Our history

Founded in 1964, Varivane is proud to celebrate more than 60 years at the forefront of our industry

Throughout six decades, Varivane has provided support to more than 105 Royal Naval vessels, playing a crucial role in the UK's defence capability as a small to medium-sized enterprise, original equipment manufacturer, and provider of products and services. As we move in to a new era of naval shipbuilding, Varivane is primed and ready to continue our support to the Royal Navy and prime contractors.

Present day

Over the last 40 years we have supported the Royal Navy fleet, for new-build projects, ship support and refurbishment

As a trusted and approved supplier to the UK Ministry of Defence, Babcock and BAE Systems, Varivane is perfectly placed to utilise our unmatched experience and capabilities to satisfy multiple naval ship requirements. As the world moves in to a new global naval shipbuilding era, Varivane is ready.

Continuing to assist the Military of Defence

We continue to hold the enabling contract from the Ministry of Defence for the manufacture and supply of furniture to Royal Navy legacy vessels. We supply directly to the Royal Navy, to all major UK shipbuilders, as well as to the global market.

We are currently assisting the Ministry of Defence in updating its furniture designs, including an equipment upgrade for the existing fleet and the improvement of equipment on new-build vessels.

A new generation of furniture is currently in development, based on the proven technical criteria and ergonomics of NES128, but updated to an improved and more modern aesthetic standard.

We export items throughout the world, and we are proud to celebrate 60 years at the forefront of our industry.

Varivane Industries is a member of the Society of Maritime Industries.

Meet our dedicated team of highly skilled, experienced experts

Our Senior Management Team (SMT) has worked at Varivane for an average of 27 years. We are subject matter experts within the industry and here to assist our customers with design, consultancy and full technical solutions

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