Mechanix Wear, a portfolio company of Gryphon Investors (“Gryphon”), has acquired OTEX. Based in Rochester, New York, OTEX is an innovative developer and manufacturer of tech-enabled personal protective equipment (PPE) offering premium, R&D‑driven safety solutions and protective apparel. The Company is best known for its SMARTHOOD™ technology, which integrates industry‑leading hood protection with advanced air‑quality innovations and cooling systems to protect from harmful chemicals in the air when arc flashes occur.

Mechanix Wear, based in Valencia, California, designs and manufactures high-performance work gloves and protective apparel for use in automotive, construction, industrial, and tactical applications. The Company’s products are sold in more than 20,000 retail store locations across more than 70 countries and through industrial distributors.

EC M&A acted as M&A advisor to Mechanix Wear and Gryphon on this transaction.