Capital Safety Acquires Timus Safety

08/12/2008 — MILTON KEYNES, United Kingdom — (BUSINESS WIRE)

Capital Safety, home of the world-renowned DBI-SALA and PROTECTA brands, announces that it has acquired Timus Safety, the leading independent manufacturer of fall protection equipment in Slovakia. The acquisition became final on December 1.

Timus Safety manufactures a range of fall protection and confined space equipment, which is distributed throughout the European Union. It also specializes in inspection services and installation of permanent systems, and has a strong reputation for its training programs in the fundamentals of safety at height, height safety management, rope access and vertical rescue, among others.

“The acquisition of Timus Safety expands Capital Safety’s reach in Eastern Europe, where the demand for fall protection equipment is expected to grow as compliance rates increase,” said Gareth Rhys Williams, CEO of Capital Safety. “Furthermore, it allows us to provide multinational corporations operating in this region with fall protection equipment and training on a fully coordinated basis.”

“Capital Safety’s portfolio of innovative products combined with Timus Safety’s expertise in the fall protection needs of Eastern European companies creates a company, built on complementary strengths, that understands and provides the solution for any height safety challenge,” said Juraj Uherek, chief executive of Timus Safety. “Our combined offerings represent the strongest and broadest line of training services and fall protection, confined space and rescue equipment products available in Eastern Europe and around the world.”

Timus Safety was founded in 2000 and operates out of Banská Bystrica, Slovakia. The company has a dedicated fall protection training facility, offering specialized courses to multiple industries, notably, construction and manufacturing.

Capital Safety, the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of height safety and fall protection equipment with 9 operating sites worldwide, is home of the DBI-SALA and PROTECTA brands. All of Capital Safety’s fall protection and rescue systems are backed by the best training, technical assistance and customer service in the industry. For more information, contact Capital Safety at + 44 (0)1928 571324 or visit them on the web at www.capitalsafety.com.

CONTACT:

Capital SafetyAlan Marley, + 44 (0)1928 571324European Marketing Manageramarley@capitalsafety.com

KEYWORDS:   United Kingdom  Europe  Slovakia

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