M&A Deal Summary

BarrierSafe Solutions International Acquires Bernard Technologies

On August 1, 2005, BarrierSafe Solutions International acquired medical products company Bernard Technologies

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is BarrierSafe Solutions International’s 1st transaction in the Medical Products sector.
  • This is BarrierSafe Solutions International’s 2nd transaction in the United States.
  • This is BarrierSafe Solutions International’s 2nd transaction in Illinois.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2005-08-01
Target Bernard Technologies
Sector Medical Products
Buyer(s) BarrierSafe Solutions International
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Bernard Technologies

Elgin, Illinois, United States
Bernard Technologies, Inc. (“BTI” or “Company”) developed a proprietary controlled release technology,called Microsphère®,preventing and eliminating biological contamination transparent to manufacturers and consumers.

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Buyer

BarrierSafe Solutions International

Lake Forest, Illinois, United States
Category Company
Founded 1999
Sector Safety/Security
DESCRIPTION

BarrierSafe Solutions International is a provider of barrier protection and infection control products. BarrierSafe owns the FoodHandler and Microflex brands and primarily sells disposable gloves to non-acute markets including foodservice, dental, laboratory, industrial and automotive. BarrierSafe Solutions International is based in Lake Forest, Illinois.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 3
Sector (Medical Products) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 2 of 3
State (Illinois) 2 of 3
Country (United States) 2 of 3
Year (2005) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2004-09-15 Foodhandler

Elk Grove Village, Illinois, United States

Foodhandler, Inc. Headquartered in Westbury, New York on Long Island, Island Poly offers a full line of disposable barrier protection products aimed at the food service and health care industries. Founded in 1969, the Company has evolved from a limited product line distributor to a branded product and food safety service company. Island Poly sells primarily to large distribution companies. Its product lines include disposable gloves, plastic aprons, industrial (durable) gloves and paper hairnets.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-03-07 High Five Products

Chicago, Illinois, United States

High Five Products, Inc. is an innovator and provider of disposable gloves and non-woven apparel.

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