Blue Point Capital Partners and its portfolio company, National Safety Apparel (NSA), announced the acquisition of Lakeland Industries’ High Performance Flame Resistant (HPFR) and High‑Visibility (HiViz) product lines. The transaction accelerates NSA's expansion in high-performance safety apparel while further strengthening its position as a scaled provider of mission-critical protective solutions for industrial and utility workers.

Lakeland's well-established flame-resistant and high-visibility offerings, which serve customers across industrial manufacturing, utilities and other safety-critical sectors, enhance NSA's comprehensive product portfolio. The HPFR and HiViz product lines complement NSA's existing safety apparel solutions and expand the Company's ability to serve customers who require performance, quality and reliability in personal protective equipment. 

“These products are  exciting additions that build directly on the momentum we’ve created across the NSA platform,” said Chuck Grossman, Chief Executive Officer of NSA. “Bringing Lakeland’s highly respected HPFR and HiViz product lines into NSA strengthens our ability to deliver a broader set of safety solutions to customers.”

Since partnering with Blue Point, NSA has completed six add‑on acquisitions, bringing its total to 20 transactions. Over that time, the Company has scaled through a combination of organic growth and strategic acquisitions, expanding its product breadth, manufacturing capabilities and customer base while maintaining a disciplined approach to execution and integration.

“NSA continues to demonstrate what a strong, well‑executed platform strategy can achieve,” said Jonathan Pressnell, Partner at Blue Point. “This acquisition reinforces NSA’s leadership position in personal safety apparel and equipment and reflects our shared commitment to building scale through complementary products, proven brands and disciplined execution.”

With Blue Point’s support, NSA remains focused on pursuing additional strategic acquisitions that enhance its capabilities and extend its reach across core end markets.

NSA is actively seeking additional partnerships with like-minded founders and business owners who specialize in safety products. Business owners interested in learning more may contact Blue Point Managing Director, Business Development Megan Kneipp at mkneipp@bluepointcapital.com.

National Safety Apparel (NSA), established in 1935, is a market leader in flame-resistant clothing (FRC), electrical PPE and products, high-heat and industrial PPE and uniforms. Backed by a legacy of innovation and a commitment to performance, NSA’s brands (DRIFIRE®, Enespro®, Wild Things® and others) offer products with patented technologies, proven designs and flexible solutions built to meet the demands of today’s most challenging work environments. Trusted by distribution partners and end-users alike, NSA continues to invest in advanced manufacturing and customer-driven innovation to help keep workers protected and productive.

Blue Point Capital Partners is a private equity firm managing over $1.8 billion in committed capital, focused on investing in and accelerating the growth of lower middle-market businesses. With a nationwide presence and global perspective, Blue Point combines local access with world-class resources to forge strong partnerships with entrepreneurs and advisors across regions. For more than 25 years, Blue Point has partnered with businesses to help them scale through tailored value-creation strategies. Blue Point’s portfolio is powered by an integrated team and specialized capabilities in global supply chain, data & digital, human capital, finance & accounting and M&A execution. Backed by deep industry expertise and an extensive operating network, Blue Point builds stronger, more competitive businesses alongside entrepreneurs and management teams. Blue Point typically invests in businesses generating $30 million and $300 million in revenue.