National Safety Apparel Acquires Rauckman Utility Products

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.

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.

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 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.

National Safety Apparel Acquires Wild Things from ASGARD Partners & Co.

August 21, 2020

Manufacturing

National Safety Apparel, Inc. (NSA) has acquired Wild Things, LLC from ASGARD Partners & Co. Wild Things is a Virginia Beach–based designer and manufacturer of technical outerwear for military and law enforcement markets; NSA said the purchase will let Wild Things leverage NSA’s manufacturing resources, supply‑chain partnerships and expand its capabilities and growth potential.

EquipNet Acquires United Alliance Services

March 10, 2020

Professional Services

EquipNet Inc., a provider of surplus asset management solutions, acquired United Alliance Services, a workplace safety and health consulting and training firm. The deal will expand EquipNet's service capabilities and geographic reach by adding complementary safety, compliance and training services for industrial, healthcare and construction clients.