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Ansell Acquires Trelleborg Protective Products AB

On April 11, 2012, Ansell acquired apparel/textiles company Trelleborg Protective Products AB from Trelleborg for 24M EUR

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Ansell’s 3rd transaction in the Apparel/Textiles sector.
  • This is Ansell’s 3rd largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Ansell’s 1st transaction in Sweden.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2012-04-11
Target Trelleborg Protective Products AB
Sector Apparel/Textiles
Buyer(s) Ansell
Sellers(s) Trelleborg
Deal Type Divestiture
Deal Value 24M EUR

Target

Trelleborg Protective Products AB

Trelleborg, Sweden
Trelleborg Protective Products AB is a provider of high end chemical protective suits, professional dry diving suits, escape hoods, medical patient care and tents/shelters to First Responders, Military, Aerospace and Industrial customers. Approximately two-thirds of its global sales come from Europe and its major brands are Trellchem and Viking. TPP has annual sales of around EUR 19 million (~US$25 million) and approximately 170 employees. The business is headquartered in Trelleborg, has a plant in Lithuania and sales offices in Sweden, Norway, Russia, Dubai, Singapore, China and the United States.

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Buyer

Ansell

Richmond, Australia
Category Company
Founded 1893
Sector Healthcare Services
Employees15,000
Revenue 2.0B USD (2025)
DESCRIPTION

Ansell provides superior health and safety protection solutions that enhance human well-being. Ansell was founded in 1893 and is based in Richmond, Australia.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 10 of 19
Sector: Apparel/Textiles M&A 3 of 7
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 2 of 2
Country: Sweden M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2012 M&A 1 of 3
Size (of disclosed) 3 of 5
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2011-12-23 Lakeland

Huntsville, Alabama, United States

Lakeland is a provider of high-performance safety workwear, chemical protective clothing, disposable protective clothing, safety gloves, turnout gear, high visibility clothing, flame and heat resistant clothing, and personal protective clothing for the global workforce. Lakeland Industries was founded in 1982 and is based in Huntsville, Alabama.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-09-28 Comasec SAS

Gennevilliers, France

Comasec SAS is a privately owned company manufactures and sells rubber and fabric hand and arm protection products.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Trelleborg

Trelleborg, Sweden
Category Company
Founded 1905
Sector Machinery
Employees16,327
Revenue 34.3B SEK (2024)
DESCRIPTION

Trelleborg is a provider in engineered polymer solutions that seal, damp and protect critical applications in demanding environments. Its innovative engineered solutions accelerate performance for our customers in a sustainable way. Trelleborg was founded in 1905 and is based in Trelleborg, Sweden.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 2
Sector: Apparel/Textiles M&A 1 of 1
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 1 of 2
Country: Sweden M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2012 M&A 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2011-07-15 Bloch S.A.

Lyon, France

Bloch S.A. is a high-end industrial hose solution provider.

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2013-01-02 Maine Industrial Tires

Gorham, Maine, United States

Maine Industrial Tires Ltd. offers specialty tires for skid steers, aerial boom lifts, telehandlers, loaders, underground mining equipment, port vehicles and agricultural feed wagons.

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