, naval systems, air systems.

Survitec is a survival technology company providing wearable survival equipment, liferafts, marine evacuation systems, lifejackets, fire safety systems, personal protective equipment and aftermarket servicing and training. Its heritage dates to 1920, when Reginald Foster Dagnall founded RFD, the original Survitec company. The group operates through brands including Crewsaver, Elliot, RFD, RFD Toyo, DSB, Yak, Novenco Firefighting, Maritime Protection, Hansen Protection, Eurovinil, Biardo and SurvitecZodiac. Its markets include maritime, energy, aerospace and government and defence, with the group reporting around 2,000 employees, roughly 400 service stations and a presence in 96 countries. Its defence work includes aircrew protection, naval survival products and supply to armed forces-related customers, and it holds AS 9100:2016 accreditation.