Expanded reach

In 1993, uvex Winter Holding, parent of the uvex safety group, sold its U.S. business including the trademark rights in the Americas. “In light of this, we are delighted to return to the world’s most important industrial health and safety market after 20 years,” says Michael Winter, Managing Partner of the uvex group.

Stefan Brueck, CEO of the uvex safety group, explains: “The strategic partnership with HexArmor provides the ideal platform to promote our innovative product solutions to customers in the Western Hemisphere as well. HexArmor is a trusted partner for safety professionals and workers across North America and the HexArmor brand represents innovation and high-performance in hand protection, a perfect platform for the uvex safety group in the Americas. Additionally, their track record of growth over the past 10 years is very impressive”.

Steve VanErmen, President and CEO of HexArmor, describes his enthusiasm for the partnership. “The uvex safety group is globally known for its leading role in the market and its innovation in safety. For several years HexArmor customers have asked us for solutions beyond our core technologies for cut, puncture and impact resistance in hand protection,” says VanErmen. “In partnership with the uvex safety group, the HexArmor® competence immediately expands to deliver a broad range of new safety solutions and innovations for our customers. This partnership also opens up new opportunities for our employees while allowing us to continue to accelerate growth.”

Brueck and VanErmen agree that there are many interesting synergy opportunities. “Our mission is protecting people,” said Stefan Brueck. “We have a 90-year history of building up a leading role in the market due to our constant innovations. Our goal is to reach the winner’s podium in everything that we do, and our cooperation with HexArmor is no exception. We anticipate great success in the North American marketplace.”

Customers can anticipate many new product offers from both uvex safety group and HexArmor in the coming months. uvex safety group’s innovative products, including eye, head and hand protection, will be sold under the HexArmor brand in the Americas via a multi-phase launch plan, while HexArmor’s high-tech hand, arm and body protection will be sold by the uvex safety group in certain markets in the Eastern Hemisphere.