National Safety Apparel, a Cleveland maker of industrial safety and military clothing, has acquired Kansas apparel maker King Louie, Sourcing Journal reported on Jan. 5, 2022.
King Louie America makes union-made shirts and outerwear for men and women. The deal brings National Safety Apparel’s headcount to about 700.
Key details
- It is the company’s second acquisition in under two months. On Nov. 30, 2021 it bought Illinois-based Enespro, a maker of electrical protective equipment.
- In 2018 it bought Rubin Brothers, another union, USA-made apparel maker.
- The fourth-generation, family-owned company runs union and non-union factories.
- Customers include utilities, steel mills, construction firms and the armed forces.
“Acquiring King Louie allows us to increase our output to better serve our customers and sustains NSA’s commitment to U.S. manufacturing.”
Chuck Grossman, CEO, National Safety Apparel
FAQ
What did National Safety Apparel buy?
Kansas-based apparel maker King Louie.
How many employees does it have now?
About 700.
What else did it buy recently?
Enespro, in November 2021.
Source & credit
Source: Sourcing Journal, Jan. 5, 2022, by Jessica Binns and Arthur Friedman: “National Safety Apparel Grows Through Made-in-USA Acquisitions”.