Partners in Performance

Protective Industrial Products, Inc. (PIP) is a global leader in providing innovative Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including hand protection, above-the-neck protection, workwear, and footwear. The company serves a wide range of customers in the industrial, construction, and retail channels worldwide. Founded in 1984 by Joe Milot and Wellson Tao, PIP has a long history of nearly 40 years in the personal protection industry. The company's mission, 'Bringing the Best of the World to You®,' is fulfilled daily by offering best-in-class safety products globally. PIP operates with a workforce of over 7,000 dedicated employees and boasts a wide selection of over 40,000 products and styles. The company has achieved significant growth, with annual gross revenue reported at $1 billion and over 6 million square feet of warehouse space.

PIP Global has expanded its operations through strategic acquisitions and partnerships. In 2018, Audax Group partnered with PIP to help the company become a global leader in hand protection and PPE. This partnership aligned with PIP's philosophy of customer excellence and service. Key acquisitions include West Chester Protective Gear, HEAROS ear plugs, Worldwide Protective Products, U.S. Mesh, Boss® Glove and Safety, Primax Manufacturing & Trading Inc., Caiman®, Paramount Safety Products, Bisley Workwear, and Industrial Starter, S.p.A. These acquisitions have significantly expanded PIP's product offerings and market reach, particularly in retail, welding PPE, high-performance gloves, and workwear. In December 2020, Odyssey Investment Partners acquired PIP, with the Milot and Tao families and senior management remaining invested in the company's future growth. Most recently, in November 2024, PIP entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Honeywell's Personal Protective Equipment business. PIP is headquartered in Latham, New York, and operates 35 locations across 18 countries, including manufacturing facilities and distribution centers in North and South America, Europe, and Asia. The company is committed to sustainability and social responsibility, continually identifying opportunities to minimize its environmental footprint while maximizing protection against occupational hazards.