PMS Group has been acquired by Unitex Group
The private shareholders of PMS Group have sold the company to Unitex Group.
Founded in 1985 in Franche Comté, France, PMS Group designs, manufactures and distributes four high-quality complementary product ranges, including lifting equipment (textile slings, wire rope slings and chain slings), lashing equipment, polyurethane protection and personal protective equipment against falls from height. The group creates organic growth relying on a fully integrated value chain, from engineering to after sales and has production sites in France, Tunisia and United Arab Emirates. PMS Group offers a wide range of services including consulting, technical support, short time delivery and training, and has a strong culture of innovation associated with a high level of quality and 100% product traceability, and has a diversified customer base of more than 3,000 clients.
Unitex Group is a leader in the manufacture of lifting and lashing equipment (wire-ropes, ropes, textile slings, pullets and lifting devices) in the aeronautics, energy, environment and industry sectors. The group operates 20 subsidiaries around the world.
Oaklins’ team in France led a competitive process and acted as the exclusive sell-side financial advisor to support PMS Group in finding the best partner to pursue its growth.


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