Leading personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety apparel manufacturer, National Safety Apparel (NSA) announced its recent acquisition of Paulson Manufacturing, a California-based company. This strategic move underscores NSA’s unwavering commitment to producing high-quality American-made products.
Established in 1947, Paulson Manufacturing has earned a global reputation as a pioneer in transparent face and eye protection for industrial workers and first responders. Renowned for their exceptional quality, comfort, innovation, and protective attributes, Paulson products have stood the test of time. The company will continue its manufacturing operations at its Temecula, California facility.
“The addition of Paulson perfectly complements our ever-expanding range of innovative safety products,” commented NSA CEO Chuck Grossman. “Paulson aligns seamlessly with NSA’s strategic goals. Their products, with a longstanding track record of excellence, are celebrated for their quality and innovative features. We eagerly welcome the Paulson team into the NSA family and anticipate a broader USA manufacturing presence.”
Roy Paulson, President, and CEO of Paulson, expressed enthusiasm for this collaboration: “We at Paulson are excited about joining forces with NSA. The cultural alignment, emphasizing continuous improvement, safety, quality, and American manufacturing, is a perfect match for our company. Our entire team looks forward to the opportunities this acquisition will bring in advancing safety through innovation.”
NSA President Mike Enright added, “Paulson has a well-deserved reputation for producing top-tier shields. A visit to their Temecula, CA facility reveals a hub of cutting-edge technology and a team of dedicated experts. Roy’s commitment to innovation and quality is palpable as you tour their operations.”
About National Safety Apparel
Founded in 1935, National Safety Apparel (NSA) has established itself as a market leader in flame-resistant clothing (FRC), electrical PPE and products, thermal and industrial PPE, and military apparel. The majority of NSA’s renowned brands, including DRIFIRE®, Enespro®, and Wild Things®, proudly bear the “Made in the USA” label, reflecting a legacy of quality that has earned the trust of distribution partners and end users for decades.
About Paulson Manufacturing
Paulson is a vertically integrated company involved in every aspect of production, from product design and tooling to injection molding, machining, assembly, packaging, labeling, and shipping—all taking place at our facility in Temecula, CA. This not only allows us to uphold a rigorous quality control program aligned with ISO-9001 but also provides the flexibility to offer innovative engineering solutions.
