ORS Nasco Acquires R3 Safety Enhancing Safety Products Portfolio
Deal News | Mar 03, 2025 | Wynnchurch Capital
ORS Nasco, North America's largest pure wholesaler of industrial MRO supplies and a portfolio company of Wynnchurch Capital, has announced its acquisition of R3 Safety from Bunzl plc. R3 Safety, a wholesaler of PPE and safety products, serves a national customer base in the U.S. and focuses on comprehensive safety solutions. Kevin Short, CEO of ORS Nasco, highlighted the strategic value of this acquisition, emphasizing the expansion within the safety & security category. This move aims to enhance customer convenience and accelerate the company's growth. Foley & Lardner LLP advised Wynnchurch on legal matters. ORS Nasco, with a robust distribution network, serves the U.S., Canada, and the Middle East with a wide-ranging SKU portfolio. Wynnchurch Capital, headquartered in Rosemont, Illinois, is known for partnering with middle-market companies and manages $9.2 billion in regulatory assets.
Sectors
- Industrial Supplies and Distribution
- Private Equity Investment
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Geography
- United States – Main operational geography for ORS Nasco and R3 Safety and the location of Wynnchurch Capital's headquarters.
- Canada – Served by ORS Nasco's distribution network and has an affiliate presence of Wynnchurch Capital.
- Middle East – Part of ORS Nasco's market reach for industrial supplies.
- United Kingdom – Location of Bunzl plc, the vendor selling R3 Safety.
Industry
- Industrial Supplies and Distribution – This industry pertains to the wholesale distribution of industrial Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) supplies, represented by ORS Nasco's business operations.
- Private Equity Investment – This industry involves the activities of private equity firms like Wynnchurch Capital, which invest in middle-market companies for growth and profit enhancement.
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – PPE industry relates to the production and distribution of personal safety and protective products, as engaged by R3 Safety.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| ORS Nasco | Buyer | Company | North America's largest pure wholesaler of industrial MRO supplies and a portfolio company of Wynnchurch Capital. |
| R3 Safety | Target Company | Company | Wholesaler of PPE and safety products acquired by ORS Nasco. |
| Wynnchurch Capital | Private Equity Firm | Company | Private equity firm managing ORS Nasco as a portfolio company. |
| Bunzl plc | Seller | Company | The company from which R3 Safety was acquired. |
| Foley & Lardner LLP | Legal Advisor | Company | Provided legal advisory services to Wynnchurch Capital for the transaction. |