Longacre completes fifth carve-out transaction in 12 months acquiring Petrel to join Pioneer Safety Group

Longacre completes fifth carve-out transaction in 12 months acquiring Petrel to join Pioneer Safety Group

Pioneer Safety Group, a Longacre Group Company, is a worldwide leader in explosion protection and explosion-proof (Ex) products and industrial safety solutions. It has acquired Petrel Limited, a UK-based manufacturer of Ex lighting solutions from Chamberlin plc.

Steve Noakes, Pioneer Safety Group’s Managing Director, said, “The Pioneer Safety Group has a long history in supplying trusted explosion protection solutions across a wide industry base and the addition of Petrel broadens the complementary product portfolio to our customers. Its long history in Ex lighting further strengthens the brand pedigree of the Group and marks another milestone in the exciting growth strategy for the Group.”

Petrel, based in Birmingham, has over 40 years of experience in the design and manufacture of Ex lighting products suitable for a range of industries and hazardous area classifications. Petrel also provides bespoke lighting solutions through its lighting design service, which optimises layouts for users and minimises costs for facilities. Petrel sells through distributors and strategic partners to provide end users, system integrators and OEMs with high-quality lighting solutions.

Mark Pemberton, Petrel’s Managing Director, commented, “Joining Pioneer Safety Group is fantastic news for Petrel. Our products complement the existing brands within the Group to provide a comprehensive range of solutions to our customers. We have common values and the Group’s technical and operational experience, the ability to access and expand our global distribution network, and the Group’s commitment to people development will help Petrel achieve its growth ambitions.”

For more information on Pioneer Safety Group, please visit www.pioneersafetygroup.com

For more information on Petrel Ltd., please visit www.petrel-ex.co.uk

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