Environmental, Social and Governance
At Ex-Tech Signalling, we prioritise ESG by reducing environmental impact and operational risks, meeting customer expectations, boosting employee engagement, and promoting a diverse, inclusive culture.
Actions and Meaningful Results
Since becoming part of the Pioneer Safety Group, Ex-Tech Signalling took a significant step towards achieving Net Zero by 2050 in 2023. We streamlined processes and relocated some production areas to new facilities.
Our factory in Plymouth, Devon, is just one aspect of our ongoing efforts. We continue to evolve our behaviours and processes to ensure we operate sustainably and responsibly, with a clear focus on keeping people safe.
Energy Reduction
As part of our ESG and ISO 14001 initiatives, we’ve concentrated on reducing our electricity and gas consumption.
To achieve significant results, we installed intelligent lighting systems in our facilities, reduced compressor usage, standardised site working hours, automatically controlled unnecessary AC and heater use, and reduced heat loss in specific areas, among other initiatives.
Net Zero 2050
With a focus on Net Zero 2050, Ex-Tech Signalling has fostered a culture of responsibility within our team. Alongside encouraging behavioural changes in daily duties, we promote cycling to work through a cycle-to-work scheme, walking, and car sharing, among other initiatives.
Additionally, we are committed to reducing our impact on the climate by collaborating with local schemes, getting involved in beach cleans and engage in other environmental projects.
Our Values
Health & Safety Wellbeing
At Ex-Tech Signalling, safety is central to our operations, ensuring a safe and healthy workplace for all employees.
We not only manufacture safety products and train customers in their proper operation and maintenance, but we also ensure that our team builds and supports these products in the safest possible manner.
We strive for continuous improvement in our overall health and safety performance, which is reviewed, updated, and revised annually.
Ethical Culture
We prioritise a positive workplace culture, offering fair and equal opportunities for all employees and supply chain resellers. We also consider the impact of our decisions on local communities, especially around our Plymouth, Devon facility.
We are committed to integrity, honesty, and transparency in all our actions, ensuring fairness and respect.
We are dedicated to quality, complying with all relevant laws, and competing fairly. Ex-Tech Signalling strictly prohibits bribery and adheres to best practices in corporate governance.
Diversity and Equality
At Ex-Tech Signalling, the health and wellbeing of our staff are central to our culture, alongside our commitment to equality through diversity and inclusivity policies.
We ensure that all employees are treated with dignity and respect, offering equal opportunities regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, maternity, marital status, family status, disability, age, or national origin.
Latest News & Articles
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Sounders and beacons for fire and gas systems in Ex zones
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Ex-tech Solution to exhibit at ADIPEC 2025 in UAE
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Hydrogen and synthetic fuel boom signals need for explosion protection
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Ex-tech Signalling at Resource & Waste Management (RWM) Expo 2025
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Meet Katherine Healey, mechanical engineer at Ex-tech Signalling
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Enhancing Airport Safety: Replacing Over 250 ATEX Manual Call Points at European refuelling operation
A flight refuelling company at a major European airport recently contacted Ex-tech Signalling to discuss replacing over 250 explosion proof Manual Call Points (MCPs) that had been in service for over 10 years. These call points which were originally manufactured by Ex-tech Signalling, had been supplied over many years by various companies and contractors.
SIL2 status achieved for Ex-tech Signalling’s ATEX and IECEx products
SIL2 status achieved for Ex-tech Signalling’s ATEX and IECEx products
Explosion proof sounders for FPSO safety
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ATEX beacons and sounders for hazardous area safety systems
In hazardous areas, explosion proof safety systems use ATEX / IECEx sounders and beacons to alert in emergency situations.
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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