PIP Acquires Uniform Technology

LATHAM, NY - October 31, 2019 - Protective Industrial Products, Inc. (PIP), a leading supplier of general safety products and supplies for critical environments, proudly announces the acquisition of Uniform Technology, headquartered in Longmont, CO.

Since 1998, Uniform Technology, a respected manufacturer of high-tech specialty apparel servicing the semiconductor, electronics, pharmaceutical, biotech and aerospace industries, has specialized in providing innovative cleanroom and electrostatic discharge apparel products for contamination control.

"This acquisition of Uniform Technology expands our product offering, further solidifying PIP's position as a leading supplier of specialized gloves, supplies and apparel to the Controlled Environment market," said Joe Milot, President and CEO of PIP. "Most importantly, this translates to more opportunities for our distributor customers to fulfill the broad needs of industrial end users today" he concludes.

"We are thrilled to join the PIP family," explains Susan Routt, President of Uniform Technology. Ms. Routt expands by saying, "We knew PIP was the right choice, as they are aligned with strategic Safety and Controlled Environment distributors who are focused on growing their business and adapting to today's changing manufacturing environment."

The acquisition of Uniform Technology, along with PIP's recent acquisition of QRP strengthens PIP's position as the global leader of hand protection, Controlled Environment supplies and general safety products. PIP will leverage this new partnership to provide its distributors with an expanded product offering and solutions to meet the needs of the industry today.

ABOUT PIP GLOBAL

PIP Global’s mission of “Bringing the Best of the World to You®” is fulfilled every day by way of its portfolio of companies and brands. Protective Industrial Products (PIP) is a leader in providing innovative safety products to wholesalers and distributors in the industrial channels. PIP, along with its recognized leading brands: G-Tek®, Assurance®, Kut-Gard, QRP®, Maximum Safety® and Dynamic® are relied upon for personal protection by workers every day. West Chester offers Safety products to leading Retail customers under the Safety Works®, Brahma®; Mud®; West County Gardener® and Hearos®, brands. Additional information about PIP Global is available at www.pipglobal.com.

ABOUT UNIFORM TECHNOLOGY

Uniform Technology began as Fibrotek Industries in 1987. Over the years, we have maintained our focus and integrity on bringing innovation and an ever-expanding product portfolio to the contamination control industry with cutting-edge and advanced products. Our mission is to produce the highest quality products that we can deliver to our customers at the greatest value as that has ensured the trust and success of our customers. We continue to invest our resources into research and development. Additional information about Uniform Technology is available at www.uniformtechnology.com.