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OVER 130 YEARS OF INNOVATION 1953 1966 1975 1975 1985 1991 1993 1994 1995 2000 2000 2003 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2012 2015 2016 2017 2019 2019

Globe invented turnout gear over 130 years ago. Today we still deliver the most advanced, best-fitting, and longest-lasting protection Recognizing that the rescue component of firefighters’ jobs continues to
by listening to our customers, creating breakthrough designs, and applying the engineering skills of the nation’s most trusted 2000 grow, Globe introduces Globe LifeLine — the right gear for the job. Globe
manufacturer. implements Lean Manufacturing, dramatically improving efficiency 2000 2009
and reducing delivery times.

Our employees and our distributors all share a passion for building “Athletic Gear for Firefighters” in their choice of styles, materials, Globe launches G-XTREME®— the world’s most advanced turnout

and options. And no matter what challenges tomorrow’s firefighters face, they can be sure that Globe will continue to be there to 2003 gear — designed to move the way the human body moves without restriction.
protect them.
REAXTION® joins the Globe Cairns family, with its patented collar that 2003 2012
attaches the liner to the outside of the jacket and adds length and fullness
Globe Manufacturing Company is founded in Lynn, MA. Globe is a charter member of the National Fire Protection where the body bends.
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Courtland F.H. Freese buys the company and moves it to Association, creating the first NFPA 1971 Standard for Protective
Pittsfield, NH, which remains its headquarters to this day. 1975 Clothing for Structural Fire Fighting. Globe becomes the first Globe introduces “Athletic Footwear for Firefighters,” with its remarkably
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to comply with this new standard for every turnout sold. 2006
Globe receives a patent for a waterproof coat using an flexible, cushioned, and contoured construction, to choruses of “Wow.” 2005 2015
outer shell, a waterproof barrier, and a thermal lining — the Globe introduces two state-of-the-art performance
same system still used today by all manufacturers of 1985 fabrics: PBI® for outer shells and waterproof, breathable Globe launches IH™ Pants — integrating a Class 2 internal seat harness
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turnout gear. Gore-Tex® fabric for moisture barriers. 2007
with floating, load-equalizing leg loops into turnout gear.
Globe is the first to use 3M™ Scotchlite™ reflective trim to add Globe brings ergonomic design to turnout gear by
visibility to its turnout gear. 1991 launching the revolutionary GX-7™, which rapidly Globe introduces G-XCEL® and RSX™ turnout gear styles — 2006 2016
becomes the most popular turnout gear in the fire service. 2008 serious performance and great value.
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Globe introduces DuPont NOMEX® inherently
flame-resistant fabric. The fourth generation of the founding Freese family takes Another new Globe turnout style — CLASSIX®. Value-priced turnout gear
over the ownership and management of Globe. Gef (left), 2009 with a nod to the traditional.
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Rob (middle), and Don (right).
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G-XTREME® introduces a whole new dimension in fit — SHAPE. Now your 2007 2017
Globe is the first manufacturer of turnouts to achieve 2012 gear can really fit your body — without extra bulk and without restriction —
ISO 9001 Certification.
so that you can perform your job better.
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Globe acquires Cairns Protective Clothing. Globe introduces the evolution of Athletic Gear for Firefighters. The
new G-XTREME® 3.0 is completely retailored from collar to cuff to provide
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even less restriction. 2008 2019
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Globe previews the future of turnout gear — ATHLETIX™. New material
technology enables the all-new athletic design with stretch fabrics that
allow closer, body-contoured fit to provide unprecedented range of motion
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with less bulk, more flexibility, and lighter weight.
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MSA acquires Globe Manufacturing Company to continue the Globe
tradition of innovation.
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Globe revolutionizes turnout pants again with the new Globe Pant System –
the only pants available in four fits: Slim, Regular, Relaxed, and Women’s.
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