RENO, Nev., Nov. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Microflex(R) Corporation, a leader in the development and marketing of disposable examination gloves, and a subsidiary of BarrierSafe Solutions International, announced today that BSSI has been purchased by Linden LLC, and The Edgewater Funds.
In addition to Microflex(R), BSSI also owns MicroActive Corporation and FoodHandler(R), Inc. BSSI, headquartered in Reno, NV, is a leading supplier of health and safety barrier products to the foodservice, emergency medical, dental, laboratory, automotive and industrial markets throughout North America. With a focus on premium quality and outstanding service, BSSI sells more than six billion disposable gloves annually under the Microflex(R) and FoodHandler(R) brand names.
Mike Mattos, Chief Executive Officer of BSSI said, "We look forward to working together with our new partners at Linden and Edgewater to further grow our business and expand our infection control, food service and industrial safety platforms through continued organic growth as well as additional acquisitions."
About BarrierSafe Solutions International
BarrierSafe is a leading developer and marketer of branded disposable hand protection and related products. The company offers an extensive selection of high quality disposable gloves and other specialized products for a diverse range of growing niche markets, including the foodservice, dental, laboratory, emergency medical services, nonacute healthcare, automotive and general industrial segments, in which branding, quality, innovation and features are key differentiators that drive end-user demand and loyalty.
About Linden, LLC
Linden is a Chicago-based private equity firm focused exclusively on
the healthcare and life science industries. Linden's strategy is based upon
three key elements: i) healthcare and life science industry specialization,
ii) integration of transaction and operating expertise, and iii) focus on
building strategi
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