Ansell acquires Kimberly-Clark's PPE business for $640M, including Kimtech and KleenGuard brands.

Ansell, a manufacturing company, is acquiring Kimberly-Clark's personal protective equipment business for $640 million. The acquisition is expected to enhance Ansell's sales of specialist products designed for clean room applications, and widen its portfolio of products sold into scientific verticals such as pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and semi-conductors. The deal includes Kimtech and KleenGuard brands.