A.J. Stone Company Ltd. (A.J. Stone) and Sani Gear Inc., two Canadian providers of firefighter personal protective equipment (PPE), has announced a partnership that will offer a full-service solution for fire departments across Ontario and beyond.
The collaboration is intended to mark a major step forward in delivering a seamless, end-to-end PPE experience – from gear selection and measurement to cleaning, inspection and repair – supporting fire departments through the full-service lifecycle, all under one trusted partnership.
As part of this strategic partnership, A.J. Stone Company Ltd. has acquired a 50 percent ownership stake in Sani Gear Inc.
This investment further strengthens the long-term collaboration between the two organizations, while preserving Sani Gear’s operational independence and continuing its commitment to service standards under the leadership of President, Inge Pudelek.
With over five decades of experience serving the fire service community, A.J. Stone has developed deep-rooted expertise in bunker gear solutions and a long-standing track record of supporting fire departments with high-quality protective equipment.
As part of its commitment to evolving alongside the fire industry’s changing needs, the company sought to expand its service offerings to include PPE maintenance and care.
Sani Gear, a second-generation, family-run organization, has earned recognition for its precision-driven decontamination, inspection, repair and rental services.
With over 465 fire departments served and locations in both Ontario and Quebec, Sani Gear brings experience and commitment to firefighter safety and NFPA compliance.
In alignment with the upcoming NFPA 1850: Standard on the Selection, Care, and Maintenance of Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting (consolidating NFPA 1851 and NFPA 1852) and NFPA 1970: Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting, Work Apparel, and Personal Protective Equipment (consolidating NFPA 1971, NFPA 1975, NFPA 1981, and NFPA 1982).
Both organizations recognized the opportunity to strategically align their strengths. The result is a partnership focused on supporting firefighter health, safety and compliance through the full lifecycle of their gear.
Mike Stone, President and CEO of A.J. Stone Company Ltd shared: “Our teams have worked together for years, and it quickly became clear that our companies share more than just business – we share values.
“We both come from families deeply rooted in the fire service and we both believe that taking care of firefighters means going beyond selling gear.
This partnership gives departments the confidence that we’ll be with them every step of the way – from selection to service, through the full-service lifecycle.”
Inge Pudelek, President of Sani Gear added: “With the fire service facing increasing demands and regulatory changes, this partnership couldn’t come at a better time.
“Working with Mike and his incredible team has been a natural fit. We’re detail-driven, family-run and laser-focused on delivering the safest, highest-quality services to our fire departments.
“Together, we’re raising the bar for firefighter protection.”
Canadian providers of PPE, A.J. Stone and Sani Gear Inc. have announced a partnership, enabling both companies to offer a full-service solution for fire departments across Ontario and beyond.
