ESS 2021 – immersive and interactive experiences on the trade show floor from MSA Safety
MSA was excited to be back in person at the Emergency Services Show to engage with fire brigades from around the United Kingdom and showcase LUNAR and MSA's Connected Firefighter platform – a suite of products that work together to…
MSA Safety acquires UK firefighter PPE manufacturer Bristol Uniforms
Global safety equipment manufacturer MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE: MSA) today announced it has acquired UK-based Bristol Uniforms (‘Bristol’) in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $60 million. The acquisition strengthens MSA’s position as a global leader in fire-service PPE products…
Message in a Boot

A firefighter from Essex Fire and Rescue Service had an unusual surpriserecently when unpacking his new firefighting kit from PPE manufacturer, Bristol Uniforms. On opening his new boots, Zsolt Nagy came across a heart-warming,handwritten message that made him smile. On…

New Zealand Defence gets a Bristol upgrade

Bristol Uniforms, a leading designer and manufacturer of protective clothing for emergency services across the globe, and their International Distributor, PSL Fire & Safety (PSL), in New Zealand are in the process of upgrading New Zealand Defence’s firefighting PPE. New…

An Interview with Roger Startin

Roger Startin is Joint Managing Director of Bristol Uniforms, a leading manufacturer of PPE for firefighters around the world. In this article, UK Fire finds out more about his 37 years with the company. UK Fire: How did your career begin?…

QUALITY AS STANDARD

This month, leading firefighter PPE manufacturer Bristol Uniforms, is highlighting the importance of selecting garments with the right certification when purchasing PPE. All Fire and Rescue Services (FRSs) around the world have a duty of care to their employees and…

Collaborative Procurement Framework success for Hainsworth

Hainsworth Technology has scored a number of contract successes since being selected to be part of the prestigious Collaborative Procurement Framework. The company, which has been working with firefighters for over 150 years, was named as part of the Framework…

Bristol’s Structural PPE Achieves New NFPA Standard

Bristol Uniforms’ innovative XFlex and Ergotech Action structural firefighting ranges have achieved accreditation for the new National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standard for firefighting PPE. The NFPA is a major standard-setting body on the world stage, covering the USA, Latin…

Bristol Uniforms Takes The World Stage

Bristol Uniforms, a world-leading designer and manufacturer of firefighter PPE, travelled the globe last month, demonstrating its expertise at a series of exhibitions and events. September is always a busy month on the exhibition circuit, which sees some of the…

Bristol and Tecniquitel celebrate 40-year partnership

Bristol Uniforms and its Portuguese distributor Tecniquitel are celebrating a partnership which has spanned four decades! Tecniquitel, who is one of Bristol’s longest standing distributors, has offices near Lisbon and Porto and has been distributing Bristol kit across Portugal since the…