A special highlight at A+A 2019, International Trade Fair with Congress for Safety, Security and Health at Work, will be the new international START-UP ZONE in Hall 10 promoting young, creative, future-oriented companies. “From health Apps, VR goggles to high-tech textiles – there are no limits to the potential themes at this zone."

Bullard, an innovative global leader in the personal protective equipment market, announced today the acquisition of Switzerland-based Darix™, an award-winning spin-off of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne focusing on improving the situational awareness of professionals in critical environments.

Blackline Safety Corp. (TSX Venture: BLN), a global leader of gas detection and connected safety solutions, announced record first quarter results for the period ended January 31, 2019. “Demand for Blackline’s connected safety technology continues to gain momentum as we enter our fiscal 2019, generating a record $6.2M in overall quarterly revenue,” said Cody Slater, Blackline CEO and Chairman.

In partnership with their principal investment group, HealthEdge Investment Partners, Westone Laboratories, Inc., a market leader in custom earpieces, high performance in-ear monitoring technology and hearing protection, announced it has closed on its acquisition of Custom Protect Ear, the largest custom-fit industrial hearing protection manufacturer in North America.

Radians®, Inc., a leader in the development and manufacturing of quality safety products, recently promoted Dave Larimer to Vice President of Industrial Sales. Larimer, a steadfast safety advocate for over 30 years, has been with Radians since 2007 where he first served as a regional sales manager for the Western Region.

With their black-on-black color scheme, the two newcomers to Ergodyne’s line of ProFlex® Work Gloves look every bit as ready to tangle with Gotham City’s criminal underworld as they do the hazards of your average everyday jobsite.

Motion Industries, Inc., a leading distributor of maintenance, repair, and operation replacement parts and a wholly owned subsidiary of Genuine Parts Company (GPC), announced today the that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Axis New England and Axis New York (“Axis”), an automation and robotics company based in Danvers, MA. Execution of the transaction will occur on March 1, 2019, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

Protective Industrial Products, Inc. (PIP), a leading North American supplier of hand protection and general safety products, proudly announces the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire West Chester Protective Gear (West Chester), headquartered in Cincinnati, OH, also a recognized leader in providing personal protective equipment to both the industrial and retail channels. PIP is a portfolio company of Audax Private Equity.

Ergodyne has announced the expansion of its pioneering Squids® line of tool tethering systems to prevent dropped objects on the job.