Wurth Group acquires Northern Safety
The German-based Würth Group announced the acquisition of Northern Safety and Industrial.
Northern Safety is now operating as an allied company within Würth Industry of North America (WINA), one of the largest assembly component distributors in the U.S. The acquisition is the first step in the Würth Group’s plan to enter the safety market.
Founded in 1983 by Salvatore Longo, Northern Safety and Industrial, headquartered in Frankfort, N.Y., is a national distributor of safety and industrial supplies. The company currently serves over 100,000 customers and employs nearly 500 people across its 18 locations.
“The Würth Group is excited to be adding Northern Safety and Industrial to our family of companies. Northern’s dynamic management team and wealth of knowledge adds depth to our group,” said Marc Strandquist, executive vice president of Würth Group. “The Würth Group has a longstanding strategy of enhancing our product offering. The acquisition of Northern Safety supports that strategy. Their core competency of personal protective equipment and safety supplies is a great complement to our current offerings.”
“We’re excited about becoming part of the Würth family,” said Sal Longo, founder and CEO of Northern Safety and Industrial. “Northern Safety will be the platform company for safety and industrial supplies. This partnership provides tremendous opportunities for both companies, and we’re eager to explore them, together.”
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