Ruth Lee joins Protect Medical group

As part of the Protect Medical group, which includes prominent European brands Spencer, PAX, Söhngen, and Promeba, Ruth Lee will leverage the expertise, knowledge, and resources of these industry leaders to explore new growth opportunities.

Based in Corwen, North Wales, the company offers a range of manikins and operational products for the fire, safety, military and water rescue markets. Ruth Lee recently won the King’s Award for Enterprise in the category Innovation with its pool rescue manikin.

Paul McDonnell, Managing Director of Ruth Lee, shared his enthusiasm for the future: “We are thrilled to be joining the strong portfolio of businesses and brands under Protect Medical. Working for new owners, we believe we have found the ideal partner to help us fulfil our potential to grow in new markets and sectors and to take advantage of the many synergies across the group. With the imminent launch of our mixed reality technology, the timing couldn’t be better.”

Antonio Ciardella and Andreas Harms, Protect Medical CEOs, added: “We are very pleased that Protect Medical is joining forces with Ruth Lee. With Paul McDonnell, the group gains another experienced manager with an extensive international knowledge. His insights will provide valuable support for the group’s strategic decision-making.”

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