German-based Würth Group is pleased to announce the acquisition of New York-based Northern Safety and Industrial, one of the largest privately held safety companies in the United States. Northern Safety is now operating as an allied company within Würth Industry of North America (WINA), one of the largest assembly component distributors in the U.S. The acquisition is the first step in the Würth Group’s plan to enter the safety market.

Northern Safety Co., Inc. announced today that it has been named a recipient of both Eastman Chemical Company’s Supplier Excellence Award and its Innovation Award for 2014. Eastman Chemical Co., a major producer of chemicals and plastics, assesses its suppliers annually and selects the best to receive recognition as part of its Supplier of Excellence Award program.

Hall of Famer Cal Ripken, Jr. may be retired from baseball, but he’s staying active – and his activities include an occupational safety video series for ISHNtv.