Blue Point Capital Partners Recapitalizes National Safety Apparel (NSA)

Blue Point-backed National Safety Apparel (NSA) Acquires NASCO Industries

December 18, 2025

Manufacturing

National Safety Apparel (NSA), a Blue Point Capital Partners-backed platform, has acquired NASCO Industries, Inc., a U.S. manufacturer of flame-resistant rainwear and protective outerwear headquartered in Washington, Indiana. The add-on expands NSA's flame-resistant rainwear portfolio and strengthens its coverage in the electric utility PPE segment as part of the platform's continued roll-up strategy.

National Safety Apparel (Blue Point-backed) Acquires Bashlin Industries

July 23, 2025

Manufacturing

National Safety Apparel (NSA), a portfolio company of Blue Point Capital Partners, has acquired Bashlin Industries, a fourth-generation manufacturer of climbing gear, fall protection equipment and accessories based in Grove City, Pennsylvania. The add-on expands NSA’s product portfolio into climbing belts, straps and related linemen gear and creates cross-selling opportunities through Bashlin’s distributor network as part of NSA’s continued roll-up strategy under Blue Point.

Blue Point-Backed National Safety Apparel Acquires Warren Heim Corporation

January 9, 2025

Manufacturing

National Safety Apparel (NSA), a portfolio company of Blue Point Capital Partners, has acquired Warren Heim Corporation, a Fort Pierce, Florida-based manufacturer of insulated bags for the electrical utility market. The add-on expands NSA's electrical safety product portfolio and U.S. manufacturing footprint, enhancing cross-selling opportunities through existing distributor networks.

National Safety Apparel (Blue Point-backed) Acquires Tri-Star Glove

July 10, 2024

Manufacturing

Blue Point Capital Partners-backed National Safety Apparel (NSA) has acquired Indiana-based Tri-Star Glove (TSG), a manufacturer of high-performance personal protective apparel and gloves serving automotive, foundry, fabrication and glass end-markets. The transaction is an add-on to NSA's platform and expands its hand-protection and custom PPE capabilities as NSA pursues continued M&A-driven growth under Blue Point's ownership.

National Safety Apparel (NSA) Acquires Gemtor, Inc.

October 23, 2025

Manufacturing

Blue Point Capital Partners-backed National Safety Apparel (NSA) has acquired Gemtor, Inc., a U.S. manufacturer of fall protection, confined space retrieval and rescue equipment headquartered in Matawan, New Jersey. The deal is an add-on to NSA’s platform strategy to expand product diversity, manufacturing capabilities and distribution strength.

National Safety Apparel Acquires Rauckman Utility Products

June 30, 2023

Manufacturing

Cleveland-based National Safety Apparel (NSA) has acquired Belleville, Illinois–based Rauckman Utility Products (RUP). The purchase brings RUP’s electrical utility tools and avian-protection products into NSA’s portfolio as NSA forms a new Electric Utility Division and will continue RUP’s product development and manufacturing in Belleville.