3M acquires U.K.-based Dailys, maker of protective clothing
3M Co. said Tuesday that it’s acquired Dailys, a British maker of disposable protective clothing used in the workplace.
Dailys, which employs 26 people at its location in Ellesmere Port, England, primarily makes chemical protective coveralls for industrial use.
Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
“This acquisition supports our strategic direction by broadening our protective apparel portfolio,” Julie Bushman, vice president and general manager of 3M’s Occupational Health and Environmental Safety Division, said in a news release.
“Adding products from Dailys will accelerate our presence in disposable protective clothing not only in the U payday loan.K. but globally as well,” said Jim McSheffrey, managing director of 3M United Kingdom.
Benjamin Sallon, co-managing director of Dailys, said the merger will give the business access to 3M’s research and development capabilities, along with the Maplewood-based company’s global reach.
With $23 billion in annual sales, 3M (NYSE: MMM) employs 75,000 people worldwide and has operations in more than 65 countries.
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