Survival Gear Wizards Buoyed by Orders

UK-based survival gear specialists, BCB International Ltd, have reported soaring sales of inflatable body armour systems to Navies and Coastguards worldwide.

Inflatable Body Armour Systems

BCB International is a family run company which has evolved from its early days as a cough medicine supplier to British troops fighting in the Crimean War.  Today it is a major exporter of cutting-edge technologies that would not be out of place in a James Bond movie.   Their inflatable body armour system which automatically inflates within seconds of being immersed in water has attracted a high level of interest.

BCB International’s Sales Manager, Ben Simmons, said: “We have seen in recent months a surge in the number of orders for inflatable body armour systems to be worn by navy and coastguard personnel throughout the world, especially in South America.  The system provides a high degree of ballistic protection without impeding the wearer’s comfort and mobility.  The life jacket is located under the body armour which means that it will inflate even when the body armour has been impacted by several rounds.

“Navy and coastguard service personnel are out there protecting our coastal waters, but they also need protecting themselves.  We are extremely proud that many hundreds more of them will be wearing the inflatable body armour system to help them get on with their important work.”