Peltor AB

Hearing Protection Equipmentpeltor.se

Peltor AB operates the PELTOR brand of hearing protection and communication headsets within 3M's Safety portfolio, serving industrial workers, professional communication users, and hunting/shooting enthusiasts globally through 3M's B2B distribution channels from Värnamo, Sweden.

Company typePublic
Founded1902
Headquarters—
Headcount11–50
GTM typeB2B
OfferingHardware or Manufacturing

What Peltor AB does

Peltor AB is a Swedish entity operating the PELTOR brand of hearing protection and communication headsets within 3M's (NYSE: MMM) global Safety portfolio. The company is based in Värnamo, Jönköping County, Sweden, with a headcount of 25 employees, and operates as part of 3M Sverige (3M Sweden). PELTOR products are designed for three primary user segments: industrial safety workers requiring hearing protection in loud environments, professionals needing integrated hearing protection with two-way communication, and hunting/shooting enthusiasts seeking recreational hearing protection.

The product line centers on passive and active hearing protection devices, including earmuffs, earplugs, and headset-based communication systems that combine noise attenuation with situational awareness and two-way radio communication. Core product capabilities include high-attenuation hearing protection, integrated communication electronics, comfort engineering for extended wear, and durability for harsh industrial environments. The underlying technology draws on 3M's acoustic engineering and materials science R&D; however, the input data does not describe proprietary AI/ML, embedded software, or connected-device features within the PELTOR product line.

Peltor AB's business model is B2B-driven, leveraging 3M's global Commercial Solutions division for direct enterprise sales and a network of authorized safety equipment resellers for indirect channel reach. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, consistent with enterprise safety procurement. Go-to-market is supported through the 3M Sweden corporate website, industrial safety trade events, and the broader 3M Safety division's marketing infrastructure. The entity's standalone revenue is not disclosed in the source data, and it functions as a regional brand operator within a much larger publicly traded parent organization.

Peltor AB firmographics

Firmographics

Name: Peltor AB
Legal name: 3M Company
Website: https://peltor.se
Company type: Public
Founded year: 1902
Operating status: Operating
Headcount range: 11–50 employees
Short description: Peltor AB operates the PELTOR brand of hearing protection and communication headsets within 3M's Safety portfolio, serving industrial workers, professional communication users, and hunting/shooting enthusiasts globally through 3M's B2B distribution channels from Värnamo, Sweden.
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Peltor AB business model

Business model

GTM type: B2B
Offering type: Hardware or Manufacturing
Cost components: Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

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Peltor AB product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Peltor AB operates as the Swedish entity for the PELTOR brand, manufacturing and distributing professional hearing protection devices and communication headsets. Products include electronic and passive ear muffs, two-way communication headsets with integrated hearing protection, and hearing protection solutions for shooting and hunting. The brand is sold globally through 3M's commercial solutions division and safety equipment reseller networks, targeting industrial workers, construction professionals, and manufacturing personnel in noisy environments.

Product overview

Peltor AB operates as part of 3M's extensive product portfolio. PELTOR™ is a brand specializing in hearing protection and communication solutions for industrial and professional environments. The brand is listed among 3M's professional brands alongside other notable offerings such as Speedglas™, Command™, Post-it®, Scotch®, and Nexcare™. As a 3M brand, Peltor's products are part of a diversified portfolio spanning safety equipment, consumer products, healthcare solutions, and industrial applications.

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Brands

PELTOR: Hearing protection and communication headsets for industrial and professional use. Listed as one of 3M's brands on the Swedish website.
Post-it
Scotch
Command
Scotch-Brite
FUTURO
Nexcare
Speedglas
Cubitron
Tegaderm

Products and services

PELTOR PELTOR is a brand under 3M offering hearing protection and communication solutions for industrial, professional, and outdoor/shooting use. Products include passive and electronic hearing protectors, communication headsets with integrated hearing protection, and shooting/hunting hearing protection, sold globally through 3M's commercial solutions and safety equipment reseller channels.

Companies that use Peltor AB

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Peltor AB technology and API

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Peltor AB competitors and assessment

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Emerging players

Etymotic Research: Etymotic manufactures high-fidelity earplugs and in-ear hearing protection devices used by musicians, industrial workers, and consumers. Its ER-series earplugs are a credible alternative in occupational hearing preservation, particularly where music fidelity matters.
ISOtunes: ISOtunes is a fast-growing brand of Bluetooth-enabled hearing protection for industrial workers, lawn care, and shooting sports. It is an emerging disruptor targeting the prosumer and lighter-industrial segments with consumer-grade ergonomics that increasingly encroach on PELTOR's lower-tier product lines.
Decibullz: Decibullz makes custom-molded hearing protection earplugs aimed at shooting sports, industrial, and motorcyclist users. It competes at the custom-fit end of the hearing protection market and represents a niche emerging alternative to PELTOR's standard-fit offerings.

Direct peers

MSA Safety: MSA Safety is a global PPE manufacturer offering hearing protection, head protection, and communication solutions for industrial and first responder markets. MSA competes directly with PELTOR in integrated safety and communications headsets used by fire/industrial customers.
Sordin: Sordin is a Swedish manufacturer of hearing protection and communication headsets serving industrial, hunting, and military users — directly overlapping PELTOR's product portfolio and customer base. Notably, Sordin is now also part of the 3M family, making it a sister brand with shared distribution and competitive overlap.
Honeywell Safety (Howard Leight): Howard Leight is Honeywell's hearing protection brand, offering earplugs, earmuffs, and banded hearing protectors directly competing with PELTOR in industrial safety channels. Both brands sell through overlapping safety equipment resellers and target identical OSHA/EU compliance-driven buyers.
Walker's (GSM Outdoors): Walker's is a leading brand of hearing protection and enhancement devices specifically for hunting, shooting, and outdoor sports. It directly competes with PELTOR's hunting/shooting segment, offering electronic earmuffs and in-ear protection to the same enthusiast customer base.

Broad incumbents

Honeywell International: Honeywell is a diversified industrial conglomerate whose Safety segment (including Howard Leight, Miller, North) competes broadly with 3M's safety portfolio. As the parent of Howard Leight, Honeywell is a broad incumbent competitor in hearing protection and integrated safety communications.
3M Company: 3M is Peltor AB's parent corporation and the operator of the PELTOR brand globally. As a diversified industrial conglomerate with $30B+ revenue, 3M's broader safety, industrial, and PPE businesses overlap with and provide the operational backbone for PELTOR.

Others

Bose Corporation: Bose is a premium consumer audio company whose active noise-cancelling headphones and aviation/military headsets (e.g., A30, ProFlight) compete with PELTOR at the high end of communications and hearing protection. Bose is adjacent rather than a direct head-to-head industrial PPE competitor but increasingly overlaps in connected listening and aviation headsets.

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Peltor AB subsidiaries and ownership

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Peltor AB funding detail

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Investors

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

Peltor AB M&A and investment

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Investments

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Frequently asked questions about Peltor AB

What does Peltor AB do?

Is Peltor AB a public or private company?

Peltor AB is a public company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.

When was Peltor AB founded?

Peltor AB was founded in 1902. It employs 11 to 50 people.

Who are Peltor AB's main competitors?

Emerging players on record are Etymotic Research, ISOtunes and Decibullz. Direct peers are MSA Safety, Sordin, Honeywell Safety (Howard Leight) and Walker's (GSM Outdoors). Broad incumbents are Honeywell International and 3M Company. Bose Corporation is listed as an others.

Does Peltor AB have an API?

No public API is recorded for Peltor AB.