Groningen, Netherlands, 05 August 2025 – Defibrion B.V. (“Defibrion”) a leading Dutch distributor of automated external defibrillators (“AEDs”) and other emergency response products, has completed the acquisition of Ecosafety B.V. (“Ecosafety” or “the Company”), a leading distributor of fire safety equipment.
Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Barendrecht, Ecosafety is one of the largest independent fire safety distributors in the Netherlands, serving installation companies across a broad range of products. Its offering includes fire extinguishers, fire hose reels, related fire safety and emergency products as well as AEDs. Jane Lewis will continue to lead the company.
As a result of this acquisition, Defibrion will significantly expand its product offering across the emergency response market. This will enable Defibrion to serve as a comprehensive provider, catering to most of their customers across all needs, thereby simplifying the supplier landscape. The combined group will have approximately 65 employees, operating from four locations across the Netherlands and Belgium. The group will continue to look for other suitable acquisition targets to expand throughout Europe.
Joshua Valkenier, Co-Founder and CEO of Defibrion, said: “The acquisition of Ecosafety marks an exciting step forward for Defibrion as we expand our footprint in the emergency response space. Ecosafety’s high-quality fire extinguishers and emergency safety equipment are highly complementary to our core AED offering and will enhance our presence in the growing fire safety market. We look forward to welcoming Jane and her team on board to build a full-service provider of emergency response solutions.”
Jane Lewis, CEO of Ecosafety, added: “Joining forces with Defibrion is a proud moment for Ecosafety and a natural next step in our growth journey. We look forward to working with Joshua and his team at Defibrion, combining our strengths to create new opportunities, expand our reach and deliver even greater value to customers across Europe.”
Andre Jeuken, Founder of Ecosafety, concluded: “After a long and intense period of building Ecosafety, it is now time to formally hand over to Jane Lewis. We have prepared for this transition a long time already and I’m confident that she will continue to push our company to new heights.”
For more information, please contact:
Luit Romeijnders at Defibrion – Luit@defibrion.nl
About Defibrion
Founded in 2008, Defibrion provides a broad range of AEDs and emergency response solutions to customers across Europe. The company offers a full-service concept, including product selection, installation, maintenance, and training. Defibrion also developed the ARKY AED cabinet series, which is sold to distributors in more than 35 countries worldwide. With a strong focus on reliability and service, Defibrion supports businesses, governments, and institutions in building safer environments. For more information, visit defibrion.com
About Ecosafety
Founded in 2009 and based in Barendrecht, Ecosafety is a trusted supplier of fire safety equipment and emergency response products. The company serves a broad network of installation partners across the Netherlands, offering a wide range of certified fire extinguishers, hose reels, AEDs, and related safety solutions. Known for its technical expertise, reliable service, and high-quality product offering, Ecosafety supports its customers in meeting the highest standards of fire safety and compliance. For more information, visit ecosafety.n
