Bacou USA, Inc. - BACU- Profile

Bacou USA, Inc.. The principal activities of the Group are designing, manufacturing and selling of products that protect the sight, hearing, hands and respiratory systems of workers against occupational hazards, as well as related instrumentation including gas monitors and test equipment for self-contained breathing apparatus. During June, 2000 the company acquired all of the assets and assumed all of the liabilities of Whiting + Davis, a manufacturer and distributor of metal mesh gloves, sleeves and apparel. Personal protective equipments accounted for 69% of 2000 revenues, Gloves 21% and Optical frames and instruments 10%.