On January 5, 2021, Continental Western Corporation (CWC) acquired Virginia-based G/A Safety Supply (G/A Safety). “The addition of G/A Safety to the CWC family demonstrates our commitment to continued corporate growth and diversification,” announced Frederick Oshay, Chairman and CEO of CWC. Founded in 1952, CWC is a recognized leader in the distribution of industrial packaging and safety supplies, and it is now serving over 10,000 customers through its 10 nationwide distribution centers.
In the last decade, CWC has been steadily expanding its business by opening new branches, creating new distribution channels, increasing product offerings, and a continuous acquisition program. CWC’s recent safety acquisitions include Wholesale Safety in Chicago and JMP Gloves in Seattle. Oshay shared his corporate vision and goals, “CWC has an ongoing commitment to our Safety Division. We continue to build our safety business staffed with a team of top safety professionals, partnered with top name safety vendors, while developing a safety product mindset throughout our entire organization.”