About Ex-tech Signalling
Ex-tech Signalling manufactures ATEX/IECEx compliant signalling products in a specialist facility near Plymouth, UK to exact build quality and standards.
We don’t resell – we Manufacture in the UK.
Serving global markets, we are in control of the entire design process, material selection, assembly, testing and certification of every product.
And as part of the Pioneer Safety Group, our customers can rest assured our high performance products are built to last and are fit for purpose in any hazardous area location or other industrial or marine application.
Meet the Team
Stephen Burns
Managing Director
Paul Maddern
Sales & Product Manager
Jo Rogers
Sales Engineer
Hardy Hopkinson
Business Development Engineer
Carol Ruttledge
Accounts Manager
Matt Conlon
Operations Manager
Meet the team in Plymouth, UK
The design and manufacturing of Ex-tech Signalling products is fully integrated into the Pyropress facility in Plymouth, UK, alongside their instrumentation design and production lines.
This helps strengthen the support and market presence of the Ex-tech Signalling product range by wrapping a strong and experienced multi-disciplinary team around it, with expertise in manufacturing, certification and marketing of explosive atmosphere and harsh environment products.
Our Product Range
Our product range features flameproof and explosion proof (and weatherproof) beacons, status lights, sounders, horns, manual call points and more, which are distributed through resellers across the world who provide local sales and technical support.
Made in the UK, owned by Pyropress since 2023
Founded in 2012 in the Charente region of France, Ex-tech Signalling began the next phase of its exciting story in May 2023, with acquisition by Pioneer Safety Group, part of the London headquartered Longacre Group.
Ex-tech Signalling was acquired along with Ex-tech Solution, joining the established brands and companies of Pyropress, Pyroban and now Petrel.
Global Coverage & Accreditations
Latest News & Articles
Ex Signalling Beacons: A Guide to Explosion Proof Devices
Businesses operating with potentially explosive atmospheres need lighting beacons to quickly communicate and draw attention to specific areas, hazards, or activities in a process or plant. However, a cheap standard device or fake “Ex” beacon from an online retailer for example could potentially cause an explosion. Here’s why and what hazardous area operations should look […]
Pioneer Safety Group, the explosion protection hub at ADIPEC
The Pioneer Safety Group returns to ADIPEC in Hall 8 with an even larger portfolio of explosion protection products, solutions and hazardous area services that help protect people, their investment and our environment. “For ADIPEC visitors looking for explosion proof products and hazardous area support, the Pioneer Safety Group® stand will be the hub of […]
Explosion proof manual call points vs standard MCPs
Standard manual call points should not be used in potentially explosive atmospheres. Why? Simply because they could cause an explosion and fire, which is exactly what they are there to warn people of in the first place. We explain what operators and installers should be looking for when selecting manual call points for hazardous areas. […]
Blooming together: Cultivating fun with the Ex-Tech Signalling and Pyropress Sunflower Challenge.
At Ex-Tech Signalling, we nurture creativity, camaraderie, and a sense of community among our staff. Over the past few weeks, this commitment to teamwork took on a unique and lighthearted twist through our Sunflower Challenge. The goal? Grow the tallest, biggest, or most beautiful sunflower. It was a simple challenge, but it became something much […]
Pioneer Safety Group expands its ex offering with the acquisition of a UK based Ex lighting solution provider
The Pioneer Safety Group which is a worldwide leader for explosion protection solutions, Ex products and industrial safety solutions and part of the Longacre Group has acquired Petrel Limited, a UK based manufacturer of explosion proof lighting solutions.
New explosion protection technologies at ADIPEC in Abu Dhabi, UAE
New explosion protection technologies at ADIPEC in Abu Dhabi, UAE
Ex-tech Signalling bought by Pioneer Safety Group
Pioneer Safety Group (PSG) have acquired 100% of Ex-tech Signalling.
Part of the Pioneer Safety Group
A wide range of specialist safety services and products are delivered through six core brands. Well established and growing, the brands serve similar sectors to each other, often collaborating on projects to solve customers’ safety challenges. Learn more on the Pioneer Safety Group website.
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