What Gibb Group does

Gibb Group is a UK-headquartered (Aberdeen) distributor of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Maintenance, Repair and Operational (MRO) equipment serving the global energy sectors — oil & gas, marine, and renewables. Operating for close to a century, the company structures its offering across four specialist divisions: Gibb Safety & Survival (PPE and survival products), Gibb Tools & Supplies (MRO equipment, tools, and consumables), Gibb Rental & Service (equipment rental, inspection, testing, cleaning, and certification), and Gibb Medical & Rescue (first aid training, equipment, and clinical governance, including the proprietary EURIECA® program for offshore wind).

The company distributes through dedicated enterprise account managers, short- and long-term rental contracts, and a secure e-commerce platform offering 95,000+ in-stock catalogue items with global shipping. Value-added services include in-house corporate branding (embroidery, badging, heat-seal personalisation) and after-sales certification support. The MCA Service Centre of Excellence accreditation and ISO 14001 certification underpin its service and environmental credentials.

Revenue derives from a mix of one-time product sales (PPE, MRO), recurring rental fees, and professional service income from inspection, certification, and first-aid training. Gibb Group is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Clarkson PLC (LSE: CKN.L, FTSE 250), enabling it to leverage a parent footprint of 64 offices in 24 countries and 2,000+ employees for procurement scale and geographic reach.

Name

Gibb Group

Legal name

Gibb Group Ltd

Website

https://gibbgroup.global

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Gibb Group is a UK-based distributor of PPE, MRO equipment, and safety/rental services to the global oil & gas, marine, and renewables sectors, operating four divisions and a 95,000+ SKU e-commerce platform under Clarkson PLC.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Safety Equipment Distribution

NAICS

Support Activities for Mining (21311), Support Activities for Mining (2131)

SIC

Oil & Gas Field Services, Nec (1389), Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533)

akta.pro primary industry

Marine MRO Parts & Consumables Distribution (TLAKAOAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Oil & Gas Midstream & Pipeline O&M (Pipelines, Compressor Stations) (EUAEAGAF)

Keywords

• Safety equipment distribution
• PPE supply
• MRO equipment supply
• Energy sector services
• Survival equipment rental

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices15 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. PPE and Safety Products Sales: Sale of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and safety products across the energy sector, including distribution of branded and third-party safety gear through enterprise sales and e-commerce channels.
2. MRO Equipment, Tools and Consumables: Supply of Maintenance, Repair and Operational (MRO) equipment, tools and consumables to the energy sectors, delivered through the Tools & Supplies division.
3. Rental Solutions: Short- and long-term rental options for safety, PPE, survival and tool equipment, including logistics and certification. Revenue generated from rental fees charged to clients.
4. Service and Inspection: Inspection, testing, cleaning, laundering and certification services for PFPE and survival equipment through the MCA-recognised Service Centre of Excellence.
5. Medical & Rescue Services: First aid training, equipment, and clinical governance services including the EURIECA® advanced first aid program for offshore wind sector.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Gibb Group is a leading global distributor of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Maintenance, Repair and Operational (MRO) equipment to the energy sectors, operating through four specialist divisions: Gibb Safety & Survival (PPE and survival products), Gibb Tools & Supplies (MRO equipment, tools and consumables), Gibb Rental & Service (equipment rental, inspection, testing and certification), and Gibb Medical & Rescue (first aid training, equipment and clinical governance including the EURIECA® program). The company serves oil & gas, marine, and renewables clients globally via enterprise field sales, a 95,000+ product e-commerce platform, and certified service operations.

Product overview

Gibb Group is a leading global distributor of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Maintenance, Repair and Operational (MRO) equipment to the energy sectors, operating as a single integrated offering with four specialist business divisions. The core portfolio consists of Gibb Safety & Survival (PPE and survival products), Gibb Tools & Supplies (MRO equipment, tools and consumables), Gibb Rental & Service (equipment rental, inspection, testing and certification services), and Gibb Medical & Rescue (first aid training, equipment and clinical governance featuring the EURIECA® program). Value-added services include a proprietary e-commerce platform with 95,000+ products, corporate branding solutions, and comprehensive after-sales support. The company also maintains a Renewables Catalogue for wind sector offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Gibb Safety & Survival: One of Europe's leading distributors of Safety, Personal Protection Equipment and survival products.
• Gibb Tools & Supplies
• Gibb Rental & Service
• Gibb Medical & Rescue

Products and services

• Safety and Survival Equipment (PPE) Distribution of Personal Protective Equipment and survival products (including PFPE — personal fall protection equipment) to energy sector clients for onshore and offshore operations, delivered through dedicated account managers and the e-commerce platform.
• MRO Equipment, Tools and Consumables Supply of Maintenance, Repair and Operational equipment, tools, and consumables to the oil & gas, marine, and renewables industries through the Tools & Supplies division.
• Equipment Rental Services Short- and long-term rental of safety, PPE, survival, and tool equipment with logistics and certification support, serving energy sector projects with flexible rental inventory.
• Inspection, Testing, Cleaning and Certification Services MCA-recognised Service Centre of Excellence providing inspection, testing, cleaning, laundering, and certification services for PFPE and survival equipment to ensure compliance and fitness for use.
• EURIECA® Advanced First Aid Program Global standard of advanced first aid for the offshore wind sector, designed by Emergency Medical Services specialists to transform casualty care, improve outcomes, and save lives.
• First Aid Training, Equipment and Clinical Governance First aid training, equipment supply, and clinical governance services for energy sector clients, including advanced medical response capabilities for offshore and remote operations.
• Corporate Branding and Workwear Personalisation Service Full in-house corporate branding solution for workwear and accessories including embroidery, badging, and heat-seal personalisation using the latest equipment.
• E-commerce Ordering Platform Secure online ordering platform providing global access to over 95,000 standard PPE, safety, MRO, and tooling products in stock and ready to ship.

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Trauma & Resuscitation Services Limited (Trauma Resus)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Gibb Group completed the acquisition of Trauma Resus, a first aid innovator, which has joined Gibb Group under the division 'Gibb Medical & Rescue'. This acquisition strengthens Gibb Group's safety and survival offering.
• Wind Farm Equipment Limited (WFE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGibb Group Ltd successfully completed an asset purchase agreement with Wind Farm Equipment Limited, expanding its capabilities in the renewable energy sector.
• RWEcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGibb Group was awarded a multi-year contract for the provision of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to RWE, one of the world's leading renewable energy companies.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• BrandSafway: Large industrial services and access provider serving energy, infrastructure, and commercial markets. Overlaps with Gibb Group's rental and on-site safety service motion but at broader scale.
• WESCO International: Global distributor and supply-chain solutions provider across industrial, utility, and energy end markets. Provides comparable MRO, safety, and e-commerce procurement alternatives to large energy-sector accounts.
• W.W. Grainger: One of the largest broad-line MRO distributors in North America with a significant safety/PPE portfolio. Competes with Gibb Group on e-commerce procurement and large-enterprise supply contracts.
• Fastenal Company: Global industrial distributor with deep safety, PPE, and onsite vendor-managed inventory capabilities. A scaled incumbent offering similar supply-chain and customer-adjacent solutions to energy and industrial buyers.

Direct peers

• Patterson Offshore: UK supplier of PPE, survival equipment, and MRO consumables to offshore energy operators. Direct competitor in safety gear distribution and certification for the same North Sea and offshore wind customers.
• OEG Energy: Aberdeen-headquartered provider of equipment, rentals, and services to the offshore energy sector. Comparable in offshore-wind and oil & gas customer overlap, with a similar bundled-supply/service model.
• Total Safety: US-headquartered provider of safety services, equipment, and rentals to energy and industrial customers. Comparable in PPE rental, inspection, and certified life-safety service delivery.
• WFS Group (Wind Farm Supplies): Specialist supplier of PPE, tooling, and consumables to the UK and European offshore wind sector. Competes head-to-head with Gibb Group's renewables catalogue and WFE-acquired product lines.
• Bramco Group: UK-based distributor of PPE, MRO, tools, and consumables serving oil & gas, marine, and renewables. Closest direct peer in catalogue breadth, customer base, and offshore-wind focus.

Emerging players

• RelyOn Nutec: Global provider of safety and survival training, particularly for offshore wind and oil & gas. Adjacent competitor to Gibb Medical & Rescue and EURIECA® training offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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