ISP sets sail in the Lake District

MARINE safety products manufacturer International Safety Products has secured a clutch of deals to ensure passenger safety on the Lake District’s pleasure boats.

The Liverpool company is the largest manufacturer of marine inflatable life jackets in the world producing more than 170,000 every year and exporting to numerous countries.

The latest new business win is much closer to home, and will see ISP supplying equipment to boats and ferries operating on Windermere, Ullswater, Coniston and Derwent.

Agreements have been signed with operators including Windermere Lake Cruises, Ullswater ‘Steamers’, Keswick Launch Company and the National Trust (Steam Yacht Gondola).

Sales director Geoff Billington said the success demonstrated the firm’s rising profile in the restricted water ferry market.

“This is a tremendous contract win which was secured against fierce competition. ISP has a strong reputation in the leisure marine, commercial marine, military, offshore and blue light sectors.

“This deal greatly helps to highlight the service we can provide in the restricted water ferry market. We will be supplying specially designed lifejackets which are easy to handle with extended service. It is the largest single deal we have secured in this niche sector.”

He believes the Lake District order will unlock opportunities in Scotland and Ireland.