About Us
Over 310,000 square feet in Distribution Centers, 300 Associates,
and 25,000 products
We're growing and our multiple state-of-the art facilities, knowledgeable Associates, and 100% satisfaction guarantee all lead to one thing…our commitment to providing you with world-class service.
Our history
Northern Safety began in 1983 as a Frankfort, New York home-based business delivering medical and first aid supplies to local companies. Company values were established early on and are still being practiced today. 100% customer satisfaction, quality products, unbeatable service, and excellent prices.
In 1985, the company became a direct mail business and officially became known as Northern Safety Co. Building the business around the customers, the company moved into a small office and warehouse in Utica, New York. With the introduction of new safety product lines and bigger and better catalogs, sales increased nearly three-fold from the previous year. By anticipating customers' needs and exceeding their expectations, Northern Safety grew.
October 1988 found Northern Safety moving into a larger facility once again. As business grew, so did our product offering and the number of associates. We eventually outgrew that facility as well. So we moved again.
In 1999, consistent growth allowed us to build our home base in Frankfort, New York – a 94,000 square foot, state-of-the-art facility. Custom design and the latest technology allow us to stock over 20,000 of the best, cutting-edge safety and industrial products. Plus, we provide same day shipping on 98% of all orders! And we're still growing!
In September 2001, we completed the expansion of our warehouse. We doubled its size from 60,000 to 120,000 square feet to stock more of the products you want and need.
2002 was one of our most exciting years… The NS® family of products was born! What started with N-Specs® Safety Eyewear and NS® Hand Protection has grown. Now, nearly 1,000 products proudly wear the NS® name. In addition to our safety supplies, our NS® Industrial Supplies include Spill Control Sorbents, Hand and Pallet Trucks, Floor Matting, and Lockout Tagout, just to name a few. NS® Safety and Industrial Supplies are just one more way we continue to serve you better by offering you top quality products at unbeatable prices.
In 2005, Northern Safety became a company with just one owner. As a result, we now operate as "One Company…One Vision." Under this vision, we have continued to grow and prosper.
As a direct result of this new vision, we acquired our first company in 2006. Through this acquisition, we're now able to offer our customers a direct sales force, and multiple distribution centers for faster shipping and shorter lead times.
In July of 2007, we completed our distribution center in Church Hill, Tennessee. The 160,000 sq. ft. facility is fully stocked with our safety and industrial products.
Our newest distribution center in Texas opened in November 2008. With all of our warehouses fully stocked with over 25,000 products, we now deliver to 75% of the country in 2 days or less, with even lower shipping costs and less wait time!
