About Defibstore
The UK's trusted manufacturer of AED cabinets and authorised supplier of defibrillators
Our Mission: Building a Nationwide Network of Public Access Defibrillators
Over 80,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests are recorded in the UK every year. Immediate defibrillation can increase survival rates by up to 70%. Yet too often, life-saving AEDs aren't available, accessible, or properly protected when they're needed most.
For 15 years, Defibstore has specialised in a critical mission: building a nationwide network of public access defibrillators. We do this by engineering weatherproof AED cabinets, supplying all major defibrillator brands, and supporting communities. We serve NHS trusts, ambulance services, Community First Responders, schools, and community organisations who trust us to deliver equipment that performs in life-or-death moments.
Born from Engineering, Built for Life-Saving Reliability
Our story begins somewhere unexpected: at the bottom of the North Sea.
For three decades, our founder, Paul Bennett, engineered protective enclosures for some of the most unforgiving environments on earth, underwater oil rigs, harsh industrial sites, and infrastructure projects where failure simply wasn't an option. When you're designing equipment for the seabed, "good enough" doesn't exist.
Today, every double-skin, clamshell AED cabinet we manufacture at our Derbyshire facilities carries that heritage. Built from riot-shield-grade polycarbonate. Engineered to ISO 9001 and BS EN 60079 standards. Designed to exceed British Healthcare Trades Association requirements.
You'll find them on the summit of Snowdon. In the Italian Alps. Across coastal communities, on the island of Malta, and throughout urban centres across Britain.
Our cabinets don't just meet weather resistance standards. They're built to outlast them.
In 2024, Defibstore joined SafeLife AB Group, the leading global life-saving equipment provider. It's a partnership that expands what we can offer: better pricing, 10 year warranty, a broader product range including AED rental options, and deeper technical resources, while protecting what matters: you still work with the same expert team, the same personal service, the same commitment to getting it right.
Thirty years of engineering heritage. Fifteen years of protecting the equipment that saves lives. And now, the backing to do even more.
Why NHS Trusts, Emergency Services & Communities Choose Defibstore
1. UK Manufacturing & Industry-Leading Stock Availability
From our Derbyshire manufacturing facilities, we maintain high stock levels year-round and dispatch orders placed before 12 pm for next working day delivery across the UK. When you need life-saving equipment, you shouldn't have to wait.
2. Authorised Partners of Every Major AED Brand
As authorised distributors for ZOLL, Stryker, Philips, HeartSine, Primedic (Global Certified Partner), Mediana, Mindray and Defibtech, we provide honest, unbiased advice. We match you with the right AED for your specific environment and budget, not just the product we want to sell. We also offer a full 10 year warranty on most AED devices. This multi-brand expertise makes us trusted advisors, not salespeople.
3. Complete In-House AED Support & Training
Our team includes AED specialists, qualified engineers, and technical support who deliver:
- Rescue-ready checks and compliance audits
- On-site installation and servicing
- Comprehensive CPR and defibrillator training through our certified partners
- Ongoing maintenance and consumables management
From specification to installation to long-term maintenance, we're with you at every step
Brand Ambassadors Who Inspire Us: Chris Solomons & Ellie Horrocks
We're proud to have Chris Solomons on our team. A cardiac arrest survivor whose dramatic rescue featured on BBC's Helicopter Heroes, Chris has worked with us since 2022, a daily reminder of why accessible defibrillators and rapid response save lives.
We also partner with Ellie Horrocks, whose Project202020 campaign saw her take on the challenge of running the entire length of the UK, installing defibrillators in grassroots gyms along the way. Her mission mirrors our own: making life-saving equipment accessible to everyone, everywhere.
Join Us in Making Public Access Defibrillators the Norm
We can't increase survival rates alone. Every defibrillator you install, every community you equip, every person you train, you're part of the solution. Whether you're responsible for safety in an NHS trust, school, workplace, or community space, we're here to provide expert guidance and life-saving equipment you can rely on.
Let's work together to ensure a defibrillator is there when someone's life depends on it.