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Griffon Hoverwork LtdMerlin Quay, Woolston, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 7GBTel: +44 (0)23 8068 6666Fax: +44 (0)23 8068 6686
Business Overview
In 2008 the Bland Group acquired Hoverwork Ltd, an Isle of Wight based hovercraft manufacturer. At the same time, Griffon Hovercraft Ltd, another manufacturer based in Southampton, was purchased. In March 2009 these companies were merged to create Griffon Hoverwork Ltd, the world’s leading hovercraft producer, this unification brought together almost half a century of hovercraft design, manufacture and operational experience, with craft operating in environments ranging from the jungles of South America to the freezing conditions of the Arctic.
Griffon Hoverwork Ltd (GHL) is at the forefront of hovercraft development and has been involved in the manufacture and operation of hovercraft since they were first conceived, over 50 years ago. Our customers "fly" our hovercraft in all 5 continents and we support over 200 GHL craft in over 40 countries.Hovercraft operate best where it is difficult - if not impossible - for conventional boats to function: over land, sand, mud, rocks, weeds, logs, debris and rapids, and even over sea mines.In the commercial role, our hovercraft are used around the globe for: survey work and civil engineering support logistics and cargo carrying passenger ferries coastal, ice and airport crash rescue mobile medical clinics.Our hovercraft are also in use by those responsible for national security and military operations, missions include:border patrol and surveillance policing and customs duties marine interdiction and infra structure security weapons platforms, troop carriers and logistics vehicles.