RFD Beaufort, part of the Survitec Group of companies, was borne through the merger of RFD Ltd and Beaufort Air Sea Equipment Ltd in April 2003. While RFD Beaufort is a new entity, it has started life with a proud and prestigious history of leadership and innovation in the safety and survival equipment industry. RFD Beaufort operates from two sites in the UK, the Dunmurry site (formerly RFD Ltd.) and the Birkenhead site (formerly Beaufort Air Sea Equipment Ltd).

Company Background

• Founded by Reginald Foster Dagnall in 1920
• RFD has been leader for over 80 years in the field of Marine and Aerospace Safety and Survival Equipment
• The factory, situated in Dunmurry in Northern Ireland, occupies a 14,000 square metres site, employing over 281 people in modern buildings
• One of the world's leading manufacturers of Marine and Aerospace Survival systems
• Reowned tradition for innovative design and engineering skills
• RFD ensures that the higest quality products are available to its customers world wide
• RFD meets the highest design and quaility standards in accordance with ISO 9001 procedures