ORS Nasco Acquires R3 Safety from Bunzl plc

Würth Industry North America / Northern Safety & Industrial Acquires ORR Safety

March 16, 2021

Industrial Services

Würth Industry North America (WINA) and its Northern Safety & Industrial (NSI) business have acquired Louisville-based ORR Safety, a privately held PPE and safety distributor with over $125M in revenue, more than 250 employees and four U.S. distribution facilities. The deal expands WINA/NSI's personalized safety services, private-label offering and geographic reach into markets such as rail, automotive and government while integrating ORR Safety's customer programs and logistics capabilities.

Wynnchurch Capital Acquires ORS Nasco from One Equity Partners

August 8, 2024

Industrial Services

Wynnchurch Capital has acquired ORS Nasco, the Industrials/MRO wholesale business formerly held by One Equity Partners. Financial terms were not disclosed; Wynnchurch intends to operate ORS Nasco as a standalone platform to support organic growth and strategic M&A. Jefferies advised One Equity Partners and Foley & Lardner acted as legal counsel to Wynnchurch.

ORS Nasco Acquires Techniweld USA

May 6, 2025

Logistics & Distribution

ORS Nasco, a Wynnchurch Capital portfolio company, has acquired Techniweld USA, a wholesaler of welding, safety, and industrial supplies headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The acquisition expands ORS Nasco's presence in the welding market and broadens its product offering across welding consumables and safety products.

National Safety Council Acquires ORC HSE Strategies, LLC

November 2, 2020

Professional Services

The National Safety Council (NSC) has acquired ORC HSE Strategies, LLC to bolster its workplace safety consulting, membership networks and thought leadership offerings. ORC HSE will integrate into NSC's Workplace Practice Area to expand on-the-ground consulting, benchmarking, training and networking services for employers nationally and globally.

Berkshire Partners Invests in Thompson Safety

April 25, 2023

Industrial Services

Berkshire Partners has made a strategic growth investment in Thompson Safety, a Houston-based provider of onsite first aid, fire, and life safety services. The capital will accelerate Thompson Safety’s regional expansion, support additional acquisitions (including recent buys Demand Safety and Protect It first aid), enhance technology, and strengthen central support infrastructure.

Trinity Consultants Acquires Safety Partners

March 4, 2025

Environmental Services

Trinity Consultants has acquired Safety Partners, a Massachusetts-based safety and compliance consultancy that provides EHS programs to life sciences and technology organizations across the U.S. The deal strengthens Trinity's life sciences health & safety capabilities and expands its geographic reach; David N. Deutsch & Co. advised Safety Partners on the sale.