Microgard, a Yorkshire protective clothing manufacturer whose suits are used by health workers in West Africa in the fight against Ebola, has been acquired by Australian company, Ansell.
The Hull-headquartered manufacturer has been snapped up by Ansell, a diverse Melbourne-based group which makes protective gloves and condoms under the SKYN and Jissbon brands. The agreement is expected to be finalised during the second quarter of 2015 and has valued Microgard at £59m (A$114m). Microgard was founded in 1975 and sells protective clothing and products…
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