Griffon Hoverwork to double the size of it’s Apprenticeship Scheme

Griffon Hoverwork, the world leader in the design, manufacture and operation of hovercraft, is to become one of the largest employers of young apprentices in Southampton.   Due to the expansion of the world hovercraft market, the company has a strong order book and needs to develop specialist talent in a number of key areas. 

Apprenticeships are being developed and offered for a variety of skills read more

Four diplomats visit South Coast

Griffon Hoverwork welcomed ambassadors from across the world this week during UK Trade & Investment's (UKTI) Export Week. The high profile delegation from Atlanta (USA), Malaysia, Pakistan and Trinidad & Tobago, visited for the first time on Friday 17 May, to learn more about the firm's success and what can be done to increase trade between South East firms and these countries.Read More.

Griffon Hoverwork win a Queen's Award for Enterprise

On 21 April 2013 Griffon Hoverwork were named as winners of a Queen's Award for Enterprise - the UK's highest accolade for business success.

We received our award for International Trade, this was in recognition of improved year on year overseas earnings through improved export sales; consisting of identifying and successfully winning new contracts in a variety of markets; having a positive impact on society by offering employment in a range of skill bases and participating in college apprenticeships and university placements. Read More

The High Commissioner of India visits Griffon Hoverwork

On 2^nd and 3 April 2013 Griffon Hoverwork were delighted and honoured to welcome His Excellency Dr Jaimini Bhagwati, the High Commissioner of India, for a tour of the site and a sea demonstration upon the Indian Coast Guard's Craft. Read More

Griffon Hoverwork accompanies the British Prime Minister to India

David Cameron's trip to India, described as the 'biggest ever UK trade delegation by a British Prime Minister", aimed to strengthen business relationships between the UK and India. With Europe still facing repercussions of its sovereign debt crisis, the United Kingdom is looking to make more inroads into the Indian Market than ever. On 18^th February 2013 David Cameron arrived in India with over 100 delegates, including four ministers and nine parliamentarians. Read More

The Griffon Hoverwork team will be exhibiting at DSEi this year.

The Griffon Hoverwork Team will be exhibiting at DSEi 2013 from 10th-13th September at EXCEL London, at stand number S6-399. DSEI is the key event for the defence and security community and provides a unique platform to view the latest equipment and systems from the world's defence and security industry. Read More

Peruvian Navy celebrate new fleet of five 2000TDs

The Peruvian Navy are to receive the final two craft to their new fleet of 2000TD. The first craft, dedicated to training was received in August 2012. Griffon Hoverwork won a contract to supply the Peruvian Navy with five Griffon 2000TD hovercraft to be deployed in the Northern Amazonian rivers, in the enforcement role along the Peruvian border. The Peruvian Navy has operated two Griffon 2000 series hovercraft since 2009. The 2000TD model is the most popular craft in the Griffon Hoverwork range, offering a payload of up to 2000kg or 18 troops. Read More

2000TD Quebec Ferry in operation

A Griffon 2000TD craft was received in Quebec by the Canadian Provincial Government, in September 2012.

The Canadian Provincial Government of Québec's maritime transport organisation, Société des Traversiers du Québec (STQ) awarded Griffon Hoverwork a contract to supply one Griffon 2000TD passenger hovercraft Read More

Griffon Hoverwork joined the UK Pavilion at LAAD

The Griffon Hoverwork team exhibited at LAAD in Rio, Brazil from the 9th - 12th April 2013. Griffon Hoverwork were part of the UK Pavilion at LAAD.

The Defence and Security International Exhibition is a biennial event which attracts Brazilian and international companies.Read More