Total Safety, a global leader of integrated safety services and solutions, has announced that it has acquired Scotsafe, a Scotland-based supplier of gas detection systems and equipment, breathing air, fit testing, and other critical safety systems and personnel. The acquisition gives Total Safety the opportunity to offer an even greater variety of safety equipment and services to its UK customers.

“We are very pleased to announce this most recent acquisition and to welcome the Scotsafe team to Total Safety,” said David E. Fanta, chief executive officer of Total Safety. “By adding this experienced team and strategic offering to our suite of services, we can provide a more comprehensive offering to the strategic North Sea and surrounding markets and respond to our clients more expediently.”

Founded in 1991, Scotsafe provides service for both the land-based and offshore energy industry in the North Sea market out of its office in Aberdeen, Scotland.

Scotsafe’s founder Adrian Scott stated: “This is a very exciting time for our employees and clients. The synergy between our two companies will allow for market growth and employment opportunities, I’d like to thank all the customers, suppliers and staff who have contributed to our success so far and look forward to delivering the enhanced capabilities the new dynamic partnership will provide.”