Brian Quarendon
Chairman
Pioneer Safety Group
Brian is an engineer by background with a long history in the sector. He started his engineering career with RACAL and then moved on to hold MD positions in BAe, GEC and Marconi where, under his leadership and strategic management, all companies grew substantially and became market leaders.
He then supported the delisting of the Industrial Acoustic Company from the NASDAQ and took on the CEO role growing turnover from $25m to £300m with operations across Australasia, Europe and the USA, before selling the company for its private equity owners.
Brian has also successfully supported the acquisition or sale of companies for both Private Equity and Private Owners as a Chairman or strategic adviser. He has experience in a wide range of sectors including defence, energy, industrial, construction and materials handling.
Charging up a new generation: Interview with Katy Tyrrell, Head of HR
10.24 Katy Tyrrell, Head of HR, talks about culture and creating opportunities for young people at Pioneer Safety Group
Pioneer Safety Group, the explosion protection hub at ADIPEC
09.24 Pioneer Safety Group returns to ADIPEC in Hall 8 with an even larger portfolio of explosion protection products, solutions and hazardous area services
Pioneer Safety Group expands its ex offering with the acquisition of a UK based Ex lighting solution provider
02.24 The Pioneer Safety Group has acquired Petrel Limited, a UK based manufacturer of explosion proof lighting solutions.
New explosion protection technologies at ADIPEC in ABU Dhabi, UAE
09.23 Explosion protection firms Pyroban, Pyropress, Ex-tech Signalling and Ex-tech Solution will exhibit side by side at this year’s ADIPEC in Abu Dhabi, 2 – 5 October on stand 9470. On display will be a range of explosion proof equipment.
Pyroban to provide exclusive support for Flametec customers
09.23 Pyroban Ltd has established exclusive support arrangements for Flametec material handling and O&G products with Mitchell Diesel Limited.
Expanded Pioneer Safety Group Appoints MD
08.23 Steve Noakes has been appointed as Managing Director of Pioneer Safety Group (PSG), a worldwide leader dedicated to industrial safety solutions including explosion protection for hazardous areas.
Pioneer Safety Group acquires Ex signalling and solution companies
05.23 The Pioneer Safety Group has acquired Ex-tech Signalling SAS and Ex-tech Solution SAS, French manufacturers of explosion proof electrical enclosures, control stations, limit switches and audio/visual warning solutions.
Pyroban wins ‘large business of the year’ award
11.22 Pyroban wins ‘large business of the year’ award