OpenGate Capital acquires Total Safety U.S.

OpenGate Capital has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the Europe and Middle East division of Total Safety, a portfolio company of Littlejohn & Co. The transaction marks a strategic carve-out, transforming Total Safety EMEA into a standalone platform focused on delivering safety and compliance solutions to petrochemical and oil and gas sectors within the region. The financial details of the deal remain undisclosed.

Total Safety EMEA, headquartered in Diepenbeek, Belgium, provides integrated safety services including the deployment of trained personnel, equipment rentals, and the sale of personal protective equipment. The company operates in environments where operational integrity and regulatory compliance are critical. OpenGate aims to leverage these capabilities to capitalize on growth opportunities, especially in the Middle East. The existing management team, led by CEO Steven Lanssens, will remain in place to guide the business under its new ownership. The acquisition is subject to customary regulatory approvals and is scheduled to be finalized by late 2026.

The acquisition is part of OpenGate Capital's strategy to identify growth potential in complex carve-out opportunities. Matt Keshian, Managing Director at OpenGate, highlighted the intent to enhance Total Safety EMEA's market position and performance, particularly in the Middle East. CEO Steven Lanssens echoed this vision, expressing optimism about focusing the business's efforts and expanding its reach in their core industries. OpenGate, operating since 2005, has completed over 40 platform acquisitions across Europe and North America, underscoring its experience in this space.

For Total Safety EMEA, this transaction reinforces its ability to operate more autonomously and pursue regional growth. The parent company, Total Safety, under the leadership of CEO Brad Clark, acknowledges the benefits of this strategic partnership with OpenGate in scaling operations effectively across targeted regions.

As the deal awaits regulatory clearance, the focus will be on aligning strategic initiatives to enhance service offerings in the safety solutions market. The importance of regulatory compliance and market expansion opportunities are likely to be key factors driving the closing and subsequent operational strategies for Total Safety EMEA.