The Hultafors Group has acquired Swedish specialist protective clothing supplier Puvab, with a view to complementing its own Snickers workwear range

Swedish firm, Puvab is a specialist in protective clothing for workers in energy and utility markets, as well as those in other industries that need flame resistant safety wear. Hultafors’ acquisition of the company forms part of its growth strategy, as it aims to further strengthen and complement its the Snickers Workwear brand in the UK.

Managing director of the Hultafors Group in the UK, David Clark said: “We are extending our range of protective wear for professional tradesmen and women with even more market-leading products. With its broad assortment of safety wear and strong track record in the market, Puvab is the ideal partner to complement the Snickers Workwear product range.”

He added: “Having Puvab, with its leading products in our portfolio, complements our offering within protective workwear and safety shoes very effectively.”