NSA Acquires Spentex® From GSL

National Safety Apparel (NSA) — a Cleveland-based manufacturer of protective apparel for industrial
safety applications — has acquired the Spentex® brand of flame-resistant (FR) safety apparel from
Global Safety Labs (GSL) Inc. — a Tulsa-based manufacturer of fire protection apparel and fire
suppression products for the petrochemical, electrical power, molten metal, fire service and
military/government industries.

Spentex inherently FR fabric features a combination of carbon and proprietary strengthening
fibers. The fabric is lightweight and offers high moisture regain, durability, breathability and
moisture-wicking properties; and requires only normal laundering and maintenance, according to GSL.

NSA’s FR protective apparel portfolio also includes ArcGuard® task-based garments and gear,
base layers, workwear, fleece sweatshirts and outerwear for arc flash and fire protection,
rainwear, high-visibility apparel, and various thermal protection apparel and accessories.

“This acquisition is a testament to National Safety Apparel’s strong desire to remain the
industry leader in offering cutting edge, innovative products,” said Chuck Grossman, president and
CEO, NSA. “We are very excited to add the Spentex brand products to our lineup of premium safety
apparel.”

“This transaction is a great fit for both parties,” said Marty Rowland, CEO, GSL. “NSA gets a
great brand in Spentex and this divestiture allows GSL to focus on our innovative Firebane® fire
suppression technology going forward.”

November 5, 2013

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