Strengthening Premium Hand Protection Through French Heritage and Global Innovation
Wonder Grip Europe is proud to announce the acquisition of Guyard SA, a highly respected French manufacturer renowned for its expertise in leather glove production since 1977, based in Niherne, France.
This strategic acquisition represents an important milestone in Wonder Grip’s continued growth and commitment to delivering world-class hand protection solutions. It also ensures the preservation and future development of one of France’s established names in premium leather glove manufacturing.
Built on nearly five decades of craftsmanship, Guyard® has earned a strong reputation for quality, durability, and specialist leatherworking expertise. Its heritage, industrial know-how, and dedication to manufacturing excellence make it a natural fit within the Wonder Grip® Group.
Preserving Heritage, Expanding Opportunity
Through this acquisition, Wonder Grip® will bring Guyard’s trusted French craftsmanship to wider international markets, combining traditional manufacturing excellence with advanced product innovation, global reach, and commercial scale.
The Guyard® portfolio now joins the Wonder Grip® premium hand protection range, further strengthening the Group’s ability to serve customers across industrial, trade, agricultural, and specialist sectors with an even broader range of high-performance glove solutions.
A Shared Vision for Growth
This partnership reflects a shared ambition for sustainable growth, operational continuity, and product excellence. With the support of Wonder Grip’s international infrastructure and ongoing investment, Guyard® is ideally positioned to expand its market presence while remaining true to the values and standards that built its reputation.
Leadership Commentary
Julien Cornillon, CEO of Wonder Grip Europe SAS, said:
“The acquisition of Guyard® is a natural next step in our development strategy and another significant milestone in our mission to redefine hand protection. Guyard® brings decades of French craftsmanship and industrial excellence, which strongly aligns with our vision for premium performance products. By combining our global capabilities with Guyard’s heritage expertise, we are creating exciting new opportunities for customers and partners across multiple markets.”
Jonathan Prest, Managing Director of Wonder Grip® UK, added:
“This is a highly positive step forward for the Group. Guyard® has an outstanding reputation for quality and craftsmanship within the hand protection sector, making it an excellent strategic fit for Wonder Grip®. Together, we significantly strengthen our premium offering and create exciting new opportunities to support customers across the UK, Ireland, and beyond. It is a powerful combination of innovation and tradition.”