--- title: "Who we are | uvex safety group | uvex safety" url: "https://www.uvex-safety.co.uk/en/about-uvex/who-we-are/" description: The uvex group’s mandate is embodied by the protecting people philosophy, which at the same time unites the two brand divisions of sports and safety. date: 2018-04-11 modified: 2024-05-01 locale: en_GB --- # Who we are | uvex safety group | uvex safety Who we are ============ Find out more about the brand uvex; including our philosophy, quality standards and manufacturing processes. [ ![The brand uvex](https://d3rbxgeqn1ye9j.cloudfront.net/images/pIaIiOdRhLn4rDG067YloZgqY3VO5ZkGGOy3AHMyRgk/w:350/h:350/fn:Y3NtX2JyYW5kLXV2ZXhfZTgwZGY1Y2FkNA:t/cb:523d635239c93f3de3e30ae67ea6c3035dd5ac80/el:1/fq:jpeg:85:avif:70:webp:80/aHR0cHM6Ly9kM3JieGdlcW4xeWU5ai5jbG91ZGZyb250Lm5ldC9maWxlYWRtaW4vd3d3LnV2ZXgtc2FmZXR5LmNvLnVrL01lZGlhL3V2ZXgtZ3JvdXAvYnJhbmQtdXZleC5qcGc_MTUyMzQ1NjMxNQ "uvex one brand – one mission") ](https://www.uvex-safety.co.uk/en/about-uvex/who-we-are/the-brand-uvex/) The brand uvex ---------------- We protect people, at work and at play, on the production line and on the ski slope. uvex is one brand with one mission: protecting people. [Learn more about the brand uvex](https://www.uvex-safety.co.uk/en/about-uvex/who-we-are/the-brand-uvex/) [ ![Our philosophy](https://d3rbxgeqn1ye9j.cloudfront.net/images/1Vo0wK0mHahUok2LxRZX053-uTMLDnaECFIUlOwGJbs/w:350/h:350/fn:Y3NtX2JyYW5kLXBoaWxvc29waHlfMWU4MWYxN2RmNA:t/cb:154622f7822872f4d60cc7a7d93869d00ac70eed/el:1/fq:jpeg:85:avif:70:webp:80/aHR0cHM6Ly9kM3JieGdlcW4xeWU5ai5jbG91ZGZyb250Lm5ldC9maWxlYWRtaW4vd3d3LnV2ZXgtc2FmZXR5LmNvLnVrL01lZGlhL3V2ZXgtZ3JvdXAvYnJhbmQtcGhpbG9zb3BoeS5qcGc_MTUyMzQ1NjMxNQ "Our philosophy") ](https://www.uvex-safety.co.uk/en/about-uvex/who-we-are/philosophy/) Our philosophy ---------------- uvex is a medium-sized enterprise with a long tradition, with values that are firmly established in the company culture and with loyal staff. [Learn more about our philosophy](https://www.uvex-safety.co.uk/en/about-uvex/who-we-are/philosophy/) [ ![Facts and figures](https://d3rbxgeqn1ye9j.cloudfront.net/images/MnT9ZqkpiXHIYkavOvmTmahdWG4Cwo6w7jNmCRzl3GU/w:350/h:350/fn:Y3NtX2JyYW5kLWZhY3RzXzQyYmRkNzM2NzM:t/cb:e8a99dbcd17a7390b43cb41288444731187af278/el:1/fq:jpeg:85:avif:70:webp:80/aHR0cHM6Ly9kM3JieGdlcW4xeWU5ai5jbG91ZGZyb250Lm5ldC9maWxlYWRtaW4vd3d3LnV2ZXgtc2FmZXR5LmNvLnVrL01lZGlhL3V2ZXgtZ3JvdXAvYnJhbmQtZmFjdHMuanBnPzE1MjM0NTYzMTY "Facts and figures") ](https://www.uvex-safety.co.uk/en/about-uvex/who-we-are/facts-and-figures/) Facts and figures ------------------- Even though people come first and foremost, we sometimes have to let the figures speak for themselves. [Learn more about uvex facts and figures ](https://www.uvex-safety.co.uk/en/about-uvex/who-we-are/facts-and-figures/) [ ![Manufacturing expertise](https://d3rbxgeqn1ye9j.cloudfront.net/images/SlujGuaa-EmHdxozTFSjSOGrbElIbGV21Btn8ovyLo8/w:350/h:350/fn:Y3NtX2JyYW5kLW1hbnVmYWN0dXJpbmdfYWJjZTNiOGY2Nw:t/cb:af445a02660252f6c3bb38fc008988fbbb1ab692/el:1/fq:jpeg:85:avif:70:webp:80/aHR0cHM6Ly9kM3JieGdlcW4xeWU5ai5jbG91ZGZyb250Lm5ldC9maWxlYWRtaW4vd3d3LnV2ZXgtc2FmZXR5LmNvLnVrL01lZGlhL3V2ZXgtZ3JvdXAvYnJhbmQtbWFudWZhY3R1cmluZy5qcGc_MTUyMzQ1NjY2NQ "Manufacturing expertise") ](https://www.uvex-safety.co.uk/en/about-uvex/who-we-are/manufacturing-competence/) Manufacturing expertise ------------------------- We offer personal protective equipment from head to toe, with manufacturing expertise in all areas. [Learn more about our manufacturing expertise ](https://www.uvex-safety.co.uk/en/about-uvex/who-we-are/manufacturing-competence/) [ ![Quality made in uvex](https://d3rbxgeqn1ye9j.cloudfront.net/images/9-Jty_hRalalcrfLShjF1_zkLWlziIF5drIo7DBqaPM/w:350/h:350/fn:Y3NtX2JyYW5kLXF1YWxpdHlfYWM0NTQ1Njg5NA:t/cb:ca03f5d7c5ba72c4df9f80f027f8a5b8b89fc36b/el:1/fq:jpeg:85:avif:70:webp:80/aHR0cHM6Ly9kM3JieGdlcW4xeWU5ai5jbG91ZGZyb250Lm5ldC9maWxlYWRtaW4vd3d3LnV2ZXgtc2FmZXR5LmNvLnVrL01lZGlhL3V2ZXgtZ3JvdXAvYnJhbmQtcXVhbGl0eS5qcGc_MTUyMzQ1NjMxNQ "Quality made in uvex") ](https://www.uvex-safety.co.uk/en/about-uvex/who-we-are/quality-made-in-uvex/) Quality made in uvex ---------------------- "Made in uvex" is a quality seal – and our promise to customers, employees and the environment. [Learn more about our quality standards](https://www.uvex-safety.co.uk/en/about-uvex/who-we-are/quality-made-in-uvex/) [ ![Our locations](https://d3rbxgeqn1ye9j.cloudfront.net/images/RTeJiV0o18d6pW1QxaYmM5TmFW78-yEiFXj8rwk4Cnc/w:350/h:350/fn:Y3NtX2JyYW5kLWxvY2F0aW9uc182MmY4ZTk1YmVk:t/cb:288cff484a687818798c1b24c1d5402fefc52933/el:1/fq:jpeg:85:avif:70:webp:80/aHR0cHM6Ly9kM3JieGdlcW4xeWU5ai5jbG91ZGZyb250Lm5ldC9maWxlYWRtaW4vd3d3LnV2ZXgtc2FmZXR5LmNvLnVrL01lZGlhL3V2ZXgtZ3JvdXAvYnJhbmQtbG9jYXRpb25zLmpwZz8xNTIzNDU2MzE1 "Our locations") ](https://www.uvex-safety.co.uk/en/about-uvex/who-we-are/locations/) Our locations --------------- We have a total of 47 production sites and sales locations in 22 countries. [Learn more about our locations](https://www.uvex-safety.co.uk/en/about-uvex/who-we-are/locations/) [ ![Our social responsibility](https://d3rbxgeqn1ye9j.cloudfront.net/images/1okmhhtH4HNmD3CUiefh7-Yyf2yBXRrGqHhB1Keoj0w/w:350/h:350/fn:Y3NtX2JyYW5kLXNvY2lhbF9lNDQ1MWM3OWEz:t/cb:0deb7b8198232f465e6b8ff6976a7037b9233688/el:1/fq:jpeg:85:avif:70:webp:80/aHR0cHM6Ly9kM3JieGdlcW4xeWU5ai5jbG91ZGZyb250Lm5ldC9maWxlYWRtaW4vd3d3LnV2ZXgtc2FmZXR5LmNvLnVrL01lZGlhL3V2ZXgtZ3JvdXAvYnJhbmQtc29jaWFsLmpwZz8xNTIzNTI1NDEy "Our social responsibility") ](https://www.uvex-safety.co.uk/en/sustainability/social-responsibility/) Our social responsibility --------------------------- It is our corporate policy that uvex works only with companies that respect basic human rights and the freedom of their employees to carry out their work. [Learn more about our social responsibility](https://www.uvex-safety.co.uk/en/sustainability/social-responsibility/) [ ![Working sustainably](https://d3rbxgeqn1ye9j.cloudfront.net/images/lyVgwWg7_4SA3p_-toO9tt0wgE4Tx5pEhQziv6izenA/w:350/h:350/fn:Y3NtX2JyYW5kLXN1c3RhaW5hYmx5Xzk0M2MwMGQ1OWM:t/cb:c308efa34243458f8af16a1b03a9406fabbf921e/el:1/fq:jpeg:85:avif:70:webp:80/aHR0cHM6Ly9kM3JieGdlcW4xeWU5ai5jbG91ZGZyb250Lm5ldC9maWxlYWRtaW4vd3d3LnV2ZXgtc2FmZXR5LmNvLnVrL01lZGlhL3V2ZXgtZ3JvdXAvYnJhbmQtc3VzdGFpbmFibHkuanBnPzE1MjM1MjU0MTI "Working sustainably") ](https://www.uvex-safety.co.uk/en/sustainability-at-uvex/) Sustainability ---------------- Embodied by the mission “protecting people” as is the company’s responsibility to people, society and the environment. [Learn more about how we work sustainably](https://www.uvex-safety.co.uk/en/sustainability-at-uvex/) [ ![BSIF Registered Safety Suppliers](https://d3rbxgeqn1ye9j.cloudfront.net/images/FllUiJBEyYAqfg_gT5t3PCPgzTHZCQkSDnfWRvf5C-8/w:350/h:350/fn:Y3NtXzM1MC1hd2FyZHMtYnNpZl85NmM0NjA2MzYz:t/cb:4b449c10dcf5249837a525b383f5694f6182abab/el:1/fq:jpeg:85:avif:70:webp:80/aHR0cHM6Ly9kM3JieGdlcW4xeWU5ai5jbG91ZGZyb250Lm5ldC9maWxlYWRtaW4vd3d3LnV2ZXgtc2FmZXR5LmNvLnVrL01lZGlhL2F3YXJkcy8zNTAtYXdhcmRzLWJzaWYuanBnPzE2OTQ3Nzg3NDg "BSIF Registered Safety Suppliers") ](https://www.uvex-safety.co.uk/en/product-assistants/bsif-registered-safety-supplier/) BSIF Registered Safety Supplier --------------------------------- As members of the BSIF Registered Safety Supplier Scheme (RSSS) we meet standards, comply with PPE regulations and are CE marked. [Learn more about the RSSS](https://www.uvex-safety.co.uk/en/product-assistants/bsif-registered-safety-supplier/)