Thales UK pledges support to flood relief efforts

Thales UK today pledged its support to the flood relief efforts that are currently underway in many parts of the country.

We will be calling for volunteers from among our employees …

Victor Chavez, Chief Executive Officer of Thales UK, said “On behalf of Thales, I would like to express our sympathy for the families affected by the flooding.  A number of our sites around the country, while not directly affected by flooding, are in areas which have been seriously impacted.  We will be calling for volunteers from among our employees to work with the local emergency services, government agencies and voluntary groups to help the relief efforts.”

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About Thales and Thales UK
Thales is a global technology leader for the Defence & Security and the Aerospace & Transport markets. In 2012, the company generated revenues of €14.2 billion (equivalent of £11.5 billion) with 67,000 employees in 56 countries. With its 25,000 engineers and researchers, Thales has a unique capability to design, develop and deploy equipment, systems and services that meet the most complex security requirements. Thales has an exceptional international footprint, with operations around the world working with customers and local partners. 

Thales UK employs 7,500 staff based at 35 locations. In 2012 Thales UK's revenues were around £1.3 billion.