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HB Protective Clothing: Safety is paramount
Hazards are omnipresent in many production processes,
but today’s production plants boast considerably higher
safety levels in comparison to previous decades. Today,
ensuring maximum safety for all workers in a workplace
is paramount. That is why new protective clothing is
required that supports the workers’ well-being at any
time. HB Protective Clothing Ltd, a subsidiary of HB
Schutzbekleidung from Germany, is the competent partner
for all companies looking for clothing that is completely
safe, comfortable to wear and fashionable. Today, HB is
the name to remember, as it offers high-quality protective
clothing that stands out in the market.
“It pays off to concentrate on safety,” says Director
Sales Sven Holst, who is all too aware that safety is not to
be neglected by production companies. “Even in the most
hazardous working environments, the issue of safety comes
first. We offer the right clothing to withstand extreme
working environments.”
Tailored to meet customer demands
And it is this specialization in protective clothing in clearly
defined working areas that has contributed greatly to the
upsurge of HB in the global market. Two years ago, the
company was able to celebrate its 50th anniversary, and it
grasped the chance to look back to its past development.
“Since our foundation by Herbert Berthold in 1952, we
have always worked extremely hard to safeguard our high
quality standards in order to guarantee clothing with a high
sense of safety for the wearer,” points out Eddie Impey, Key
Account Manager United Kingdom and Ireland.
Over the past decades, HB has recorded above-average
growth, as personal protective equipment has become a
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true growth market in general. Another advantage for the
positive corporate development has been the company’s
specialization in the fields of chemicals, fire and electricity,
offering clothing that are tailored to meet the demands of
workers in these markets. “Among our customers are power
utilities, industrial production plants, refineries, the chemical
and electrical industries, foundries and steel plants as well as
the automotive industry,” states Sven Holst.
Superb protective characteristics
For its comprehensive customer base, HB offers a broad
range of protective clothing for working in the areas of arc
and energy, heat, flame and splashes, weather, chemicals,
cleanroom and dust, and electrostatic discharge. In 2014,
HB has been awarded ‘Best Occasional PPE’ at the British
Professional Clothing Awards.
Against the backdrop of a high-tech product portfolio,
consultancy and development know-how are important
features that have helped bring the company to the top
in protective clothing. “We ensure that our garments
incorporate superb protective characteristics in all ranges.
We cooperate closely with our production partners to
guarantee these extremely high safety levels,” adds Eddie
Impey. “As we have specialized in certain industries,
information is essential for customers here. All our products
require complex and time-consuming consultation, but we
have at hand the right staff members who know all about
customer-oriented consulting services.”
For more information, please contact Eddie Impey, Key Account Manager
United Kingdom and Ireland, telephone +44 7415 120079.