Proven life saving devices.

Australia's leading supplier of recreational distress signals.

Aurora’s history dates to the late 1800’s when operating as Phoenix Fireworks Company, specialising in the manufacture of fireworks and marine pyrotechnics.

There was a long-standing history with James Pain and Sons, which lead to a joint venture between the two starting in 1970 under the name Pains Wessex (Australia) Pty Ltd.

In the early 2000’s the name Aurora was born when Aurora MK1 Handflare replaced the Pains Wessex Mk3 Red Handflare in the Australian market. Now, Aurora’s range of distress signals are almost exclusively the brand of choice in the Australian recreational market.

Trusted for their quality and reliability, Aurora flares are proven life saving devices.