Snickers owner Hultafors buys PPE firm Hellberg Safety
Hultafors Group has agreed to acquire fellow Swedish firm Hellberg Safety AB, based in Stenkullen. The acquisition is part of Hultafors Group’s strategy to broaden its portfolio in the PPE sector. Hellberg is a specialised supplier of hearing protection, face protection and communication solutions for personal protection purposes. Founded in Sweden in 1962, the company […]
Snickers reveals first wearable tech trousers for tradesmen
Wearable technology is increasing common, including Apple watches and Fitbits that measure the user’s heart rate, but at present the technology has largely been harnessed in the consumer world, with limited penetration in the trades. Now Hultafors’ workwear brand Snickers has revealed ‘Tracker 1’ – its first prototype in wearable technology. The Work Trousers include […]