PPSS Group Announces Strategic Partnership with E.T.S. S.A.S. in Italy
Written by: Ethan Blin
Wetherby, UK – 09 April 2025 – PPSS Group is proud to announce a new distribution partnership with Italy-based E.T.S. S.A.S., strengthening its reach into the Italian government sector with certified stab resistant body armour solutions.
This collaboration brings together PPSS Group’s industry-leading technology and E.T.S. S.A.S.’s trusted history of supplying protective equipment to government agencies throughout Italy. The partnership will ensure frontline professionals across the country gain access to stab, spike, and blunt force protection that meets globally recognised safety standards.
Jim Still, Director of Business Development at PPSS Group, recently travelled to Monfalcone to meet with E.T.S. S.A.S. Managing Director Francesco Melissari. Reflecting on the visit, Jim said:
“Meeting Francesco and his team in Italy reaffirmed our belief in the importance of partnering with well-established organisations who understand the complex safety demands of frontline duties. E.T.S. S.A.S. shares our commitment to protecting those in high-risk roles with reliable, certified protection.” “
With over 20 years of experience supplying body armour across government sectors, E.T.S. S.A.S. brings deep local knowledge and a hands-on approach to every engagement. Their decision to expand into KR1, SP1, and W5 stab resistant body armour is driven by a growing demand from government agency professionals seeking versatile, durable, and blunt force protection.
“This partnership with PPSS Group represents an exciting opportunity for E.T.S. S.A.S. to introduce groundbreaking protective solutions to the Italian market. We are deeply committed to collaborating with innovative companies that prioritise the safety and well-being of those who server our communities. By offering advanced body armour that defends against stab, spike and blunt force threats, we aim to provide Italian law enforcement and security professionals with the best possible equipment, ensuring they can perform their duties confidently and return safely to their families each day.”
Industry Leading Certified Protection
PPSS Group’s body armour is designed to protect high-risk professions from modern threats, offering certified protection against knives, spikes, hypodermic needles, and blunt force trauma. Each vest is KR1 + SP1 certified under the UK CAST standard, tested to VPAM W5 for blunt force impact, and also fully compliant with the U.S. NIJ Standard–0115.00 (Spike and Edge Blade Protection Classes, Protection Level 1). A 10-year guarantee demonstrates the durability and confidence behind every product.
About PPSS Group
Based in the UK, PPSS Group specialises in the development of high-performance protective equipment for security, prison, and enforcement agencies worldwide. The company is driven by a team of experts with over 90 years of combined frontline experience.
Media Contact Ethan Blin,
Head of Marketing
PPSS Group
Email: eb@ppss-group.com
Tel: +44 (0) 1423 863 790