History

We’ve been the UK’s leading expert in head protection for over 140 years! So much has changed in the past century-and-a-half, and Centurion Safety has been evolving every step of the way. Starting from our humble beginnings in 1879, follow our journey from the coal mine to the skyscraper!

1900

Miner's Helmet

Our first mass-produced helmet was used by thousands of miners across the world… including global royalty!

1942

Tank Helmet

The miner’s hat was later adapted for use during the Second World War – either for Allied tank groups, or for “manning” decoy gun emplacements!

1957

Fibreglass Motorcycle Helmet

During the 1950s, we started pushing the boundaries of head protection for motorcyclists by moving from wood pulp helmets to fibreglass production methods.

1980

Motorcycle Helmet

First injection moulded motorcycle helmet launched in 1973, by 1978 the “Sprint” was the biggest selling helmet in the UK.

1990

Spartan

Our iconic “Spartan” helmet quickly became the go-to hard hat of choice for many on-site industrial workforces across the nation when it was released in 1990.

2004

Concept Helmet

At the time, our “Concept” helmet was the lightest safety helmet on the market that still conformed to regular safety regulations.

2016

Nexus Helmet

Our “Nexus” helmet uses the latest technology in head protection to deliver a modern, lightweight helmet with incredible industrial versatility!

2023

E: Protect Nexus

Made from a sustainably-sourced polymer containing renewables, the “E:Protect Nexus” helmet represents our latest innovation in the field of environmental sustainability. The world’s most sustainable safety helmet on the market.