About Us

The pioneering FloodSax®, an innovative self-energised flood defence system, are the brainchild of Richard Bailey, Managing Director of Environmental Defence Systems Limited, based in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire.

Richard has over 20 years experience as a manufacturer and supplier of pioneering emergency equipment and has earned a global reputation with the Emergency Services and the MOD.

One of his previous inventions, the inflatable Aireshower Decontamination Unit, now used on the 999 frontline, won the prestigious Queen’s Awards for Enterprise in 2000. HRH The Duke Of Kent personally presented Richard with the award.

Furthermore, EDS Ltd won the National Gold Winner 2007 for Products in the Green Apple Environment Awards. The Green Apple Awards aim to recognise, reward, and promote the best examples of environmental best practice and sustainable development as demonstrated by Local Authorities, Commercial & Industry and Communities – both in the UK and around the world.

EDS Ltd is due to receive the National Green Hero Award in June 2008, a further accolade for their environmental achievements.

More recently, FloodSax® have been officially endorsed by the National Disabled Fire Association (NDFA), the body promoting disability in the Fire & Rescue Services and the wider communities in which they serve.

FloodSax® are also being handed out to households in high-risk areas in the North-East under a pilot scheme being run by the Northumberland Fire Service, the Government’s Environment Agency and residential energy efficiency specialist Eaga plc.

Richard has always kept a clear vision of what his business hopes to achieve. He commented, “We have always been a very forward-thinking company and wanted to give some control back to the people in flood risked areas with FloodSax®. FloodSax® are designed to control flood damage and will buy the time you need to move your loved ones and valuable possessions to safety. If my inventions save just one life then all the effort will have been worth it. If they save more one, then that’s brilliant”.