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MSA completes divestiture of Sordin AB of Sweden

July 6, 2018

MSA has completed the sale of its passive and electronic hearing protection business - Sordin AB of Värnamo Sweden - to Wikmanshyttan Safety, also located in Sweden. Wikmanshyttan Safety is a long term partner to MSA and has supplied hearing protectors to MSA and its distributors for over 14 years.

Petzl RopeTrip 2018 unites rope access community for 4th International Challenge and Symposium

North American team takes home first ever victory

June 28, 2018

Showcasing its leadership in rope-access and work-at-height, Petzl concluded the 2018 RopeTrip International Challenge and Symposium in Germany on June 9, crowning its first ever winning team from North America. Every two years, the Petzl RopeTrip brings together leading professionals in the rope-access community for an event that showcases best practices, cutting-edge technique and industry camaraderie through friendly competition and educational seminars.

Pure Safety™ acquires Ty-Flot drop prevention products

Pure Safety™ is a holding company formed to create a global fall protection business

June 25, 2018

Pure Safety Group (PSG) today announced its second acquisition in the past two weeks, purchasing Ty-Flot, Inc., the global leader in dropped objects prevention products and services, rounding out the PSG comprehensive line up of market-leading height safety products for applications across multiple industries. The transaction closed June 15, 2018.

Streamlight® announces hiring of Southeast Regional Sales Manager

Travis Bridgette joins sales team for industrial/fire markets

June 25, 2018

Streamlight®, a global provider of high-performance lighting tools, announced today that Travis Bridgette has joined Streamlight as Southeast Regional Sales Manager for the fire and industrial markets.

New products from Radians rally to multi-colored trends in the safety industry

June 8, 2018

Radians, a leading manufacturer of high quality Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), launched their spring collection, which includes new hearing, eyewear, and high visibility safety products that rally to multi-colored trends in the safety industry.

Wildeck announces key marketing promotion and retirement at the Director level

New marketing leadership to continue growth trajectory and brand development of the company’s four service lines

June 7, 2018

Wildeck, Inc., headquartered in Waukesha, Wisconsin, has announced the promotion of Kelly M. Kamlager as its new Director of Marketing, effective June 4, 2018. She replaces Hubert (Hue) Schlegel who is retiring on July 13 after some 13 years with the company.

Safety industry update

May 27, 2018

New Pig, Grainger, Radians, Neese Industries, Motion Industries and Power Industries all made the ISHN news this week for acquisitions, programs and other changes that have an impact on the safety product industry. Here’s the latest:

Radians acquires Neese Industries

Acquisition expands Radians’ portfolio in flame resistant (FR) clothing and protective rainwear markets

May 22, 2018

Safety Supply Corporation, a leading manufacturer of high quality personal protective equipment (PPE) and parent of Radians, Inc., announced today they have acquired Neese Industries, Inc., an established global leader in FR clothing and protective rainwear for almost 60 years.

Product demonstrations

Benita Mehta

May 21, 2018

As usual, AIHce offers many opportunities to learn about new products via “learning pavilions” on the expo floor. The pavilions have various presenters throughout the day, continuing each day of the conference, who showcase their latest products and technology while answering questions. Software and intelligent technology were on display Monday.

Top products of the week

May 20, 2018

Workwear that helps with heat and dual hazards, portable lighting, head protection and a way to keep lone workers connected were among the top products featured on ISHN.com this week.