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

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.

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.