M&A Deal Summary

MSA Acquires Globe Manufacturing

On June 28, 2017, MSA acquired apparel/textiles company Globe Manufacturing for 215M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is MSA’s 1st transaction in the Apparel/Textiles sector.
  • This is MSA’s 3rd largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is MSA’s 3rd transaction in the United States.
  • This is MSA’s 1st transaction in New Hampshire.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2017-06-28
Target Globe Manufacturing
Sector Apparel/Textiles
Buyer(s) MSA
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 215M USD

Target

Globe Manufacturing

Pittsfield, New Hampshire, United States
Globe Manufacturing Co. LLC is a major innovator and provider of firefighter protective clothing and boots. Company is the oldest and largest manufacturer of firefighter protective clothing referred to as ‘turnout gear’ in the fire service industry. The company has earned a reputation for providing high quality, customized gear that combines innovative design with advanced construction methods that utilize state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment and processes.

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Buyer

MSA

Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, United States
Category Company
Founded 1914
Sector Safety/Security
Employees5,100
Revenue 1.8B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION

MSA engages in the development, manufacture and supply of safety products that protect people's health and safety. Many MSA products typically integrate any combination of electronics, mechanical systems and advanced materials to protect users against hazardous or life-threatening situations. MSA Safety was founded in 1914 and is based in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 4 of 6
Sector (Apparel/Textiles) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 4 of 6
State (New Hampshire) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 3 of 4
Year (2017) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 3 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-09-19 Senscient

League City, Texas, United States

Senscient, Inc. is a developer, manufacturer, and marketer of advanced gas detection products for industrial safety, risk management, environmental monitoring, and process analysis applications. The technology developed by Senscient solves major problems associated with traditional fixed gas detectors by eliminating routine re-calibration, sensor replacement, unreliable readings, and false alarms that cost industries millions of dollars in lost revenue annually.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-01-25 Bristol Uniforms

Bristol, United Kingdom

Bristol Uniforms Ltd is a designer and manufacturer of protective clothing for emergency services in the U.K. and across the globe. Founded in 1801 as a clothing manufacturer in Bristol, the company has been a pioneer in the development of specialist firefighter PPE for more than 60 years. Today, Bristol Uniforms employs approximately 200 people. Its garments are sold via a network of approximately 70 experienced distributors.

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