Established in 1820, the company offers innovation and tradition.

In 1908, after having pioneered revolutionary pyrotechnics systems and components, Henri Guerard develops maritime signal flares and creates a line-throwing rocket driven by reaction propulsion.
(Maritime Pyrotechnics signals and fireworks are produced at the same time).

En 1928, Emilie Guerard, a French researcher and a passionate inventor, raises an interest in pyrotechnics "The Art of Fire".

In 1945, Robert Guerard, develops distress signals and life saving equipment and gets the products certified. He becomes the firs and only French manufacturer specializing in Pyrotechnic.
That same year, the International Convention for the safety of life at sea specifies the statutory requirements for pyrotechnic signals and makes them compulsory on board ship.
During the following years, the requirement for ships to be equipped with distress signals is extended to fishing vessels and sailing boats.

In 1960, Philippe Guerard develops a new range of high performance pyrotechnic signals using solid propellant (armament) into his rocket propulsion systems. That same year he invents and lunches a durable smoke flare buoy "man overboard" as well as a line-throwing device for life saving applications on ships.
As years go by, "recognized for his innovating mind" Philippe Guerard ultimate goal is to ensure life saving at sea and to maitain product quality.

Proud of its achievements and skills in pyrotechnics, the firm obtains inthe 80's the RAQ2 (SIAR/armament) certifications for its products and quality asurance, and fully complies withe the requirements of Solas regulations.

In 2000, the starts working closely with a certified organisatio to manufacture systems to ISO 9002 standars (International Organization for Sandardization). Each product is regularly tested and assessed for quality control and durability.

In 1990, Pierre-Henri Guerard develops a complete range of "Rescue, Safety and Survival" equipment. This new concept offers, optimum security, quality improvement, cost effect and performance, and is a perfect complement to the pyrotechnic distress signals range.

At the same time important measures have been developed to pick up distress signals, search and rescue (CROSS/ SIAR / SNSM...).
The success of these organizations will depend on the help of those being rescued, to provide the following details :