Saf-Gard® Expands National Footprint with Acquisition of Work Wear Safety

Saf-Gard^® Safety Shoe Company is continuing its national expansion with the acquisition of Work Wear Safety, a well-established provider of safety footwear and workplace safety programs serving Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, and Arkansas.

This acquisition strengthens Saf-Gard’s presence across the Southwest and Central United States and enhances the company’s ability to deliver dependable, employee-focused safety footwear programs in those areas.

A Pattern of Purposeful Growth

Over the past several years, Saf-Gard has taken a focused approach to growth, expanding its reach while staying closely connected to both customer and employee needs.

Rather than just growing for size, the company has partnered with established regional providers that bring strong reputations, local expertise, and long-standing customer relationships.

That approach has shaped several recent acquisitions. Summit Safety Shoes strengthened Saf-Gard’s presence in the Pacific Northwest, while Quenvold’s Safety Shoes expanded service capabilities along the West Coast. The acquisition of Industrial Protection Products also broadened Saf-Gard’s offering into the protective safety eyewear category.

Across each of these moves, the strategy has remained consistent: preserve what works locally, and reinforce it with national resources, systems, and support.

Work Wear Safety follows that same pattern, adding meaningful depth in the Southwest and reinforcing Saf-Gard’s commitment to consistent service.

A Strong Cultural Fit

Work Wear Safety and Saf-Gard share a common foundation. Both companies were founded in 1980, both are family-owned, and both were built on long-term customer relationships and consistent service.

That alignment played an important role in the acquisition.

“We’ve long recognized the strength of the markets and industries served by Work Wear Safety, but what stood out most was the reputation they’ve built through customer relationships and service,” said Patrick Kubis, President of Saf-Gard. “We’re excited to welcome their team to Saf-Gard and build on the strong foundation they’ve established across the regions they serve, while expanding capabilities and support for their customers.”

What This Means for Customers

For existing and new customers across these regions, the transition is designed to be seamless, with expanded support.

Key benefits include:

• Greater resources and service capacity across the region
• A true omnichannel experience across retail, online, and mobile shoe stores
• A larger selection of safety footwear within program offerings

Saf-Gard remains focused on simplifying safety footwear programs while improving comfort, compliance, and consistency for the workforce.

Continuing a Longstanding Commitment to Safety

Founded in 1980, Saf-Gard^® Safety Shoe Company has built its reputation on helping employers manage safety footwear programs through retail locations, mobile shoe stores, and online ordering, supported by an experienced team that handles program administration and employee support.

Work Wear Safety, also founded in 1980, has built a strong presence in its markets through its footwear programs and onsite service model. That experience and expertise will continue as part of Saf-Gard.

As Andrew McDonald, Managing Partner of FourCo Holdings, noted:

“This was one family-owned business going to another family-owned business. Both founded the same year. Both built on the same values. That mattered to us more than anything else.” 

Looking Ahead

This acquisition supports Saf-Gard’s continued growth while reinforcing its focus on service, reliability, and long-term customer relationships.

As the company expands its footprint, the priority remains unchanged: delivering safety footwear programs that work on real jobsites for employers and employees who depend on them every day.