03.13.18
Justrite Safety Group, a supplier of products for the safe management of flammable liquids and other hazardous materials, acquired W. Va.-based Eagle Manufacturing Company, a manufacturer of safety cans, safety cabinets, spill containment products, poly drums and material handling products.
Established in 1894 and based in Wellsburg, W.Va., Eagle brings a wide range of industrial safety and material handling products that cater to customers in a variety of sectors including construction, oil and gas, utilities, transportation, chemical and medical, to name a few.
“We value Eagle’s ongoing commitment to meet their customers’ expectations for ‘compliance solutions’ products to help industry meet strict local, state and federal regulations,” said Justrite President and CEO Mark McElhinny. “Eagle’s advanced manufacturing and skilled craftsmanship will integrate seamlessly into our distribution and engineered solution sales channels.”
Eagle President Joe Eddy said the company will continue to sell Eagle-branded products.
“This transaction will fuel revenue growth, create additional job opportunities, allow for product expansion and provide for greater economic impact in our community, state and region,” he added.
Eddy was named an executive vice president in the Justrite Safety Group leading the North American Chemical Safety business, which will include the Justrite operation in Mattoon, Ill.
Established in 1894 and based in Wellsburg, W.Va., Eagle brings a wide range of industrial safety and material handling products that cater to customers in a variety of sectors including construction, oil and gas, utilities, transportation, chemical and medical, to name a few.
“We value Eagle’s ongoing commitment to meet their customers’ expectations for ‘compliance solutions’ products to help industry meet strict local, state and federal regulations,” said Justrite President and CEO Mark McElhinny. “Eagle’s advanced manufacturing and skilled craftsmanship will integrate seamlessly into our distribution and engineered solution sales channels.”
Eagle President Joe Eddy said the company will continue to sell Eagle-branded products.
“This transaction will fuel revenue growth, create additional job opportunities, allow for product expansion and provide for greater economic impact in our community, state and region,” he added.
Eddy was named an executive vice president in the Justrite Safety Group leading the North American Chemical Safety business, which will include the Justrite operation in Mattoon, Ill.
