M&A Deal Summary

Galls Acquires Howard Uniform

On April 1, 2025, Galls acquired apparel/textiles company Howard Uniform

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Galls’ 6th transaction in the Apparel/Textiles sector.
  • This is Galls’ 7th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Galls’ 1st transaction in Maryland.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2025-04-01
Target Howard Uniform
Sector Apparel/Textiles
Buyer(s) Galls
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Howard Uniform

Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Howard Uniform specializes in distinctive uniforms for law enforcement, fire and rescue, public safety, military, schools, transit, yacht clubs, and industrial sectors. Howard Uniform is based in Baltimore, Maryland.

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Buyer

Galls

Lexington, Kentucky, United States

Category Company
Founded 1967
Sector Distribution
Revenue 163M USD (2014)
DESCRIPTION

Galls is a distributor of uniforms and equipment to the public safety market. Galls represents the largest distributor of uniform and equipment to public safety personnel, including police, fire, EMS, private security, corrections, federal/military, and postal. Galls services customers through a national catalogue, convenient eCommerce site, more than 50 dedicated sales reps, 80 locations, and its proprietary "eQuip" online solution serving state and local agencies. Each year, more than one million men and women in the public safety, postal and public transportation industries depend on Galls for their essential equipment and apparel. Galls was founded in 1967 and is based in Lexington, Kentucky.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 7 of 11
Sector: Apparel/Textiles M&A 6 of 8
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 7 of 11
State: Maryland M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 7 of 10
Year: 2025 M&A 2 of 6
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2025-04-01 American Uniform Sales

Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States

American Uniform Sales is a national distributor specializing in uniforms and tactical gear for law enforcement, fire and rescue, security companies, and public safety agencies. American Uniform Sales is based in Fayetteville, North Carolina.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2025-04-10 Her BlueWear Uniforms

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

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