Protective Industrial Products, Inc. Acquires Uniform Technology

Protective Industrial Products, Inc. (PIP), a leading supplier of general safety products and supplies for critical environments, proudly announces the acquisition of Uniform Technology, headquartered in Longmont, CO.

Since 1998, Uniform Technology, a respected manufacturer of high-tech specialty apparel servicing the semiconductor, electronics, pharmaceutical, biotech and aerospace industries, has specialized in providing innovative cleanroom and electrostatic discharge apparel products for contamination control.

"This acquisition of Uniform Technology expands our product offering, further solidifying PIP's position as a leading supplier of specialized gloves, supplies and apparel to the Controlled Environment market," said Joe Milot, President and CEO of PIP. "Most importantly, this translates to more opportunities for our distributor customers to fulfill the broad needs of industrial end users today."

"We are thrilled to join the PIP family," explains Susan Routt, President of Uniform Technology. "We knew PIP was the right choice, as they are aligned with strategic Safety and Controlled Environment distributors who are focused on growing their business and adapting to today's changing manufacturing environment."

About PIP Global

PIP Global's mission of "Bringing the Best of the World to You®" is fulfilled every day by way of its portfolio of companies and brands. Protective Industrial Products (PIP) is a leader in providing innovative safety products to wholesalers and distributors in the industrial channels.

About Uniform Technology

Uniform Technology began as Fibrotek Industries in 1987. Over the years, they have maintained their focus and integrity on bringing innovation and an ever-expanding product portfolio to the contamination control industry with cutting-edge and advanced products.

About Flatirons Capital Advisors

Flatirons Capital Advisors, LLC (www.flatironscap.com) is a Mergers and Acquisitions advisory firm that helps privately held companies sell their businesses and acquire other businesses. Our unique business model affords sell-side advisory clients the ability to improve their company's performance, earnings, and effectiveness in the short-term, while simultaneously increasing their market value for a future sale. Flatirons has offices in Colorado, Florida, Illinois, and Texas.