Germany-based Würth Group has acquired New York-based distributor Northern Safety and Industrial.

Northern Safety, with over 100,000 customers and 500 employees across 18 locations, is now operating as an allied company within Würth Industry of North America.

The acquisition is the first step in the Würth Group’s plan to enter the safety market and will add depth and diversity to its current product offering while also expanding the company across the U.S.