Gilde Equity Management reignites partnership with Dunlop Protective Footwear

Raalte – Gilde Equity Management is pleased to announce it has re-acquired a majority stake in Dunlop Protective Footwear from EQT.

Dunlop Protective Footwear (“Dunlop”) is the global leader in high-performance safety boots for professionals. As a trusted name in the personal protective equipment industry, Dunlop sets the standard for safety, durability and comfort. With proprietary manufacturing technology and a globally recognized brand, Dunlop delivers premium-quality safety boots that workers rely on every day. Dunlop is globally active in over 50 countries and has production facilities in the Netherlands, Portugal, and the US. Dunlop will continue to build on the strong foundations established over the past years, including its innovation and sustainability leadership in the industry, highlighted by achieving an EcoVadis Gold rating for the third consecutive year, and a strong digital platform.

Maurice Hansté, CEO of Dunlop: “We are very pleased to continue our growth journey together with Gilde Equity Management as new majority shareholder. We are confident that our longstanding relationship with Gilde, coupled with their deep industry expertise, will lead to a successful and productive partnership. Together, we will continue to expand our premium product portfolio and our innovation leadership. We look forward to working closely with Gilde to achieve our shared ambitions and drive future growth.”