Jackson Safety Acquires Chinese Manufacturer

ST. LOUIS, MO, April 25, 2008 – Jackson Products, Inc., a privately held manufacturer and distributor of personal and traffic safety products, announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire a 70% stake in Changzhou Shine Science & Technology Co., Ltd. (“Shine”), of the People's Republic of China for an undisclosed amount. Based in Shanghai, Shine is a manufacturer of welding safety products.

Tom Burns, President and CEO said, “This acquisition supports our global strategy of being the preferred supplier of safety products. Shine’s innovative products, broadens our welding product offering and strengthens our position as the number one manufacturer of auto-darkening filters. The acquisition of Shine will also provide us a manufacturing base in Asia and adds Shine’s excellent engineering talent that will complement our own expertise in auto-darkening technology.”

The transaction is expected to close sometime in the third quarter of this year.

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Jackson Safety Introduces New D-Cell L.E.D. Barricade Light – The Sundowner

ST. LOUIS, MO (February 21, 2008) – Jackson Safety is excited to remind you that when the sun goes down, we go to work at providing guaranteed visibility on the roadways! Our new and improved L.E.D. barricade light, the Sundowner operates on 4, easy to install, D-Cell batteries that make it significantly more user-friendly and lightweight than the original, heavier 6V version. An internal ambient photocell operates with a timed delay that reacts to natural light in the environment. A 90 degree angle lens offers increased visibility to oncoming traffic and 3 way switching options – steady burn, flashing, off – make it easier than ever to use for any application! The Sundowner meets all MUTCD and ITE requirements and is MADE IN THE U.S.A.

About Jackson Safety
Jackson Safety, headquartered in Fenton Missouri, is a global market leader in the manufacturing of welding, industrial and traffic safety products.

Jackson markets its products worldwide, with emphasis on North America, Canada, and Europe, under established, well-known brand names such as Jackson, Allsafe, Services & Materials, Smith & Wesson, Winchester, Hunstman and Silencio.

Jackson Safety Acquires Safemaster OY

ST. LOUIS (December 6, 2007) - Jackson Safety announced today it has acquired the assets of Safemaster OY, a leading designer and manufacturer of welding helmets in the Nordic Region.

Located in Tampere, Finland, Safemaster has developed a robust range of welding products, including lightweight helmets for grinding and welding as well as helmet systems uniquely designed for Powered Air Purifying Respiratory (PAPR) products.

"Through the leadership of it's founder Reijo Lehtonen, Safemaster has consistently created innovative designs with functionality to improve the welders productivity and comfort", stated Tom Burns - Jackson Safety's President and Chief Executive Officer. "We are excited to welcome Safemaster into the Jackson Safety family, especially as we prepare for our 75th anniversary in 2008."

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Jackson Safety Welcomes Wilson Industries

ST. LOUIS, MO, (Friday, October 12, 2007) – Privately held Jackson Safety announced today that it has acquired the assets of Wilson Industries, a leading manufacturer of welding curtains and blankets. Based in Pomona, CA, Wilson originated the concept of transparent welding curtains and other products which protect welders from optical radiation, while creating safe visibility within the welding workspace.

“Dean Wilson, the CEO of Wilson, has done an extraordinary job in becoming the market leader in welding curtains, aided by a team of outstanding, experienced people driven by a culture that emphasizes customer service, new product development and a lean operational business model. ” stated Tom Burns, Jackson Safety’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “The Wilson name has been closely identified for 50 years with quality and customer satisfaction, and we are excited to welcome Wilson into the Jackson Safety family, especially as we prepare to celebrate our 75th anniversary in 2008.”

Dean Wilson, CEO of Wilson Industries stated, “Both Jackson Safety and Wilson Industries are passionate about providing our customers value-added safety solutions and excellent service. I am thrilled to have the Wilson family brand be part of Jackson Safety, as both cultures share the belief that success is driven by investing in our people.”

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Jackson Safety Introduces New Reflective Roll-Up Sign – The Marathon

ST. LOUIS, MO, (July 1, 2007) Jackson Safety, a manufacturer of welding, personal protection equipment and highway safety, is excited to announce the newest addition to their line of roll-up signs, a lightweight sign utilizing Reflexite technology – The Marathon.

This new sign is designed with state of the art technology that increases sign detection, especially in low light conditions such as dawn, dusk and overcast days. They are easier to transport because they weigh less – sign only weighs 8 pounds. An ergonomically friendly design reduces risk of back injuries that may occur during setting up or taking down of signs. Photometric performance provides outstanding night time guidance to the motorist and lessens the chance that devices in the transition phase will be impacted due to late maneuvers. The fluorescent material features increased durability and will not wrinkle or crinkle in normal activities. Legibility of the sign will not be diminished after multiple uses.

The Marathon Fluorescent Roll-Up Sign offers an unprecedented 3 year warranty and meets NCHRP 350 & MUTCD standards.

Jackson Safety Appoints Thomas Burns As Chief Executive Officer

ST. LOUIS (May 22, 2007) – Jackson Safety announced the appointment of Thomas Burns as its Chief Executive Officer. Burns most recently served as President of Burnes Group, a Texas-based manufacturer and marketer of consumer products, and was formerly the President of Katy Industries’ Commercial Products Group, a manufacturer and distributor of commercial cleaning and service products. Prior to that, Burns held various positions of increasing responsibility during an eight year career with Newell Rubbermaid.

“Tom has an outstanding track record of success in the packaged goods and durable goods industries. His knowledge and experience make him an ideal fit to help us achieve our goals at Jackson” stated George Kelly, Chairman of Jackson Safety. “We welcome Tom and look forward to his leadership and the positive impact that he will have on our customers and our business.”

“I am excited to be joining Jackson Safety at a time when the Company’s drive toward improving service is at the forefront of its strategy,” Burns said. “I look forward to being part of the continued success at Jackson Safety.”

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