Pinnacle Textile Industries Acquires Topps Safety Apparel

GALLS Acquires Phoenix Safety Outfitters

August 11, 2025

Industrial Services

GALLS has acquired Phoenix Safety Outfitters, a regional provider of fire PPE, uniforms, and related services based in Springfield, Ohio. The acquisition expands GALLS' footprint and service capabilities for fire departments and first responders, bringing Phoenix's distribution center, SCBA service center and mobile service fleet into GALLS' platform.

Thompson Safety Acquires Metropolitan Fire Protection

January 7, 2026

Construction

Thompson Safety, a Houston-based provider of fire protection and workplace safety services, has acquired Pennsylvania-based Metropolitan Fire Protection to expand its fire sprinkler and standpipe capabilities in the Philadelphia market. The deal strengthens Thompson's ability to serve commercial and industrial multi-site customers in Pennsylvania and creates cross-sell opportunities across its safety and first-aid service lines.

Protective Industrial Products Acquires Boss Glove and Safety Business

December 4, 2019

Manufacturing

Protective Industrial Products, Inc. (PIP), headquartered in Latham, New York, has acquired the assets of the Boss Glove and Safety business from Boss Manufacturing Company of Kewanee, Illinois. PIP will integrate Boss's consumer glove and safety product lines into its West Chester retail division and expects the acquisition to expand its product portfolio and strengthen distribution to dealers, retailers and distributors.

GALLS Acquires Pittsburgh Public Safety Supply, Inc.

June 17, 2025

Retail

GALLS, a national supplier of public safety uniforms and equipment, acquired Pittsburgh Public Safety Supply, Inc., a regional provider serving the greater Pittsburgh area. The acquisition expands GALLS' retail and distribution footprint in western Pennsylvania and aims to provide enhanced product availability and operational continuity to local public safety agencies.

Blue Point Capital Partners Recapitalizes National Safety Apparel (NSA)

May 21, 2024

Manufacturing

Blue Point Capital Partners has completed a recapitalization of National Safety Apparel (NSA), a Cleveland-based manufacturer of flame-resistant clothing, electrical PPE and industrial workwear. The Grossman family will remain involved (CEO Chuck Grossman will stay in his leadership role) while Blue Point provides capital and operational resources to accelerate growth, geographic expansion and strategic M&A.

BlackHawk Industrial Acquires Pinnacle Tool & Supply

January 12, 2022

Industrial Services

BlackHawk Industrial, a Tulsa-based industrial distributor, has acquired Pinnacle Tool & Supply, a Toledo, Ohio-based distributor with a second location in Cleveland. The acquisition expands BlackHawk's operational footprint and service capabilities in the Ohio manufacturing market; financial terms were not disclosed.