'Our PPE business has experienced significant wins'
Honeywell has agreed to sell its Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) business to Protective Industrial Products, Inc., a portfolio company of Odyssey Investment Partners, for $1.325 billion.
"Over the last five years, our PPE business has experienced significant wins as a result of its operational improvement initiatives, footprint rationalization and quick adaptation to global needs following the pandemic,” said Vimal Kapur, chairman and CEO of Honeywell.
“Now with this transaction, the business will be positioned to accelerate its growth trajectory as it benefits from Odyssey's historic investing in the PPE sector and scaling similar businesses to expand into new products, geographies and end markets.”
The PPE business has approximately 5,000 employees and a streamlined global manufacturing and distribution footprint that allows for cost-effective production, close proximity to customers and optimized lead times. It currently operates 20 manufacturing sites and 17 distribution sites across the U.S., Mexico, Europe, North Africa, Asia Pacific and China.
This comes after the divestiture of Honeywell's Lifestyle and Performance Footwear Business to Rocky Brands for $230 million in 2021 and completes Honeywell's exit from PPE. Honeywell will retain its gas detection portfolio within the Industrial Automation segment.
PIP is a global supplier and manufacturer of PPE products. Odyssey Investment Partners is a leading private equity investment firm with a 25-year history of transforming industrial and business services companies into more efficient and diversified businesses with strong growth profiles.
"As a leader in personal protective equipment, we have a uniquely talented team and a rich legacy of award-winning innovations that position us for continued long-term success delivering a full suite of head-to-toe safety solutions to our longstanding customer base," said Honeywell Personal Protective Equipment President and CEO Mike Garceau. "We look forward to joining the PIP family and continuing to build a strong future for our employees and delivering value for our customers across the globe."
The transaction, which is expected to be completed in the first half of 2025, is subject to customary closing conditions.
In its Q3 2024 earnings, Honeywell announced its intention to sell the PPE business. It also aligns with Honeywell's commitment to optimize its portfolio by taking action to divest from non-core lines of business while pursuing high-return acquisitions that will drive future growth in alignment with its three powerful megatrends.
Honeywell's completion of four strategic acquisitions over the past 12 months as part of its disciplined capital deployment strategy. In addition, Honeywell announced a plan last month to spin off its Advanced Materials business into an independent, U.S. publicly traded company, which is targeted to be completed by the end of 2025 or early 2026.
