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Behind the Deal: Why ORS Nasco Acquired R3 Safety & Techniweld

ORS Nasco completed two acquisitions earlier this year under new ownership by Wynnchurch Capital, expanding its safety and welding product offerings as part of a broader plan to scale operations and better serve distributors across North America. We dive into the rationale behind those additions with CEO Kevin Short.

August 25, 2025

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Following its

August 2024 purchase by private equity firm Wynnchurch Capital

, industrial supplies master wholesaler ORS Nasco has expanded its portfolio with two strategic acquisitions earlier this year. The company acquired redistributor

R3 Safety in February

and welding supplies distributor and manufacturer

Techniweld USA in May

. CEO Kevin Short told MDM he is optimistic about the company’s new ownership and the early investments in M&A this year. He said the acquisitions are a key part of ORS Nasco’s strategy to scale operations and deliver a stronger, more complete value proposition for…

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