Impact Products Acquires PPE Distributor Malt Industries

Adding the Purvis, Mississippi distributor further enhances Impact's growth in the gloves & safety category.

TOLEDO, OH — Impact Products, (a division of S.P. Richards Co., Atlanta, GA), announced Thursday it has entered into an agreement to acquire the assets and intellectual property of Malt Industries, effective Oct. 1. Malt Industries is a wholesale distributor of protective apparel and is located in Purvis, Mississippi.

“This acquisition will further enhance Impact’s continued growth and commitment to the Gloves & Safety Category,” according to Terry Neal, President & CEO of Impact Products. “We look forward to bringing the full line of Malt Products to our customer base.”

Impact Products is a manufacturer and supplier of branded and private label non-chemical commercial cleaning, maintenance, safety and related products. The company’s offering encompasses a full suite of janitorial products including floor care products, waste receptacles, washroom accessories and safety products. Markets served by the company include commercial cleaning, industrial services, healthcare, government, schools, office buildings, hospitality and foodservice.

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