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FAQs
Who are RFD Beaufort Limited?
RFD Beaufort 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. It can claim a number of world firsts, including amongst others the first Marine liferaft, the first Marine Evacuation System, the first submarine escape and immersion equipment and the first integrated aircrew equipment assembly. The section on background and history provides further details.
RFD Beaufort has two sales divisions - Defence and Commercial - and operates from two sites in the UK:
Dunmurry Site (formerly RFD Ltd.)
RFD was established in the 1920's and has been a pioneer of inflatable safety and survival equipment in the marine and aerospace industries. The Dunmurry site designs, manufactures and sells commercial and leisure marine products and defence and aerospace products, which are used by many industry leaders, including Boeing, British Airways and P&O.
The 13,000 sq.m. plant is located at Dunmurry, just outside Belfast. Approximately 300 people are employed.
The Commercial Division sales team are based at the Dunmurry site.
Birkenhead site (formerly Beaufort Air Sea Equipment Ltd.)
Beaufort's involvement in the supply of safety and survival equipment to the defence and aerospace industry is legendary. With over 60 years experience, Beaufort created the original 'Mae West', the generic term for lifepreservers still in use today.
The Birkenhead site designs, manufactures and sells defence & aerospace products including submarine escape and immersion equipment, lifepreservers and liferafts. With the acquisition of ML Lifeguard in 2000, it strengthened its position as a world leader in the supply of aircrew equipment (e.g. coveralls, anti-G trousers and flight jackets) and is the lead company in the consortium that supplies this equipment for the Eurofighter aircraft. One of its largest customers is the UK Ministry of Defence. The 6,500 sq.m. plant in Birkenhead (near Liverpool) employs approximately 250 people.
The Defence Division sales team are based at the Birkenhead site.
What is the Survitec Group?
Survitec Group is a world leader in Survival Technologies.
Focused on serving the marine, aerospace and defence markets, the Survitec Group brings together leading companies involved in the design, manufacture, distribution and servicing of safety and survival equipment. Some of its premier brands include Beaufort, DSB, Eurovinil and RFD.
With sales of approx. US$150m, Survitec employs around 1,000 people at its seven manufacturing sites and thirteen service and distribution centres around the world. Its head office is located in Dunmurry, N.Ireland.
The range of products manufactured is extensive. Survitec commands market-leading positions worldwide in marine and aerospace liferafts, marine evacuation systems, latest generation pilot flight equipment, submarine escape equipment and inflatable buildings.
See www.survitecgroup.com for more information.
Where should I have my Beaufort or RFD liferaft serviced?
At an approved Beaufort or RFD service station. You can find the most convenient service station for your vessel using our Service Station Search facility.
Can I attend a training course?
Only personnel employed by an approved service station may attend a training course.
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