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OSL/UML – Marine Safety Innovation

Delivering Reliability in Life-and-Death Situations

Supporting emergency rescue systems through full-service manufacturing since 2012.

Partnership Overview
From Manufacturer to Full-Service Partner

Since 2012, Hi-Technology has supported UML (now part of OSL) in manufacturing life-saving marine rescue products. Following OSL’s acquisition of UML in 2019, our relationship evolved into a full-service production partnership. Today, we play a vital role in ensuring every unit meets the most stringent global safety standards.

About the Client
Who is Ocean Signal?

Ocean Signal (OSL) designs and manufactures cutting-edge satellite and terrestrial emergency beacons. Their advanced technology is used across marine, defence, and commercial sectors, protecting lives worldwide through systems like GNSS,
Iridium, DSC, AIS, and custom battery solutions.

Our Role & Impact
Full-Service Support for Critical Technology
  • Sourcing and managing a robust, fully traceable supply chain
  • Delivering high-precision injection moulding
  • Executing complex multi-stage assembly
  • Ensuring full regulatory compliance and overseeing global logistics

We produce and test every life-critical inflator unit to the highest standards, because
lives depend on it.

Manufacturing for Mission-Critical Products

Precision Moulding & Assembly

We deliver intricate, multi-component moulded parts with absolute precision. Each inflator unit is assembled under strict quality controls to ensure flawless performance in life-or-death situations.

Robust Supply Chain Management

From raw material sourcing to global delivery, we manage every step of the supply chain. Our systems ensure full traceability, compliance, and resilience—vital for mission-critical technologies.

Uncompromising Quality & Testing

Every unit undergoes rigorous inspection and functional testing before it leaves our facility. We meet—and often exceed—international safety and reliability standards, because failure is not an option.

Let’s Protect Lives Together

Partner with us to support global safety and emergency innovation.

Contact Us

Email sales@hitechltd.com
Phone Number: +44 (0) 23 9278 8887