Published on: 14 June 2023
World-leading survival solutions manufacturer Wescom Group has expanded its presence in the maritime market by acquiring leading medical supplies company ANP Pharma.
With its extensive pharmaceutical knowledge and controlled products logistics expertise, UK-based ANP Pharma is a leading supplier of choice for regulated pharmaceuticals in the marine sector.
ANP offers a range of services, including supply of regulated medicines for medical stores, vessel medical supply audits and remote medical support services for a range of marine sectors, including commercial, offshore, leisure craft and cruise ships.
Wescom Group Chief Executive Officer, Ross Wilkinson comments: “I’m delighted to announce that ANP Pharma has joined Wescom Group. ANP’s expertise in sourcing and global distribution of marine pharmaceuticals enhances our current critical survival capabilities and helps our customers overcome challenging regulatory barriers. We are excited to work with the management team in growing the business both organically and geographically.”
ANP’s Chris Curran states: “Thanks to our shared maritime focus and combined distribution knowledge, this is an incredible opportunity to accelerate the company’s growth into new markets.”
ANP Pharma expands Wescom Group’s portfolio and complements its business model of global distribution of highly regulated marine safety equipment to mandated end user markets.
ANP is registered and licensed by the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).
Wescom Group’s move into global marine pharmaceutical distribution follows last year’s purchase of MRT’s distress electronics and is equally complementary to the company’s long-term ambitions.
Background
The Wescom Group reaches an impressive milestone in 2023, celebrating 150 years of expertise in the manufacture and distribution of survival signalling. Having spearheaded the development of pyrotechnic distress signalling across the marine sector with its Pains Wessex and Comet brands, Wescom is globally recognised for supplying the very best in quality, performance, reliability and safety. Wescom Group is the trading name of Wescom Signal and Rescue UK
With detailed marine pharmaceutical knowledge, a global partner network and logistics expertise in transporting controlled products, ANP Pharma Ltd’s extensive experience in marine offshore pharmaceuticals ensures its customers get the most cost-effective medical solutions even in the most remote locations, with the confidence of meeting international statutory requirements and shipping regulations.
For information about Wescom Group, please go to www.wescom-group.com and for ANP Pharma please go to www.ANPpharma.co.uk.
