| Fibre-Metal
Products Company was formed in 1905 when its founder invented
the protective welding helmet. During the ensuing years, Fibre-Metal
pioneered the development of quality protective caps, faceshields
and goggles with innovative designs, material and workmanship. Today, Fibre-Metal provides a wide array of top quality, high
performance head, face, eye and hearing protection
products.
From
the beginning, Fibre-Metal earned a reputation as the quality
and innovation leader among personal protective equipment
manufacturers. Our products consistently achieve the highest
user satisfaction ratings in the industry. Workers worldwide
rely on the quality of Fibre-Metal products and value added
services to help reduce injuries and their cost, increase
productivity, improve the quality of work life and contribute
to profitability.
On
November 1, 2005,
North Safety Products, a global
manufacturing leader of PPE, acquired Pennsylvania-based
Fibre-Metal Products, the pioneer of the protective welding
helmet. This deal strengthened North’s global market
position as a full-line manufacturer of personal protective
equipment (PPE). The deal also represents tremendous
opportunity for Fibre-Metal to advance its position in the
PPE market and offer customers additional options for safety
products.
North
Safety Products, one of the leading manufacturers of
occupational health and safety products, offers a full range
of quality personal protection equipment (PPE), including
respiratory, head, hearing, eye/face, hand, and fall
protection, lockout/tagout, protective footwear and
clothing, first aid, controlled environment, welding
protection, safety signage and traffic safety apparel and
products. Global headquarters located in Cranston, Rhode
Island. Other offices world wide.
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