G-Form announce acquisition by Eldridge

G-Form, a leader in advanced protective solutions, has announced that it has been acquired by Eldridge.

Glen “Gava” Giovanucci, CEO of G-Form, said: “We are excited about our partnership with Eldridge and this next phase of growth for G-Form. Eldridge is widely known for its deep expertise in sports and media. We believe their ownership and support will provide new opportunities to expand our range of products, scale international distribution, enter new sports and non-sports industries, and increase production of our game-changing SmartFlex technology.”

G-Form’s patented protective gear technology, SmartFlex, is created using advanced polymer formulas. All products are designed to allow athletes freedom of movement while minimising risk of injury by hardening on impact. G-Form’s SmartFlex padding is made in the Company’s own factory in Rhode Island, and its products are currently distributed in more than forty countries.

Tony Minella, Co-founder and President of Eldridge said: “G-Form’s pioneering use of polymer technology and flexible, lightweight designs offers athletes protection tailored specifically to their needs. We believe in Gava and the G-form team’s ability to deliver innovative, best-in-class protective gear across sports and other industries where protection is paramount.”

G-Form’s products provide protection in a bid to enhance athlete performance, and are tailored for a variety of team sports. G-Form also designs solutions for fields requiring innovative protection such as industrial, military, and law enforcement.