Hughes Safety Showers (originally J D Hughes Fabrications Limited) was founded in July 1950 by John D. Hughes M.B.E. a qualified mechanical engineer and father of the present Managing Director Tony Hughes.

Activities included the fabrication of pipe work and pressure vessels along with the erection of pipelines and structural steelwork for the chemical and petrochemical industries.

Whilst working on various sites where chemicals were being manufactured, the company’s employees became aware of an absence of effective Emergency Shower and Eyebath facilities.

The company began designing and developing a range of Emergency Safety Showers and Eyebaths long before any of the current HSE/COSHH requirements or recommendations.

Hard at work on the Hughes Safety Shower factory floor

With the steady increase in demand for such equipment, J D Hughes Fabrications Limited was incorporated in September 1968 specifically to manufacture Emergency Shower and Eyebath Equipment. The company soon became the market leader and for the past forty years has been the largest specialist manufacturer of this type of equipment throughout Europe.

Since taking control of the company in the late seventies, Tony, also a qualified mechanical engineer, has brought his own personal touch and engineering expertise to the company and its products. Under his direction all products have been the subject of continual design and development from both functional and aesthetic aspects.

“Hughes Safety Showers supply all the major companies requiring Emergency Showers and Eyebaths throughout the U.K. as well as exporting to international clients and distributors in most countries worldwide. The global network of distributors and appointed agents ensures that customers can work locally with people who understand their requirements.”

Tony Hughes, Managing Director

The company celebrated its 40th Anniversary in September 2008 and will continue to strive for excellence within the field of Health & Safety.

Celebrating 40 years of Hughes Safety Showers

You can read more on the history of Hughes Safety Showers here and view photos from the company’s 40th Anniversary celebrations.