FOCUS: Get a grip on the latest gloves from Milwaukee, Snickers & Arco
Revised safety standards, Smartswipe knuckles and a Red Dot Design Award are all featured in our workwear gloves round-up. Milwaukee Although known mostly for its power tool offering, Milwaukee has been rapidly expanding into the hand tool market over the last few years, recently announcing a distribution partnership with UK wholesaler, Toolbank. Milwaukee’s Demolition Gloves, […]
IN DEPTH: Dr Martens blasts ‘shrink it & pink it’ approach to women’s PPE
Women having to stuff tissue into the toes of workboots to make them fit is clearly a hazardous and ridiculous state of affairs for the industrial footwear sector to be in. Happily, a number of brands are remedying the situation, including Dr. Martens… How many women, out shopping for a new wardrobe for the office, would venture into […]
What links Usain Bolt to safety in the workplace?
Musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries are the largest cause of sickness absence accounting for 40% of all 9.5 million working days lost. One in eight of the working population reported having an MSK injury – the majority of the injuries are back and lower limb. 64% of the population suffer from foot pain. However, many MSK problems are manageable and can be […]
Uniglove gets to grips with new silicone-free PRO.TECT range
Automotive hand protection specialist Unigloves has launched an enhanced range of single use gloves dedicated to the automotive sector. The new PRO.TECT Range features three silicone free, nitrile gloves to meet increasing demand for silicone free manufacturing environments, making them ideal for painting or bonding applications, removing the threat of glove-borne paint contamination and expensive […]
Rock Fall Safety Boots sales boost 163% Down Under
Sales in Australia and New Zealand have taken a 163% jump year-on-year for Rock Fall, a multi-award winning second generation family owned business in Alfreton. The firm attributed the success to world first innovations. The senior management team has made several updates to current products, which include changing their current styles to feature an international […]
Bollé Safety innovates with sporty style safety spectacle, Tryon
Bollé Safety has launched the sporty-styled Tryon safety spectacle, designed to provide the highest levels of protection, style and comfort and offer value for money. The Tryon comes in three versions: safety glasses, OTG and prescription glasses, featuring sporty design, maximum protection, non-slip adjustable bridge, PLATINUM double sided anti-fog and anti-scratch K and N coating, co-injected […]
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 […]
Rock Fall develops ‘first Electrical Safety Trainers available in Europe’
Rock Fall has developed what it said is the first Electrical Safety Trainers available in Europe. Rock Fall, a multi-award winning second generation family-owned business, said the footwear is certified against European and International Electrical Hazard standards and is designed to protect wearers against electrical risks up to 18kV in accordance with the ASTM F2412-11 […]
Snickers-owner Hultafors buys Johnson Level & Tool
Hultafors Group’s big line-up of brands – including Snickers and Dunderdon workwear, Hultafors hand tools, Wibe ladders, Solid Gear and Toe Guard footwear – has grown with the acquisition of US-based Johnson Level & Tool. Goteborg, Sweden-headquartered Hultafors Group aims to strengthen its presence in the US through the acquisition. Based in Mequon, Wisconsin, Johnson […]
Hayley Group reaches £123m turnover
Hayley Group recorded £122.5m turnover in 2017, with pre-tax profits up from £4.8n to 36.6m (reports Insider Media). The turnover number represented a 6% rise from 2016 (£115m), when stockholding was in excess of £27m – 40% of which was held in Halesowen and then rest at regional branches nationwide. Hayley Group services the trade, […]