3rd October 2011

We are delighted to announce that Capital Safety Group have today 16th March 2011, completed the acquisition of Uniline Safety Systems, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of ‘engineered’ fall protection systems.

Capital Safety Group CEO Anders Pettersson comments: “The acquisition of Uniline is a great addition to Capital Safety Group’s portfolio. Uniline shares many of the same beliefs that drive Capital Safety Group; a commitment to quality, an endless drive to satisfy the customer’s needs and dedication to innovation and solving otherwise unmet customer needs. Uniline has succeeded in developing relationships with key customers in strategically important segments to Capital Safety Group and has established specifications for their products around the world. Adding Uniline to Capital Safety Group will be a large step forward for our European business and add key solutions and additional expertise around the world.”

Uniline CEO and Owner Simon Luke comments: “Uniline Safety Systems was started eleven years ago and has built a substantial reputation around the world for delivering excellence in the design, manufacture and sale of engineered fall protection systems. Our success has been built on our technical knowledge, expertise and customer service. By joining Capital Safety, we have more opportunities to keep workers safe, localise supply and further develop innovative product and service offerings, to continue to meet the needs of our customers and achieve the aspirations we have for the business.”

Capital Safety, the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of height safety and fall protection equipment with 19 operating sites worldwide, is home of the DBI-Sala and PROTECTA brands. All of Capital Safety’s fall and rescue systems are backed by the best training, technical assistance and customer service in the industry.