Name

Uvex Safety Group

Legal name

UVEX ARBEITSSCHUTZ GmbH

Website

https://uvex-safety.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1926

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Uvex Safety Group is a German PPE manufacturer founded in 1926, producing head-to-toe personal protective equipment including helmets, eyewear, hearing, respiratory, hand, foot, and body protection for construction, healthcare, automotive, industrial, and defence markets across more than 30 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

NAICS

Footwear Manufacturing (3162)

SIC

Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827)

akta.pro primary industry

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Gloves, Masks/Respirators, Gowns, Face Shields) (HLAHANAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Protective & Work Accessories Manufacturing (Safety Gloves/Hi-Vis Accessories) (IMAOAFAH), Safety & Industrial Protective Eyewear (CRAAAKAF)

Keywords

• Personal protective equipment
• Occupational safety products
• Safety helmets eyewear
• Safety footwear gloves
• Workwear respiratory protection

Headquarters

HQ city

Fürth

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. PPE Product Sales: Uvex Safety Group generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of personal protective equipment across ten product categories: head protection (safety helmets, bump caps), eye protection (safety glasses, prescription spectacles), hearing protection (earplugs, banded earplugs, Bluetooth hearing protectors), respiratory protection (FFP1/FFP2/FFP3 masks), safety gloves (cut protection, stab protection, disposable, chemical protection), safety footwear (S1/S2/S3, ESD, orthopaedic), protective clothing and workwear, respirators, and individual PPE. Revenue is derived from both standard catalogue products and customized/individual PPE solutions. The company operates B2B online shops, dealer networks, and direct sales to enterprise customers.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Uvex Safety Group develops, manufactures, and distributes a comprehensive range of personal protective equipment (PPE) including safety helmets, safety eyewear, hearing protection, respiratory masks, safety gloves, safety footwear, and protective workwear. The company serves industrial, construction, healthcare, automotive, defence, and other occupational safety customers through direct B2B sales, e-commerce, and a global dealer network spanning more than 30 countries, with strong in-house "Made in Germany" manufacturing competence.

Product overview

Uvex Safety Group is a comprehensive personal protective equipment (PPE) manufacturer offering a full head-to-toe product portfolio. The core offering consists of nine main product categories: safety helmets (including Mips-equipped models and forestry visors), safety glasses (featuring flagship lines like uvex hypervision and uvex pheos nxt), hearing protection (earplugs, banded earplugs, and Bluetooth-enabled uvex aXess one earmuffs), respiratory protection (FFP1-FFP3 masks across silv-Air c, e, and premium families), safety gloves (including cut protection lines like uvex Bamboo TwinFlex and uvex phynomic), safety footwear (S1-S3 classes with sporty uvex 1 sport and trend-forward uvex 2 trend lines), protective clothing (suXXeed industry and corporate 26 workwear), and individual PPE solutions. The individual PPE portfolio includes prescription safety spectacles, computer glasses, hearing protection otoplastics, and uvex medicare orthopaedic shoe adaptations. Additionally, uvex offers digital service tools (uvex glove expert, uvex RX lens consulting, centRX for lens centering), e-procurement solutions, and uvex academy training services. The company also provides lone worker protection solutions. Uvex positions itself as a one-stop provider of integrated occupational safety solutions spanning multiple industries including aerospace, defense, construction, healthcare, automotive, fire and rescue, and tactical/special forces.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HexArmor: Premium safety gloves brand acquired by uvex in 2015, specializing in high-performance cut and impact protection
• Heckel
• uvex laservision
• uvex sportstyle RX
• uvex medicare
• uvex academy

Products and services

• Safety helmets (with Mips brain protection) Range of occupational safety helmets and bump caps for head protection across industrial, construction, and forestry applications, including Mips-equipped models and forestry-specific designs with visor systems.
• uvex hypervision safety eyewear with face guard Advanced safety eyewear system combining protective glasses with integrated face guard for panoramic field of vision and comprehensive eye and face protection in industrial environments, featuring anti-fog and UV protection.
• uvex pheos nxt safety eyewear Next-generation safety eyewear offering enhanced protection and comfort features for extended wear in industrial and professional settings.
• Prescription safety spectacles Safety eyewear with prescription lenses, providing vision correction combined with workplace eye protection for individual employees, served through certified optics partners.
• Computer glasses (VDU spectacles) Prescription spectacles designed for computer and visual display unit work, providing eye protection and visual comfort for prolonged screen use in office and industrial environments.
• uvex aXess one Bluetooth hearing protector Bluetooth-enabled hearing protection earmuffs combining active noise cancellation/hearing protection with wireless connectivity for communication and entertainment while working in noisy industrial environments.
• Hearing protection otoplastics Custom-fitted earplugs (otoplastics) providing personalized hearing protection with superior comfort and noise reduction, fitted through certified acoustic specialist partners.
• uvex silv-Air respiratory protection masks Respiratory protection masks available in FFP1, FFP2, and FFP3 protection classes, with multiple product families (c, e, premium) for applications in wood processing, construction, welding, metalwork, waste disposal, agriculture, and healthcare.
• uvex Bamboo TwinFlex cut protection gloves Cut protection safety gloves featuring Bamboo TwinFlex technology combining bamboo and high-performance fibers for enhanced comfort, tactile sensitivity, and reliable cut resistance for industrial applications.
• uvex phynomic cut protection gloves Cut protection gloves designed for every level of cut resistance, offering a balance of protection and dexterity for precision work tasks with ergonomic design for all-day comfort.
• uvex 3 MACSOLE safety footwear Premium safety footwear line featuring MACSOLE rubber-nitrile outsole technology for superior grip, durability, heat resistance, and slip resistance. Includes specialized models for welding and foundry work.
• uvex 1 sport metal-free safety shoes Metal-free safety shoes combining sporty design with occupational safety protection, featuring lightweight construction and ergonomic design for industrial use.
• uvex 2 trend safety shoes Modern safety shoes with trend-forward design, providing reliable S1-S3 foot protection with enhanced comfort and contemporary aesthetics.
• uvex medicare orthopaedic safety shoe adaptations Certified orthopaedic adaptations for safety shoes including shoe raising up to 3cm, rocker soles, butterfly rollers, edge increases, and individually adapted comfort insoles, for workers who cannot wear conventional safety shoes due to conditions such as diabetes or wide feet. Certified by Prüf- und Forschungsinstitut Pirmasens and TÜV Rheinland.
• uvex corporate 26 workwear Professional protective workwear and corporate clothing designed for industrial environments, offering durability, workplace safety compliance, and corporate identity for enterprise workwear programs.
• uvex suXXeed industry workwear Industrial workwear collection branded as 'Overalls 2.0' designed for durability and comfort in demanding industrial environments and modern industrial applications.
• uvex lone worker protection Integrated protection solutions for lone workers, combining PPE with monitoring and alert systems for the safety of employees working in isolation.
• uvex sportstyle RX prescription sports glasses Prescription sports glasses under the uvex sportstyle RX brand featuring high-definition (HD) prescription lenses with free-form technology for optimum visual comfort and protection during sports activities.

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature14 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered moderate, core and flagship.

• IVPS (Interessenverbund Persönliche Schutzausrüstung e. V.)moderateOthersUvex Safety Group is a member of IVPS (Interessenverbund Persönliche Schutzausrüstung e. V.), the German industry association for personal protective equipment. This membership signifies the company's role as a recognized participant in the German PPE industry ecosystem.
• Prüf- und Forschungsinstitut Pirmasens e. V.coreTechnology or IntegrationThe Prüf- und Forschungsinstitut Pirmasens e. V. (Test and Research Institute for Footwear Production) provides type-examination certification for uvex orthopaedic safety shoe adaptations. This third-party certification ensures regulatory compliance of uvex medicare orthopaedic solutions.
• TÜV RheinlandcoreTechnology or IntegrationTÜV Rheinland provides type-examination certification for uvex orthopaedic safety shoe adaptations (alongside the Prüf- und Forschungsinstitut Pirmasens). This dual certification approach ensures broad regulatory acceptance of uvex medicare orthopaedic solutions across German and European markets.
• Mips ABcoreTechnology or IntegrationUvex integrates Mips® (Multi-directional Impact Protection System) brain protection technology into its safety helmets. Mips AB licenses its proprietary helmet safety technology to uvex, which incorporates it into models such as uvex pheos helmets for enhanced rotational impact protection.
• Ellen MacArthur FoundationflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerUvex is a member of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, the leading circular economy organization. This membership supports uvex's sustainability strategy including product lifecycle thinking, CO₂ footprint reduction, and alignment with European Green Deal goals for sustainable PPE.
• HexArmormoderateChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHexArmor is branded as a uvex group company on the uvex safety website, with dedicated product pages for HexArmor gloves. HexArmor serves the US market for cut and stab protection gloves, extending uvex group's geographic reach in North America.
• uvex sportstyle RX (uvex group brand)moderateChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUvex sportstyle RX is a uvex group brand specializing in prescription sports glasses with high-definition (HD) prescription lenses using free-form technology for sports applications. Marketed as a distinct brand under the uvex group umbrella.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• JSP Safety: JSP Safety is a UK-based PPE manufacturer with overlapping head, eye, hearing and respiratory protection portfolios, particularly active in European construction and industrial markets similar to Uvex.
• Delta Plus: Delta Plus is a European PPE manufacturer with comparable head-to-toe offering (helmets, eyewear, gloves, footwear, fall protection) competing for the same mid-market industrial and construction accounts across Europe.
• Bollé Safety: Bollé Safety is a focused safety eyewear and head-protection specialist, comparable to Uvex's hypervision, pheos and helmet product families and competing directly in European industrial eyewear procurement.
• Dräger: Dräger is a German-headquartered safety and medical technology peer with overlapping respiratory protection, gas detection and safety helmet portfolios for industrial and emergency response customers.
• Ansell: Ansell is a globally focused PPE manufacturer competing most directly with Uvex in cut-protection, chemical, and disposable gloves, and is named by Uvex's GTM data as a competitor in the Australian PPE market.
• MSA Safety: MSA Safety is an industrial safety specialist overlapping with Uvex in safety helmets (with Mips integration), respiratory protection, hearing protection and fall protection for construction, industrial and fire & rescue segments.
• Showa Group: Showa Group is a specialist disposable and chemical-protection glove manufacturer, directly comparable to Uvex's safety glove segment including disposable gloves and chemical protection ranges.

Broad incumbents

• Kimberly-Clark Professional: Kimberly-Clark Professional supplies PPE (notably Kleenguard protective apparel and Kimtech gloves/masks) and is identified in Uvex's channel data as a competing Australian PPE market player.
• 3M: 3M's Personal Safety Division is a direct competitor to Uvex across respirators, safety eyewear, hearing protection and protective gear, and is identified alongside Uvex as a top growth driver in the global safety eyewear market.
• Honeywell: Honeywell's Personal Protective Equipment portfolio (Miller fall protection, Howard Leight hearing, North safety eyewear/respirators) overlaps substantially with Uvex's full-range head-to-toe PPE offering across enterprise channels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/uvex-group
• Xx.com/uvexsafetygroup
• Facebookfacebook.com/uvexsafetyaunz

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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