New Pig, Grainger, Radians, Neese Industries, Motion Industries and Power Industries all made the ISHN news this week for acquisitions, programs and other changes that have an impact on the safety product industry. Here’s the latest:

New Pig introduces PIG Lamp Recycling Program - minimizes hazardous waste landfilling and promotes reclamation

Many businesses aren’t aware that it is illegal to throw fluorescent lamps into a garbage can or dumpster. Other companies are aware but find it difficult to sort through complex environmental regulations to determine what they need to do.

Grainger’s safety services and solutions

Gary Clinton, EHS Manager of BEMIS Packaging in Missouri, talks about the safety challenges he encountered when he arrived at BEMIS, and how his company partnered with Grainger to help him make sure his employees stayed safe in the workplace.

Radians acquires Neese Industries

Acquisition expands Radians’ portfolio in flame resistant (FR) clothing and protective rainwear markets

Safety Supply Corporation, a leading manufacturer of high quality personal protective equipment (PPE) and parent of Radians, Inc., announced today they have acquired Neese Industries, Inc., an established global leader in FR clothing and protective rainwear for almost 60 years.

Motion Industries acquires California MRO distributor

Completes acquisition of Power Industries, Inc.

Motion Industries, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Genuine Parts Company (GPC), announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Power Industries, Inc., also known as Santa Rosa MRO, LLC, headquartered in Santa Rosa, California. Execution of the transaction occurred on May 1, 2018.