The milestone aligns perfectly with Seawork 2026, where the company will host a special anniversary event at Stand D8 to honour five decades of service, innovation partnership, and industry leadership.

Customers, suppliers, and colleagues from across the maritime sector are invited to join the celebration, which will bring together key figures from across the Arbulu Group. Guests will include Iñaki Arbulu, CEO of Grupo Arbulu, Charity & Taylor’s ultimate parent company, along with senior members of the Aage Hempel Group, travelling from Spain to mark the occasion.

In recognition of the company’s Spanish heritage within the Arbulu and Aage Hempel Groups, the celebration will be held in true Spanish style, complete with Rioja wine and traditional tapas.

“For 50 years, Charity & Taylor has built its reputation on technical expertise, dependable service, and strong customer relationships,” Steve Reeve, Managing Director of Aage Hempel Group. “Reaching this anniversary is a testament to the dedication of our people and the trust of our clients. We’re delighted to celebrate this moment with the maritime community at Seawork.”

Founded in 1976, Charity & Taylor has grown from a local service provider into a respected maritime electronics specialist supporting workboats, commercial fleets, government, super yachts and o􀀁shore operators across the UK with and beyond. As part of the Arbulu Group, the company continues to expand its capabilities while maintaining the customer-focused values that have defined it for half a century.