BRUSSELS, MELBOURNE, Australia and RED BANK, New Jersey, May 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
Ansell Limited (ASX:ANN), a global leader in protective
solutions, today announced it has concluded the acquisition of the
Trelleborg Protective Products (TPP) business. Ansell will operate
the former Trelleborg business under the name Ansell Protective
Solutions (APS), and as part of its Specialty Markets Global
Business Unit.
Ansell Protective Solutions (formerly known as Trelleborg
Protective Products) provides high end chemical protective
suits, professional dry diving suits, escape hoods, medical patient
care and tents/shelters to First Responders, Military, Aerospace
and Industrial customers. Ansell will continue to use the strong
and reputed brands Trellchem®,
Viking®, and
Trelltent(TM).
"We are very excited about joining the Ansell family,"
says Magnus Andersson,
Managing Director of Ansell Protective Solutions (APS).
"Becoming part of a global leader in the Personal
Protective Equipment business, will bring substantial opportunities
and benefits to our customers and business
partners," he continues. "It will also allow
us to continue to strengthen the position of our market leading
brands such as Trellchem, Trelltent and Viking," he
concludes.
Thomas Draskovics, President & General Manager,
Ansell Specialty Markets GBU, commented: "We are very
pleased to welcome this portfolio of leading brands as part of
our Specialty Markets Global Business
Unit. The international sales
teams, established distribution channels
and complementary technologies will boost Ansell's
overall
capability to break new ground and create diversified
growth platforms in the targeted market
segments."
This acquisition, for EUR 23.7
million, was previously announced on April 11, 2012.
About Ansell
Ansell is a world leader in providing superior health and safety
protection solutions that enhance human well being. With operations
in North America, Latin America, EMEA and Asia, Ansell employs more than 10,000 people
worldwide and holds leading positions in the industrial and medical
gloves markets, as well as in the sexual wellness category
worldwide. Ansell operates in four main business segments: Medical
Solutions, Industrial Solutions, Specialty Markets, and Sexual
Wellness. Information on Ansell and its products can be found at
http://www.ansell.com. Trellchem®,
Viking®, and Trelltent(TM)are
registered trademarks of Ansell Ltd. or one of its
affiliates.
SOURCE Ansell Healthcare