David Thompson

Part of MSA Safety, Inc., Bristol Uniforms Ltd. is a leading designer and manufacturer of protective clothing for emergency services worldwide. Bristol Uniforms has been a pioneer in the development of specialist firefighter PPE for over 60 years. The British company employs around 200 people and sells its garments through a network of approximately 70 experienced distributors. The CEOs are Roger Startin and Ian Peter Mitchell. The company, founded in 1801 by John Gardiner, started as a clothing manufacturer in Staple Hill, UK. Bristol Uniforms was acquired by MSA Great Britain Holdings Ltd. on January 25, 2021 for $82.03 million.