3M to Acquire Safety Business of POMP Medical and Occupational Health Products LLC; Acquisition Enhances 3M's Safety Products and Technology Platform.ST. PAUL St. Paul as a missionary he fearlessly confronts the “perils of waters, of robbers, in the city, in the wilderness.” [N.T.: II Cor. 11:26] See : Bravery , Minn. -- 3M announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the safety business of POMP Medical and Occupational Health Products LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control , a key provider of products such as earplugs, eyewear, and hand creams, based in Porto Alegre Porto Alegre Port and city(pop., 2005 est.: city, 1,386,900; metro. area, 3,978,263), southern Brazil. Located along the Guaíba River near the Atlantic Ocean coast, it was founded c. 1742 by immigrants from the Azores. It was first known as Porto dos Casais. , Brazil, including related trademarks and patents. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Well-known POMP brand reusable re·use tr.v. re·used, re·us·ing, re·us·es To use again, especially after salvaging or special treatment or processing. re·us earplugs are made of durable, medical-grade silicone and are widely recognized in Brazil as the most comfortable earplug ear·plug n. 1. An object made of a soft, pliable material, such as cotton or rubber, and fitted into the ear canal to block the entry of water or sound. 2. An earphone, especially one that fits into the ear. available. The trend in the safety industry is toward more comfortable products so that workers are more willing to use proper safety equipment. In addition, emerging markets prefer reusable earplugs over disposable earplugs because of lower total cost. Combined with 3M's line of hearing protection products, including disposable earplugs, the acquisition of POMP reusable earplugs allows 3M to offer a broader portfolio of hearing protection products. The acquisition also brings POMP brand eyewear and hand creams to 3M Brazil. "Adding POMP's brand of reusable earplugs, eyewear and hand cream products to our portfolio enhances our ability to service our customers in Brazil and will give us access to advanced technologies and designs in a fast-growing segment in the hearing protection industry," said Mike Kelly This article is about the newspaper columnist. For the baseball player, see Mike Kelly (baseball). Mike Kelly is a columnist for the The Record, a newspaper serving Bergen County, New Jersey. , division vice president, Occupational Health and Environmental Safety Division. 3M is a recognized leader in personal protective equipment, providing customers with innovative technologies and solutions that help increase personal safety and productivity in markets such as first responder first responder First response personnel Emergency medicine A person employed in the public sector–EMT, fire fighter, police, volunteer EMS–whose duties include provision of immediate medical care in the event of an emergency; FRs have basic emergency , industrial manufacturing, automotive, shipbuilding, military and consumer. The transaction is expected to close at the end of the month subject to customary closing conditions. About 3M - A Global, Diversified Technology Company Every day, 3M people find new ways to make amazing a·maze v. a·mazed, a·maz·ing, a·maz·es v.tr. 1. To affect with great wonder; astonish. See Synonyms at surprise. 2. Obsolete To bewilder; perplex. v.intr. things happen. Wherever they are, whatever they do, the company's customers know they can rely on 3M to help make their lives better. 3M's brands include Scotch, Post-it, Scotchgard, Thinsulate, Scotch-Brite, Filtrete, Command and Vikuiti. Serving customers in more than 200 countries around the world, the people of 3M use their expertise, technologies and global strength to lead in major markets including consumer and office; display and graphics; electronics and telecommunications; safety, security and protection services; health care; industrial and transportation. Scotch, Post-it, Scotchgard, Thinsulate, Scotch-Brite, Filtrete, Command and Vikuiti are trademarks of 3M. |
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