Mechanix Wear Acquires OTEX, an Innovator in Tech-Enabled PPE
Mechanix Wear has acquired OTEX, a manufacturer of tech-enabled personal protective equipment (PPE).
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| The acquistion of OTEX, a developer of tech-enabled PPE, bolsters Mechanix Wear's protective apparel offering. |
It marks the third acquisition under Mechanix Wear’s ownership by Grphon Investors, it is the third acquisition.
"OTEX's patented technologies and leadership in air‑quality‑driven PPE align perfectly with our mission to deliver trusted, innovative protection to workers," said Jesse Spungin, Mechanix Wear CEO.
OTEX develops and manufactures R&D‑driven safety solutions and apparel featuring patented technologies. The company is known for its SMARTHOOD, which integrates hood protection with advanced air‑quality innovations and cooling systems.
CEO Jake Weidert will remain with the organization as vice president of technology and materials for the platform, ensuring that the vision and innovation behind OTEX's technologies continue to shape future product development.
"We are thrilled to join the Mechanix Wear family," Weidert said. "Mechanix Wear's manufacturing scale, resources, and commitment to innovation make them the ideal partner to advance OTEX's mission of improving safety and air quality for workers. This partnership ensures long‑term support for our customers, strategic partners and the technologies we've worked hard to develop."
OTEX will operate under Mechanix Wear's Chicago Protective Apparel division.
“OTEX has been a true disruptor, and its deep investment in research and development will continue to accelerate the creation of our next‑generation safety solutions,” said Keith Christiansen, president of Mechanix Wear's Chicago Protective Apparel division. “We are excited to collaborate with the OTEX team and welcome them to the Mechanix Wear platform."
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