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USA’s National Safety Apparel acquires Forum-Direct: aims to offer new innovation to law enforcement market

Published: December 6, 2022
Author: TEXTILE VALUE CHAIN

A well-known producer of protective apparel, National Safety Apparel (NSA), has announced the acquisition of Forum-Direct, situated in San Antonio, Texas. This acquisition reinforces NSA’s dedication to producing goods in the United States. Forum-Direct creates cutting-edge outerwear products for law enforcement.

By concentrating on innovation and increasing production to offer new solutions to the market, the NSA and Forum will work together to build on this history. According to the NSA, Forum will continue to run its San Antonio, Texas, manufacturing facility.

NSA CEO Chuck Grossman stated that Forum is a great strategic fit for NSA on several levels. They have an excellent reputation in the law enforcement market, and their 100+ highly trained sewing operators will allow us to expand our USA-made production.

Tom McKown, Forum-Direct president and CEO, said, “All of us at Forum-Direct look forward to joining NSA. Forum has always strived to create products that protect from the elements while providing comfort for the demands of everyday law enforcement needs. NSA’s vast resources and expertise will strengthen Forum’s ability to continue providing garments to those who protect us for many years to come.”

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