Draeger Safety UK, part of The Dräger Group, an international leader in the fields of medical and safety technology, has announced its most successful year on record for its UK service division, Dräger Safety Service, with revenue rising by a ‘double digit percentage figure’ in 2025.
The milestone demonstrates sustained momentum for the 137-year-old family-owned business, which employs 597 people in the UK and Ireland, having had a presence in the UK market for over 60 years.
Dräger Safety Services provides comprehensive lifecycle support for safety-critical equipment, including maintenance, testing, calibration, and both preventive and reactive repairs. Its Service offering is delivered through its 100+ strong team of specialist engineers who cover the UK and Ireland.
Matthew Bedford, Managing Director, Draeger Safety UK, said:
“The growth of our service business is a natural evolution for Dräger. Our equipment – several lines of which are manufactured here in the UK – is recognised for its quality and long operational life, so ensuring it is professionally maintained is essential for our customers.
“Given the market conditions, it is more important than ever that we support our customers in maintaining their equipment to the highest standards, ensuring it remains reliable, efficient, and safe. This not only lowers the total cost of ownership but also demonstrates our commitment to environmental responsibility.
“By strengthening our service model, investing in long-term customer partnerships, and expanding our team, we have built a more resilient, scalable, and growth-focused service organisation equipped to meet our customers’ needs now and in the future.”
Bob Larkin, Service & Training Director at Draeger Safety UK, adds: “The growth in our service business reflects Dräger’s ongoing investment in its people, from our skilled engineers to our dedicated customer service teams and contract specialists. We anticipate further growth over the coming years as increasing numbers of customers focus on maintaining their safety equipment to ensure reliability and achieving the best value from their investment.”
Dräger’s portfolio includes gas detection devices, respiratory protection solutions, self-contained breathing apparatus, and drug and alcohol testing equipment.
Alongside its core manufacturing business, Dräger offers a wide range of other related services, including a UK-wide safety equipment rental operation and over 500 safety training courses from its three regional training centres. These courses cover topics ranging from confined space entry to the safe operation of gas detection devices and drug and alcohol testing equipment.
Leah Oldfield, Service Growth Manager, adds: “This is an incredibly proud moment for the entire team. Achieving a 99% renewal rate in 2025 is a powerful endorsement of the value our customers see in our service offering and the trust they continue to place in Dräger.
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