October 21, 2020
MES announced today it has acquired Douglas Safety Systems
MES has acquired Douglass Safety Systems, LLC, headquartered in Sanford, MI. Founded in 1994, Douglass Safety Systems is a leading Safety equipment supplier to municipal and volunteer fire departments and industrial corporations throughout the state of Michigan.
Tom Hubregsen, MES CEO, commented, “We are excited to welcome the Douglass Safety team into the MES family. With our shared values around customer service, knowledgeable sales professionals and service technicians, Douglass Safety is a perfect addition for MES.” Doug Engwis, owner of Douglass Safety Systems, remarked, “Now Douglass Safety Systems customers will have access to MES’s extensive line of products and services. In addition, our customers will be able to leverage MES’s state of the art ordering and e-commerce platforms.”
About MES Life Safety
Since 2001, MES Life Safety has been dedicated to protecting heroes from heat, hazards, and heights in the most challenging environments. As a trusted supplier to the fire service, law enforcement, and industrial safety markets, MES equips at-risk workers with apparatus, gear, and high-performance products from leading brands such as 3M Scott, Honeywell, ISC, Fire-Dex, Seek Thermal, Hurst Jaws of Life, and 5.11 Tactical. With the nation’s largest network of specialized sales representatives, mobile service technicians, and strategically located service centers, MES delivers unmatched equipment, apparatus, and support to ensure readiness and safety on every mission.