De Pardieu has advised the Coverguard group, majority-owned by the family investment holding company DENTRESSANGLE, on the acquisition of the LMA group, aimed at strengthening its personal protective equipment (PPE) offering.
The LMA group, held by Lebeurre, specializes in the design and distribution of technical apparel, workwear and body protection equipment. Founded in the 19th century, the company benefits from longstanding textile know-how and offers a comprehensive range of products designed for professional users.
Coverguard is a group specializing in personal protective equipment. The acquisition of the LMA group forms part of an external growth strategy intended to strengthen its position in the body protection segment and to expand its product offering.
The transaction is based on the complementary businesses of the two groups, combining LMA’s textile expertise with Coverguard’s multi-specialist positioning in personal protective equipment. This acquisition is also intended to support the Coverguard group’s expansion across its target markets, particularly in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, with the support of its shareholder Dentressangle.