The new partnership will form a new powerful alliance aimed at delivering the highest levels of quality, service and protection to the UK's fire fighting services.

Head to toe protection

Vimpex Managing Director James Jones says, 'LHD's enviable brand reputation for high quality PPE and product expertise across the UK, combined with Vimpex's established infrastructure capabilities, plus our expertise in sales, service and support, will bring new standards in product performance, delivery and support to the UK market.' James continues, 'This partnership agreement is a real step forward for Vimpex as it will complete our "head-to-toe" PPE solution for the UK's emergency service teams across the public and private sector.'

LHD Group Chief Operating Officer Daniel von Chamier says, ‘This strategic alliance between our two companies is a result of our enhanced commitment to the UK market, building on recent successes to further develop a robust UK infrastructure in support of our high quality, market-leading personal protective apparel to ensure the health, safety and performance of the UK's fire fighting communities.'

Spearheading the product offering will be LHD's innovative Kinetic Structural Firefighting Suit and Particulate Blocking Flash Hood, evidencing a critical element of quality and performance differentiation to challenge competitive markets. Weight-saving design, functional tailoring and state-of-the-art materials, deliver a new level of protection and ergonomics in fire-fighting protective clothing.