03 Jun Lifeline Fire & Safety Systems acquires Willans harnesses in motorsport safety initiative
MIA member Lifeline Fire & Safety Systems have shared the following article.
Through its holding company, Hillcrest Technologies, Lifeline has secured the longevity of one of motorsport’s most famous safety brands.
In a move to further enhance the distribution of its motorsport products, Hillcrest Technologies, the holding company of Lifeline Fire & Safety Systems Ltd, has acquired the assets and intellectual properties of Stockbridge Racing and Willans Racing, a company long established in the field of motorsport safety harnesses.
Through the acquisition of the Stockbridge Racing business, Lifeline will further consolidate its position as a leading global manufacturer of motorsport safety products while also gaining access to new markets across motorsport, defence, and niche vehicle sectors.
On the acquisition, managing director and owner of Lifeline, Jim Morris, commented: “I have always held the Willans brand in high regard and respect. Willans is the original motorsport safety harness manufacturer and has been trusted by many of the world’s leading drivers, teams, and manufacturers throughout its nearly 60-year history. By bringing the Willans brand into the group, we can build on the excellent foundations established by Simon Perkins and founder John Fenning, while continuing to develop our product range and expand into new markets in line with our growth strategy.”
Simon Perkins, managing director of Capsaflex added: “Having known Jim for almost 20 years, it feels very fitting to pass the baton to him and his team. Now I know the brand I have developed over the last 19 years is in safe hands, I look forward to seeing it continue to grow and evolve. This transition will also allow me and my team to better focus on further developing the fuel tank business we have built during the last 11 years under a new brand, Capsaflex Limited.