Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada – Platte River Equity (“Platte River”) portfolio company Municipal Emergency Services, Inc. (“MES”) is pleased to announce its acquisition of Frontline Outfitters, representing its first international expansion in the uniform business. Frontline Outfitters specializes in public safety uniform and outerwear distribution for law enforcement, fire departments, EMS and correctional services across Canada. This strategic acquisition allows MES to strengthen its network, capabilities and expertise in the first responder uniform market across North America. With a history of growth across Canada, Frontline Outfitters will enable MES to serve customers throughout the country.
“The acquisition of Frontline Outfitters reflects our commitment to growth in Canada and our ongoing mission to protect public safety professionals worldwide,” said Marvin Riley, CEO of MES. “By uniting MES’s resources with the expertise of Frontline Outfitters, we are positioned to offer a seamless, worry-free experience for agencies and businesses of all sizes and sectors. Our unwavering focus on quality, meticulous attention to detail, and dedication to our customers will continue to guide us in this next chapter.”
“We are excited to partner with MES and leverage its technology and resources to enhance the service we provide to our customers across Canada,” said John Allen, President of Frontline Outfitters, and Paul Gibbons, Vice President of Frontline Outfitters. “This is the perfect next step in the evolution of Frontline Outfitters as we continue to provide high-quality uniform and equipment products and services.”
“Frontline Outfitters represents the tenth add-on acquisition under Platte River’s ownership. Platte River remains committed to providing the MES team with capital and resources to execute follow-on investments in pursuit of building MES into a world-class distributor supporting the needs of at-risk workers,” said Eric Crawford, Managing Director of Platte River.
