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TEXTILES Beat PROTECTIVE TEXTILES ISEA’s standard for secondary flame-resistant clothing The International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) has prepared standards for secondary single-use flame-resistant protective clothing. The new American National Standard for Secondary Single-Use Flame-Resistant Protective Clothing for Use over Primary Flame-Resistant Protective Clothing has been approved by American National Standards Institute (ANSI). This standard, ANSI/ISEA 203-2018, was prepared by members of ISEA’s Protective Clothing group and was approved by a consensus review panel of health and safety experts, oil and gas and other industry user groups, and test labs. Apparel covered by the standard is intended for single-use wear in occupational environments where flame hazards exist and where the worker may also be exposed to workplace contaminants, such as grease, oil or welding spatter, that can become attached to primary flame-resistant garments worn underneath, potentially affecting the performance of those critically important items. EQT takes majority stake in Dunlop Protective Footwear growth plans of the company in close cooperation with EQT and management. Dunlop is the leading global manufacturer of branded protective wellington boots, serving professionals in agriculture and fishery, food processing, industry and oil, gas and mining. With over 500 employees, production sites in the Netherlands, Portugal and the US, and sales activities around the world, Dunlop serves customers in more than 50 countries. Dunlop is expected to benefit from EQT’s deep sector expertise within tech and digitalisation in its mission to further expand its e-commerce platform. EQT also intends to support Dunlop’s growth ambitions through add-on acquisitions. Safety Supply Corporation to acquire LFS Glove Pic courtesy: LFS Glove Safety Supply Corporation, a manufacturer of high quality personal protective equipment, has announced its agreement to acquire LFS Glove, a division of LFS, Inc. The newly formed subsidiary is registered as Bellingham Glove, Inc. and will be part of the Radians group of companies, joining brands like RadWear USA, Crossfire, VisionAid, and RadPlugs. Once the systems integration is completed later this year, customers will be able to conveniently order both Radians products and Bellingham gloves on a single purchase order. Ballyclare joins Achilles FPAL Pic courtesy: Dunlop Protective Footwear The EQT Mid Market Europe is buying a majority stake in Dunlop Protective Footwear, global manufacturer of branded protective wellington boots, from its current owner Gilde Equity Management Benelux (GEM). GEM will remain a significant shareholder and will continue to support the 126 | FIBRE 2 FASHION JUNE 2018 Ballyclare has joined Achilles FPAL, an online community for the procurement needs of the European oil and gas market. This reinforces its position as a leading workwear provider to companies in the oil and gas sector, and provides customers a clear picture of its capabilities and performance record in key business areas like quality, health and safety. Pic courtesy: Ballyclare Achilles FPAL uses a series of data validation plus desktop and physical audits to ensure that information from companies such as Ballyclare who supply goods to this sector is accurate and reliable. Established in 1997 it is the largest supply chain risk management community supporting the North Sea and European oil and gas industry and works to streamline the procurement process and reduce costs. TRADE FAIRS Technotex 2018 to promote ‘Make in India’ initiative The 7th edition of the International Exh

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