SureWerx acquires Oberon Co. in Massachusetts

ELGIN - SureWerx, a global provider of safety, tool and equipment products, said Thursday it has acquired the Oberon Co. based in North Dartmouth, Massachusetts.

Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

Oberon designs and manufactures a wide variety of Arc Flash safety products, including suits, face shields and gloves used in foundries, as well as other technical safety products including gas extraction suits, heat reflective shields and various safety accessories.

Since 1978, the company has been recognized as an innovator of highly technical safety products for diverse end markets, protecting the lives of professionals serving electric and gas utilities, oil and gas companies, industrial manufacturers, government and military employers.

"Adding Oberon to our growing, world-class portfolio of SureWerx brands moves us further toward our goal of becoming the global leader in safety and productivity," said SureWerx CEO Chris Baby.