STIF Acquires StuvEx to Expand Explosion Protection Capabilities
The acquisition marks a key strategic step in STIF’s growth, positioning the company as a comprehensive industrial and energy safety provider in Europe and beyond.
STIF, a French specialist in passive explosion protection, has completed the acquisition of Belgian company StuvEx, a leading European provider of active explosion protection systems. The acquisition marks a key strategic step in STIF’s growth, positioning the company as a comprehensive industrial and energy safety provider in Europe and beyond.
By integrating StuvEx’s expertise in active protection—covering detection, suppression, and isolation systems—STIF now offers a full spectrum of explosion protection technologies. This move enhances its presence across key sectors such as agri-food, chemicals, dust treatment, and wood processing.
Headquartered in Belgium with around 50 employees, StuvEx generated €13 million in revenue in 2024 and has demonstrated solid profitability. Its operations are concentrated in the Benelux region, France, and the UK. The acquisition, mainly financed through bank debt, will be consolidated into STIF’s accounts from July 1, 2025.
