The PPE sector (manufacturing and distribution) saw a busy year for deals in 2021, in a particular context that sparked both enthusiasm and caution.... Deals continued throughout the year:
- DELTA PLUS acquired ABSOLU, a manufacturer specializing in fall protection and collective protection, in January 2021;
MSA acquired BRISTOL UNIFORMS, an English group specializing in the manufacture of protective clothing for emergency situations, notably firefighter apparel, in January 2021; - LEONARDO (formerly FINMECCANICA) acquired DPI Srl, an Italian manufacturer of respiratory protection, in February 2021;
- COVERGUARD (French safety designer) acquired SAFETY INXS, a Chinese glove manufacturer, in February 2021;
KEE SAFETY, an English manufacturer of fall protection and collective protection, was sold to its management team in April 2021; - SURVITEC (an English group specializing in PPE for critical situations) acquired HANSEN PROTECTION, a Norwegian manufacturer of protective clothing, in May 2021;
- GRAND COMPTOIR (parent company of the hardware distributor LEGALLAIS) acquired PROTECTHOMS and DIMAS, PPE distributors, in June and November 2021 respectively;
- BUNZL acquired ARPROSA and PROIN PINILLA, Spanish PPE distributors, in July and August 2021 respectively, and Workwear Express, an English distributor of protective clothing, in November 2021;
- Groupe RG acquired MONTEPAR and MAPE SEGURIDAD, Spanish PPE distributors, in October and December 2021 respectively;
- ARDIAN acquired GROUPE RG, France's leading PPE distributor, from LBO France in November 2021.
