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21 Aug 25. Wescom Defence, a trusted provider of pyrotechnics, energetics and proven products and systems to global defence forces, has unveiled a new capability model delivering integrated, mission-ready solutions across international markets. BCB International has now been integrated into Wescom’s operations, becoming a capability-aligned provider of soldier survivability and sustainment solutions under the Wescom brand. This strengthens Wescom’s presence and enhances its ability to deliver its mission critical products and associated infrastructure on a much bigger scale.
“This is a pivotal evolution for BCB International, from a respected supplier to a true capability-aligned partner supporting operational readiness and long-term sustainment,” said David Griffiths, VP Defence Sales. “It reflects our commitment to delivering scalable solutions shaped around optimising war fighter effectiveness and mission success, and not just products.”
The BCB portfolio is now structured around four core capability pillars, forming the foundation of Wescom’s survivability and sustainability enablers:
- Prime Contracting Support – Renowned merchant suppliers of critical items consumed in Defence
- Operational Infrastructure Solutions
- Soldier survivability & Sustainability
- Multispectral Camouflage (ATMIS)
The integration links BCB’s Cardiff facility with a wider support network, enabling scalable production, reliable and faster delivery on a global basis. Our proven methodology embraces innovation, supports joint development together with our supply chain partners to deliver integrated and optimised systems. Our agile, flexible procurement and logistics expertise being totally aligned with emerging defence requirements. BCB’s capabilities complement and expand Wescom Group’s legacy medical offering. Together with ANP Pharma, the group supplies critical field medical components, trauma kits and IFAKs (Individual First Aid Kits) and proprietary dressings. BCB is constantly working to modernise military medical response via innovation. These form part of a broader survivability solution tailored to modern armed forces. This collaboration provides rapid and reliable deployment under combat conditions, whenever and wherever needed. BCB also continues to support legacy markets, including marine and defence survival kits and humanitarian kit outs. Operating in over 50 countries, BCB benefits from Wescom’s investment in R&D, compliance and manufacturing. This reinforces Wescom’s commitment to reliable survivability solutions across land, sea and air domains. By combining BCB’s innovation with Wescom’s expertise in pyrotechnics, CWA and explosive detection, the group is positioned to support major defence programmes with complete mission-focused solutions.
Wescom’s capability model will be showcased at DSEI 2025 on Stand N5-150.
This milestone supports Wescom Defence’s vision to become a multi-domain partner of choice, delivering scalable, integrated capability solutions to meet operational demands of NATO and partner forces worldwide.
About Wescom Defence
Wescom Defence, part of Wescom Group, is a leading global supplier of pyrotechnics and Class 1.1-1.4 energetics. With over 100 years of expertise, we provide innovative, reliable military pyrotechnics and chemical detection systems, serving defence industries worldwide. Operating from the UK, Germany, Australia and Spain, we support armed forces worldwide through long-term partnerships and delivering high-quality solutions trusted for decades.
26 Aug 25. Kessler & Co Acquires Timoney Dynamic Solutions: Enhanced Capability and Value Creation for Protected Vehicle Suspension Systems. Kessler & Co, a manufacturer of driveline components and systems for heavy-duty vehicles, has acquired Irish suspension specialist Timoney Dynamic Solutions Ltd. The combination of two long-standing industry experts strengthens the offering of both companies – particularly for customers in the off-highway and defence sectors.
Timoney contributes extensive vehicle system knowledge and decades of experience in vehicle dynamics, independent suspension design, and modular mobility platforms. Kessler complements these strengths with a lean, flexible manufacturing operation featuring high in-house value creation across five production facilities, delivering precision and World-renowned quality.
For new and existing customers, the partnership means:
- Complete Driveline solutions from a single source – from engineering vehicle dynamics to reliable, quality, and volume driveline supply.
- Optimised system integration for maximum mobility and operational reliability.
- Expanded innovation capabilities for future technologies, including electrification.
- Confidence in a reliable European supply coupled with an enhanced product portfolio.
Timoney will continue to operate as an independent subsidiary within the Kessler Group. Existing contracts, products, and services will remain in place – now significantly enhanced by Kessler’s manufacturing capacities, validation capabilities and technological resources. Customers will benefit from field proven solutions with the added advantages of delivery capability, renowned Kessler quality, and system integration.
About Kessler & Co
Kessler & Co has been a family-owned manufacturer of driveline components and control software for heavy-duty mobile vehicles for over 75 years. Typical applications include construction and material-handling machines, mobile cranes, underground mining vehicles, and protected vehicles.
About Timoney Dynamic Solutions
Timoney is an Irish specialist in suspension engineering and mobility solutions. The company has been providing design, simulation, validation, and prototyping of suspension systems for defence and selected civil applications for over 50 years.
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SPX CommTech, part of SPX Technologies Inc, innovates specialised technologies within the Radio Frequency (RF) spectrum to ensure a smarter, more secure future for all. Formed by TCI and ECS, SPX CommTech’s Battlespace portfolio enables defence and security teams to detect, defeat and exploit RF signals to enhance communications intelligence (COMINT) and counter unmanned aerial systems (Counter-UAS). Additionally, its Tactical Data Link portfolio allows intelligence gathering agencies, special forces, emergency response, and security teams to securely and reliably transfer video and data between enabled-aircraft and ground teams over long distances for airborne Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (ISR).
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