Halma

Halma is a global group of life-saving technology companies that acquires and grows privately-owned specialist SMEs in the safety, environmental and healthcare markets. Founded in 1972 and listed as a constituent of the FTSE 100, the group comprises nearly 50 companies and employs more than 7,000 people, serving customers in over 160 countries. Its stated purpose is to grow a safer, cleaner, healthier future for everyone, every day.

The group's operating model is built around acquisitions of niche businesses with strong growth drivers, after which subsidiary autonomy and entrepreneurial spirit are preserved. Halma describes a network of empowered leaders, collaboration across boundaries, and a focus on long-term value creation over short-term gains, supported by a sustainable growth model and a robust financial foundation. The group reports more than five decades of consecutive growth.

Halma's portfolio spans three segments. Safety technology includes gas detection solutions and safety sensors for detecting gas hazards and other safety applications. Environmental and analysis technology covers water analysis solutions for water testing and monitoring. Healthcare technology includes medical devices. The group's technical domains comprise safety technology, environmental and analysis technology, healthcare technology, gas detection, water analysis, safety sensors and medical devices.