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Aramsco, Inc. Acquires New York Wiping and Industrial Products Co., Inc.
June 1, 2021
Aramsco, Inc. is pleased to announce the acquisition of New York Wiping and Industrial Products Co., Inc.
d/b/a Safety Zone (“Safety Zone”). Safety Zone is a leading distributor of work footwear, wiping cloths,
and a wide variety of personal protection equipment serving government, commercial customers, and
independent contractors across Puerto Rico. Safety Zone has locations in Guaynabo, Vega Baja, Ponce, and
Caguas. Safety Zone stores will continue to operate with their current expert staff and will also continue to
provide on-location support with its Shoemobiles.
Jose Jimenez, Regional Vice President at Aramsco commented, “We are thrilled to welcome Safety Zone
employees, customers, and vendor partners to the Aramsco family. The Safety Zone team has a great
reputation for providing excellent service and we look forward to working with the team to build on this
reputation. The Safety Zone transaction is part of Aramsco’s continued desire to build its presence in Puerto
Rico.”
“The combination of Safety Zone and Aramsco creates additional benefits for our customers. Aramsco’s
existing presence in Puerto Rico, combined with our own, provides customers with convenient access to an
expanded product and service offering,” said Morris Rothenberg, CEO of Safety Zone.
“It is a privilege to announce that Safety Zone will be joining the Aramsco family of companies. We
appreciate the opportunity to partner with a business that is built on strong customer and vendor
relationships, exemplary customer service, and a dedicated employee base,” added Christopher Kim, VP of
Business Development at Aramsco.
About Aramsco
For over 50 years, Aramsco and its family of companies have been serving the needs of specialty contractors
and other customers in diverse commercial markets in the United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada. The
Aramsco family of companies, which include Interlink Supply, Aztec Financial, and Safety Express, share
a common vision of providing exceptional services to customers that enable them to succeed. Visit
www.aramsco.com for more information on Aramsco.
About Safety Zone
New York Wiping and Industrial Products Co., Inc. d/b/a Safety Zone is Puerto Rico’s leading safety
footwear and personal protective equipment distributor. The company started in 1950 as a light
manufacturer of wiping materials, and in 1996 expanded its product lines to include a wide variety of
personal protective equipment serving all industries throughout the island. The company is committed to
providing high-quality, efficient products and solutions for its clients and their evolving needs