Odyssey Investment acquires PIP
Odyssey Investment Partners announced a definitive agreement to acquire Protective Industrial Products Inc. from Audax Private Equity.
Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
PIP, founded in 1984, offers a broad suite of the most recognized PPE products and brands across numerous segments, including hand and arm protection, protective clothing, head protection, eye and hearing protection, and other safety protection. Headquartered in Latham, New York, PIP has a diversified channel presence across distributors, retailers, and e-commerce platforms.
Joe Milot, president and CEO of PIP, will continue to lead the company alongside the existing management team. The Milot and Tao families, the founders of PIP, will continue to maintain a significant ownership position in the company.
“The acquisition of PIP builds on Odyssey’s history of investing in the PPE and industrial safety sectors," said Craig Staub, a senior managing principal at Odyssey. "PIP, over many years, has a proven track record of product innovation and differentiated service to its customers across multiple segments and channels. We are delighted to partner with Joe and the entire PIP team to execute on our shared growth vision in the years to come.”
“Our new partnership with Odyssey is an exciting new catalyst to capitalize on the tremendous potential in the PPE marketplace,” saidMilot. “For decades, PIP has been devoted to serving customers with comprehensive offerings and the highest standard of service, and has assembled a world-class portfolio of brands and products. Odyssey is aligned with our values and our strategy to become the leading global provider of industrial safety products and solutions.”
Henry Bendit, a Principal at Odyssey, added, “We look forward to pursuing a multi-pronged growth strategy for PIP®, including both organic initiatives and strategic acquisitions. Given its scale and proven success with integrating prior acquisitions, PIP® is uniquely positioned to capitalize on the fragmented global PPE market to grow within its current core offerings, while expanding further into adjacent PPE categories, both in the U.S. and internationally.”
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