Levitt-Safety

What Levitt-Safety does

Levitt-Safety is a privately held, family-owned Canadian national distributor of life, fire, and environmental safety products and services, founded in 1935 and headquartered in Oakville, Ontario. The company sells personal protective equipment, respiratory protection, fire safety equipment, environmental monitoring instruments, first aid supplies, and drug-testing systems, distributing products from major manufacturers including 3M, MSA, Honeywell, Superior Glove, Industrial Scientific, Bollé Safety, RPB Safety, and Prevor, alongside its proprietary Accutec product line — most notably the AccuFit 9000 and AccuFit PRO quantitative respirator fit testers and the newly launched Pleats Plus NIOSH-approved Canadian-made N95 respirator. Levitt-Safety reaches customers through 17 physical branch locations spanning all Canadian provinces and territories, complemented by a full e-commerce platform with no online minimum order requirement and same-day shipping for orders placed by 3 PM.

The company operates four distinct revenue streams: one-time product sales, professional services (equipment maintenance, repair, and calibration by trained technicians), usage-based equipment rentals, and professional training and consulting services (online and in-person safety training plus industrial hygiene and compliance audits). Customers include industrial and commercial workplaces across construction, mining, healthcare/occupational health, and general industrial sectors, with a deliberate emphasis on verticals underserved by mainstream PPE — such as properly fitted PPE for women workers. Go-to-market is sales-led, with knowledgeable account representatives and technical specialists providing bundled product-plus-service-plus-training consultation.

The company is ISO 9001:2015 certified (re-certified every three years by BSI), has been recognized as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies for 11 consecutive years through 2023 (Platinum Standard), and has expanded internationally through its Northern Light Technologies (NLT) subsidiary, which established a German subsidiary to serve European customers. The leadership team — President Bruce Levitt (son of the founder) and Co-CEO Heidi Levitt — maintains family ownership, and the company reports revenue over $50 million with 251-500 employees.

Name

Levitt-Safety

Legal name

Levitt-Safety Limited

Website

https://levitt-safety.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1935

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Levitt-Safety is a Canadian national distributor of life, fire, and environmental safety products and services, serving industrial and commercial workplaces through 17 branch locations and e-commerce, distributing 3M, MSA, Honeywell, and proprietary Accutec products with bundled service and training.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Workplace Safety Equipment Distribution

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (8112), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Life Safety & Mass Notification / Public Address Systems (Testing/Service) (BPABAHAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Testing, Inspection, Maintenance & Compliance Services (NFPA/Local Code) (HSAHAFAG)

Keywords

• Safety equipment distribution
• Personal protective equipment
• Respiratory protection equipment
• Workplace safety training
• Industrial safety services

Headquarters

HQ city

Oakville

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices17 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Safety Equipment Products: Sale of personal protective equipment, respiratory protection, fire safety equipment, environmental monitoring instruments, first aid supplies, and related safety products from various manufacturers including 3M, MSA, Honeywell, Superior Glove, and proprietary Accutec brand.
2. Service & Equipment Maintenance: Equipment servicing, maintenance, and repairs performed by highly trained technicians across 17 locations in Canada. Covers safety equipment servicing to ensure continued compliance and proper operation.
3. Equipment Rentals: Safety equipment rental program allowing customers to rent items they only use seasonally or occasionally rather than purchasing, providing flexibility and cost efficiency.
4. Training & Consulting: Industry-leading workplace safety training offered both online and in-person, covering confined spaces, working at heights, and other occupational safety topics. Also includes risk assessments and audits for general safety, industrial hygiene, and facility compliance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Levitt-Safety is a national Canadian distributor of life, fire, and environmental safety products, including personal protective equipment, respiratory protection, fire safety equipment, environmental monitoring instruments, and first aid supplies from manufacturers such as 3M, MSA, Honeywell, and Industrial Scientific, alongside the proprietary Accutec brand of quantitative respirator fit testers. The company bundles equipment distribution with technical service and maintenance, equipment rentals, online and in-person workplace safety training, and compliance risk assessments across 17 branch locations and an e-commerce platform.

Product overview

Levitt-Safety is a Canadian safety equipment distributor offering a portfolio of products, services, and training solutions. The product portfolio centers on personal protective equipment (PPE), respiratory protection, and specialized safety instruments including the Accutec AccuFit 9000 and AccuFit PRO quantitative fit testing systems for elastomeric and disposable respirators. Supporting consumables include fit testing alcohol, HEPA filters, twin tube hoses, alcohol cartridges, and wicks. The company also offers specialty products such as Zero Waste Boxes and LifeCycle Revive PPE recycling programs, Sensear hearing protection systems, SoToxa drug testing, and the Canadian-made Pleats Plus NIOSH-approved respirator. Services include equipment distribution across multiple brand partners, equipment service and maintenance, safety training and consulting, equipment rentals, and risk assessments and audits. The company operates 17 locations across Canada with an e-commerce platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Safety Equipment Distribution Distribution of personal protective equipment, respiratory protection, fire safety equipment, environmental monitoring instruments, and first aid supplies from manufacturers including 3M, MSA, Honeywell, Industrial Scientific, Superior Glove, Bollé Safety, RPB Safety, Prevor, Northern Light Technologies, and the proprietary Accutec brand. Targets industrial and commercial workplaces across Canada.
• Accutec AccuFit 9000 Quantitative Respirator Fit Tester Quantitative fit testing instrument for elastomeric respirator programs with built-in touchscreen, standalone operation and flexible data management supporting OSHA, ANSI and CSA compliance for workplaces operating respiratory protection programs.
• Accutec AccuFit PRO (IAT9000PRO) Quantitative Respirator Fit Tester Advanced quantitative fit tester for all respirator types from N95 disposables to full-face elastomerics, with DMC particle classification, 7-inch touchscreen, WiFi connectivity and cloud sync for workplaces running comprehensive respiratory protection programs.
• Pleats Plus NIOSH-Approved N95 Respirator NIOSH-approved Canadian-made N95 respirator certified to CSA Z94.4.1:21 Standard, Health Canada-approved and ASTM F2100 level 3, designed for workplace respiratory protection in industrial and healthcare settings.
• Sensear Hearing Protection with SENS Technology Specialized industrial headsets combining voice communication, hearing protection and 360-degree situational awareness via SENS Technology for noisy industrial environments where teams need to communicate and remain protected.
• SoToxa Oral Fluid Mobile Test System Portable oral fluid drug screening system providing actionable results in minutes, used by workplaces for quick, reliable drug screening as part of their safety programs.
• Equipment Service and Maintenance Ongoing equipment servicing, maintenance and repairs performed by trained technicians across 17 Canadian branch locations to keep safety equipment operating safely and in compliance.
• Safety Equipment Rentals Rental program that allows customers to rent safety equipment for short-term, seasonal or occasional use without committing to outright purchase, providing budget flexibility.
• Safety Training and Consulting Industry-leading workplace safety training delivered both online and in-person, covering topics such as confined spaces, working at heights, and other occupational safety subject areas for Canadian workplaces.
• Risk Assessments and Audits Comprehensive risk assessments and audits covering general safety, industrial hygiene and facility compliance, helping workplaces verify regulatory adherence and identify hazards.
• TerraCycle Zero Waste Boxes PPE recycling solution from TerraCycle enabling workplaces to recycle safety equipment (disposable masks, gloves, earplugs, coveralls, safety glasses) through a prepaid return program that diverts PPE from landfill.

Quantifiable outcome

• Same-day shipping for orders received by 3 PM
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Northern Light Technologies (NLT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary company of Levitt-Safety with operations in East York, Ontario. Specializes in lighting and safety technology products. Levitt-Safety and NLT share accessibility plans and joint initiatives. Established a subsidiary in Germany to manage growing European business.
• TerraCycleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to offer Zero Waste Boxes for recycling workplace PPE including disposable masks, gloves, safety glasses, and other safety equipment. Enables customers to divert used PPE from landfills.
• LifeCycle ReviveminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical recycling partnership to recycle healthcare and medical waste including face masks, head coverings, shoe coverings, medical gowns, and plastic bottles. Turns waste into LifeCycle Resin pellets for household and healthcare products.
• Canadian Council of Aboriginal Business (CCAB)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness membership organization fostering equitable and sustainable economy across Canada by building relationships between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal businesses and communities.
• United WayminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCharitable partnership where staff pledges donations and Levitt-Safety matches dollar-for-dollar. Partnership spans nearly three decades.
• Habitat for HumanityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCharitable partnership involving donations of safety equipment to house builds across Canada.
• Threads of LifeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with national registered Canadian charity dedicated to supporting families along their journey of healing after workplace fatality, life-altering illness or occupational disease.
• 3McoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor brand partner for safety products including respiratory protection, personal protective equipment, and industrial safety solutions distributed by Levitt-Safety.
• MSA SafetycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKey brand partner for safety equipment including fall protection, head protection, and gas detection products.
• Superior GlovecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLeading safety glove innovator featured in supplier spotlight and brand gallery, offering hand protection and arm protection solutions.
• HoneywellcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor safety equipment brand partner covering fall protection, head protection, hearing protection, and respiratory products through multiple brand lines including North, Miller, and Fibre-Metal.
• Industrial ScientificcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGas detection and monitoring equipment manufacturer partner specializing in portable gas detection and gas sensing solutions.
• Bollé SafetyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSafety eyewear and protective glasses brand partner featured in supplier spotlight.
• RPB SafetyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRespiratory protection and welding helmets brand partner featured in supplier spotlight.
• PrevorminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChemical safety and decontamination solutions brand partner featured in supplier spotlight, offering Diphoterine and Hexafluorine products.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Acklands-Grainger (Grainger Canada): Grainger's Canadian division is the largest direct competitor in industrial and safety equipment distribution across Canada, offering a comparable catalogue of PPE, respiratory, fire and facility-safety products with a national branch and online model that mirrors Levitt-Safety's go-to-market.
• Vallen (a Wesco company): North American safety-products distributor focused on industrial PPE, gas detection, fall protection and respirators, with integrated services such as inspection, rental and training — directly comparable to Levitt-Safety's product-plus-services mix.

Broad incumbents

• W.W. Grainger: Global broad-line industrial distributor with a Canadian presence (Acklands-Grainger) and deep safety/PPE assortment; competes for the same enterprise MRO and safety spend through a similar branch-plus-e-commerce model.
• MSC Industrial Direct: Large US-based industrial and MRO distributor with a meaningful safety-equipment assortment and growing Canadian footprint; competes for the same enterprise and mid-market workplace-safety wallet share as Levitt-Safety.
• Fastenal: Global industrial supplies distributor with a Canadian presence, offering safety products alongside its core fastening and MRO lines; a broad incumbent whose scale and on-site vending model pressure traditional branch-based safety distributors.
• Würth Canada: Subsidiary of the global Würth Group, supplying fasteners, tools, PPE and safety products to industrial and trades customers in Canada through a direct-sales and branch network comparable in scope to Levitt-Safety's.
• Rexel Canada (including Westburne): Canadian electrical and safety distributor serving industrial, commercial and institutional customers with PPE, fire safety and training solutions, overlapping significantly with Levitt-Safety in vertical markets such as construction and oil & gas.
• Airgas (an Air Liquide company): US-headquartered distributor of industrial, medical and specialty gases and related safety equipment, with a broad PPE and respiratory-protection assortment; an adjacent broad-line incumbent competing for safety-spend at the same industrial customer base.

Regional players

• SHARPE (SHARPE Farm Equipment / SHARPE Industrial): Canadian industrial and safety equipment supplier with a strong regional presence; competes in adjacent product categories and customer segments to Levitt-Safety, particularly in Western Canada.

Emerging players

• Industrial Scientific: Manufacturer of portable gas-detection instruments and a current brand partner of Levitt-Safety; comparable in the gas-detection and connected-worker safety category and a potential vertical-integration or channel-disruption threat to the distribution model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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