ORR Safety
Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and StorageKentucky, United States51-200 Employees
ORR Safety is a Louisville, Kentucky-based distributor focused on industrial safety, occupational health, industrial hygiene, and fire-related products and services. Founded in 1948, the company serves a range of customers by providing safety solutions for various applications and emphasizes a comprehensive approach that goes beyond basic personal protective equipment. It operates within the transportation, logistics, supply chain, and storage sectors, positioning itself as part of a broader safety ecosystem under the privately held ORR Corporation. The organization highlights robust fulfillment performance and offers programs such as Prescription Safety Eyewear, Safety Shoes, on-site stores, vending, rental, and turnarounds to support customers’ safety needs and cost-management objectives. A notable development in its recent history is its acquisition by Northern Safety, which was publicly announced in 2021, reflecting continued consolidation in the safety distribution landscape.