SureWerx acquires Jackson Safety and WILSON Safety brands from Kimberly-Clark Professional

SureWerx, a supplier of professional tools, equipment, and safety products with headquarters in Vancouver, B.C., and Elgin, Ill., has acquired the Jackson Safety® and WILSON® Safety brands from Kimberly-Clark Professional, a supplier of workplace products.

The acquisition includes the industrial welding business along with select portions of the industrial personal protective equipment businesses, together comprising welding helmets, accessories, powered air-purifying respirators, and barriers; industrial respiratory protection; and face, head, and hearing protection.

“Divesting the welding and select non-core categories will allow us to focus on our primary PPE categories – apparel, gloves, and eyewear,” said Aaron Powell, global president, Kimberly-Clark Professional.