In a move to enhance the distribution of its motorsport products, Hillcrest Technologies, the holding company of Lifeline Fire & Safety Systems, has acquired the assets and intellectual properties of Stockbridge Racing and Willans Racing, a long established motorsport safety harness specialist.
Through the acquisition of the Stockbridge Racing business, Lifeline will position itself as a leading global manufacturer of motorsport safety products while also gaining access to new markets across motorsport, defence and niche vehicle sectors.
Managing director and owner of Lifeline Jim Morris commented, “I have always held the Willans brand in high regard and respect. Willans is the original motorsport safety harness manufacturer and has been trusted by many of the world’s leading drivers, teams and manufacturers throughout its nearly 60-year history. By bringing the Willans brand into the group, we can build on the excellent foundations established by Simon Perkins and founder John Fenning, while continuing to develop our product range and expand into new markets in line with our growth strategy.”
Simon Perkins, managing director of Stockbridge Racing, added, “Having known Jim for almost 20 years, it feels very fitting to pass the baton to him and his team. Now I know the brand I have developed over the last 19 years is in safe hands, I look forward to seeing it continue to grow and evolve. This transition will also allow me and my team to better focus on further developing the fuel tank business we have built during the last 11 years under a new brand, Capsaflex Limited.”
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