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Our experienced and qualified Studio Services department are experts in media development and graphic design, with adept skills in multiple programmes and a varied portfolio of high-quality print and digital artwork, created with innovation, precision, and detail. From extensive reports and brochures to product logos, promotional event material, illustration, GUI design, and the full progression and finalising of design concepts, our team work hard to complete all tasks to the highest standard. Our in-house artists have worked on numerous projects for many reputable companies, such as...

Pennant has been at the forefront of distributed learning in the form of web and server-based e-learning, with Computer Based Training (CBT) and Computer Aided Instruction (CAI) applications, delivering consistently high-quality learning across an entire enterprise, in an efficient, clean, contemporary, and cost-effective way. Our highly skilled employees can create top quality training modules and assessment applications, with anytime, anywhere access, allowing a one-stop source of training, for both instructor-led training and as a self-paced element. Pennant have the skills to...

Pennant Studio Services is just one of many departments belonging to the Pennant Group, and is a collective of highly skilled artists, developers, technical authors, translators, and varied industry experts. The team’s skills cover 2D & 3D Design, VR Media Development, Film and Media Production, E-Learning and CBT, Illustration, Authoring, Copywriting and Translation. These capabilities are on display in the numerous Pennant products, as well as an impressive list of external businesses and customers from many sectors, with our varied skills enabling us to work competitively, with...

Pennant is pleased to announce that it has been awarded two new contracts: training aids & associated services for aviation technician training for the Australian Defence Force at a new training facility in Nowra, Australia, and an order valued at circa £1.5 million for the provision of additional training aids to the Middle East. Read the full announcement here. 

Pennant International Group plc announces the following trading update in respect of its financial year ending 31 December 2019 (“FY2019”). Click here to read the Trading Update. The Group's audited results for FY2019 are scheduled to be released on 23 March 2020.

Pennant have been announced as winners for the ‘Technical Training Solution of the Year’ Category as part of the ‘Corporate Live Wire Innovation and Excellence Awards 2021’. Corporate Live Wire invited over 90,000 businesses and corporate experts, magazine contributors, their subscribers and own research team to nominate both businesses and individuals for the ‘Innovation and Excellence Awards 2021’. These nominations considered areas such as experience, service, innovation, sustainability and much more. Our Operations Director, Merv Skates said "We at Pennant are delighted to have...

Pennant has seen the return of the Chairman's Awards for the third year and our five categories: Innovation, Performance, Quality, Respect and Teamwork, celebrating the core values of the company. Nominations were made by employees, with detailed reasons given for each vote. These nominations were discussed by a four-person panel, who went on to determine the final short list and ultimately, the well-deserving winners. It was a tough choice between all those shortlisted with lots of deliberation as to who would take the top spot. Pennant's Chairman, Simon Moore said "Judging the...

We are delighted to announce we have just published Pennant's latest product video: The Crew Escape and Safety Trainer (CESST).  https://www.youtube.com/embed/ese3lzlmPAI This trainer is a standalone training system enabling an instructor to demonstrate basic practical removal and fitment of an ejection seat and related Aircraft Assisted Escape System (AAES) components to and from an aircraft cockpit. Head to the product page on the website here or get in touch with our sales team for more information: [email protected] Stay up to date on Pennant’s latest news on our social...

Pennant have been a proud member of JOSCAR since 2015 and we are delighted to announce we have retained our supplier accreditation registration and received our latest certificate. The team regularly monitor Pennant's information on the portal and update as necessary to ensure the platform contains the latest information needed, to demonstrate our commitment and credentials to the industry. This registration recognises Pennant as a wholly compliant supplier to prime contractors and key defence...

Pennant International Group plc are pleased to provide the Trading Update for the year ending 31 December 2018. This document indicates that Pennant is ‘on track’ to deliver in line with market expectations, and anticipates that it will report: • Revenues of circa £21 million; • Earnings before interest, taxation and amortisation of approximately £3.3 million; • Cash at year-end of circa £2 million; • Three-year order book at year-end of over £37 million. To see the full document click...

Pennant International Group plc is pleased to announce that it has exchanged contracts to acquire the entire issued share capital of Absolute Data Group Pty Ltd (“ADG”). To read the full document click...

Pennant’s new exhibition stand has arrived at the Cheltenham HQ, ready to make an appearance in our demo suite and be shipped to shows. Having originally started working on designs back in 2019 and finally ordered the exhibition stand back in 2020, just before the COVID pandemic hit, it’s a delight to see the stand finally at Pennant and is a step in the right direction of things slowly returning to normal, with several physical shows planned for later on in the year. If you would like to discuss a visit or to arrange a meeting at an exhibition, please contact [email protected] and the...

 The Pennant Group have decided that in 2021 we will be raising funds for three charities, across three of our main office locations. Our colleagues have been voting for their chosen charities over the last few months, and we are delighted to announce the results:  The UK charity selected for 2021 is Mind.  Pennant Canada will be supporting the Ottawa Snowsuit Fund.  The selected Australasia charity is Black Dog. We look forward to seeing the creative ways we can raise money for these incredible charities throughout the year. Phil Walker, CEO said: “In the current climate supporting...

Season's Greetings from everyone at Pennant. Our offices will be closed from Monday 21st December and will re-open on Monday 4th January. We look forward to working with you in...

Pennant is delighted to have just launched the new Generic Stores Loading Trainer / Weapons Loading Trainer (GSLT / WLT) product video. https://www.youtube.com/embed/BZvSJybGAvE Our GSLT / WLT product video showcases a generic part task trainer, which has been designed to train students in carrying out procedures for loading and unloading weapons in a safe environment. This impressive trainer comprises a fixed wing installation on one side and a rotary wing installation on the other. You can view our product page here or get in touch with our sales team for more information:...

The Pennant and Track Access Rail experts have been following the rail industry trends and predications closely and have summarised them here for you: International Rail Travel in demand In the wake of the pandemic, the global environmental impact become one of the headlines, as waters in Venice become clearer, the Himalayas could be seen for the first time and animals ventured into towns and villages. This greater awareness level, as well as the growing political support for rail infrastructure across Europe has resulted in predictions suggesting that we will move away from air travel...

Pennant’s Business Development Executive Stuart Hooker, joined Capewell Aerial Systems Director of Operations Jared Burns, last week to discuss all on the Virtual Loadmaster Training System (VLTS) in their interactive session. The session catered for two time zones, resulting in the webinar drawing interest from across the globe. The Virtual Loadmaster Training System (VLTS), an immersive training aid, provides a real-time experience in an advanced 3D virtual world and simulates a variety of different aerial delivery scenarios in a safe – and highly realistic - training environment. This...

News reports, statistics and the reduction in commuter traffic on the roads all support the theory that working from home and learning remotely is here to stay. Pennant’s ability to provide digital on-line solutions, especially for the Rail Industry is catering for the wider adoption of the working from home culture. Driver training and route learning via the Track Access Portal is filling the demand for the traditional training methods of route learning and familiarisation. Overcoming social distancing measures, avoidance of overcrowded cabs, the video and virtual solutions are the best...

In a time that is providing disruptive and challenging training, digital learning can deliver students and teachers a solution to ensure seamless continuity in what has now become a new way of life. Pennant’s proven training expertise supported by a specialist media services team can convert legacy training materials into a modern and dynamic solution, enabling a quick and effective distant/virtual learning approach. Pennant supports distance e-learning, providing cloud-based learning management to deliver, track and test the learners progress through to completion. We can assist you in...

Pennant are pleased to have had two new apprentices join the team in Cheltenham over the last few months. Callum Mahon is our HR Apprentice and Caitlin Helbrow is our Technical Administrator Apprentice. Learn a little more about Caitlin and Callum below. Meet Caitlin - Technical Administrator Apprentice My name is Caitlin Helbrow and I am a Technical Administrator Apprentice at Pennant. I am completing my Business Administration Apprenticeship through Gloucestershire College. My course involves gaining experience in the workplace whilst doing coursework on the side. So far, I am really...