IFR ACQUIRED BY PORTWEST June 1st 2023: IFR Workwear is acquired by the leading global safety company, Portwest.
IFR Workwear will continue to provide fantastic quality and service to our customers. Portwest and IFR Workwear are very compatible organizations, and we share the same route to market by selling only to distributors and resellers. We are experts in FR garments and this move will open many opportunities for our customers as well as expanding our fantastic product offering. This strategic acquisition will allow IFR Workwear to develop faster in North America. I am delighted to remain on the management team at IFR Workwear and our core commitment of developing pioneering products, investment in stock and rapid customer service remains unchanged. -ERIN BUCKLAND, PRESIDENT OF IFR WORKWEAR
Portwest is one of the fastest growing protective wear companies in the world, specializing in flame resistant, high visibility, workwear, hand and foot protection products in addition to a full range of personal protective equipment. Portwest employs over 5,300 people worldwide, has sales in over 130 countries, warehousing facilities in Ireland, UK, Poland, Spain, Italy, Albania, UAE, China, Australia, New Zealand and the USA and four fully owned factories in Europe & Asia.
IFR Workwear will benefit from the global presence of Portwest and Portwest will benefit from the relevant presence in Canada and the production facility in Mexico. Together we will bring a new reinforced value proposition to customers in Canada with a mix of value for money, excellent service and innovation. -INIGO PEREZ CORELLA, PORTWEST MANAGING DIRECTOR Acquiring market leading companies is part of Portwest Group’s growth strategy. This is our first entry into the Canadian market, and we look forward to working with IFR to continue to grow and offer our customers a best-in-class product and service offering. -CATHAL HUGHES, PORTWEST CHAIRPERSON
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