Aearo Technologies LLC

Type: Subsidiary
On the web: http://www.aearo.com

When the sparks fly, it helps to be under the aegis of Aearo Technologies. The company manufactures and sells a slew of personal protection and energy-absorbing equipment to the do-it-yourself retail market in more than 70 countries. Sold under brand names such as AOSafety, E-A-R, Peltor, and SafeWaze, its products include earplugs, goggles, face shields, respirators, hard hats, safety clothing, first-aid kits, and communication headsets. Aearo also supplies safety prescription eyewear and makes energy-absorbing foams that control noise, vibration, and shock. The company operates as part of 3M Company's Safety, Security and Protection Services business segment.

Officers:
SVP Operations and Research and Development: Thomas R. D'Amico
Peltor Marketing and Business Development, Communications, Government and Military: Tom Lavalle
SVP Corporate Development and Chief Strategy Officer: Rahul Kapur

Competitors:
Honeywell Safety Products
Mine Safety Appliances
Sperian Protection