International Safety

What International Safety does

International Safety Systems Inc. (operating as International Safety) is a privately held, Canada-based e-commerce distributor of industrial and workplace safety equipment, headquartered in Newmarket, Ontario. The company runs an online storefront at internationalsafety.com that functions as a multi-brand marketplace, aggregating products from over 100 manufacturers across 37 product categories including head, eye, hand, foot, hearing, and respiratory protection; fall protection; fire detection and extinguishers; gas detection; first aid kits; spill control; lock-out/tag-out; marine safety; thermal-imaging cameras; and lone-worker monitoring solutions. Tier-1 brand relationships — including 3M, MSA, Honeywell, and Draeger — anchor a catalog that the company positions as "Canada's most comprehensive safety equipment database." The offering is horizontal, serving both businesses (the primary segment, with credit accounts and account-based procurement) and individual workers through direct-to-consumer online ordering with self-serve checkout, order tracking, and a Quicklist feature for repeat purchases.

The business model is fundamentally a B2B/B2C hardware reseller with a complementary recurring-services layer. Revenue is generated through one-time/perpetual online equipment sales (quote-based for most SKUs, with non-returnable "final sale" items such as masks and hard hats), credit applications for business customers, and a slate of value-add services including SCBA maintenance, quantitative respirator fit testing, gas detection and Posichek calibration, fall protection and electrical glove certification, equipment rental, custom embroidery, and personalized/branded first aid kit assembly. Free shipping is offered under defined conditions, and a $100 document-request fee applies to additional forms for orders of $1,000 or more. The firm has no disclosed parent company, no external investment, and no publicly disclosed revenue; ownership appears founder- or management-held.

Underlying technology is a standard e-commerce platform — no proprietary AI, app, API, or SDK is disclosed — and the company has 11-50 employees. Distribution is single-country (Canada), with no claimed global footprint. Strategically, the business has focused on building catalog breadth and authorized-brand relationships rather than proprietary product development, complemented by a small but durable layer of compliance-driven services that create modest switching costs and recurring revenue. The firm maintains an active operating e-commerce website and a partner (Creator) program aimed at content-led demand generation within the safety vertical.

Name

International Safety

Legal name

International Safety Systems Inc.

Website

https://internationalsafety.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

International Safety Systems Inc. is a Canada-based e-commerce distributor of industrial and workplace safety equipment, operating a multi-brand online storefront across 37 product categories for businesses and individual workers across the country.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Safety Equipment Distribution

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYCRAIADAK

Safety, PPE & Workwear Retail (Gloves, Respirators, Eye/Ear Protection)

Consumer Products & Retail/Home & Furniture Retail/Home Improvement & Hardware Retail

SECONDARYCRAOAGAK

PPE, Safety & Infection Control Supplies Distribution (JanSan-adjacent)

Consumer Products & Retail/Wholesale, Distribution & Category Management/Household, Cleaning & Janitorial (JanSan) Distribution

SECONDARYHLAHANAF

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Gloves, Masks/Respirators, Gowns, Face Shields)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Medical Devices & Diagnostics/Sterilization, Infection Prevention & Medical Disposables

SECONDARYCRAAALAM

Disposable Protective Apparel (Coveralls, Gowns, Shoe Covers)

Consumer Products & Retail/Apparel, Footwear & Accessories/Workwear, Uniforms & Safety Apparel

Keywords

• Industrial safety equipment
• Personal protective equipment
• Workplace safety supplies
• Safety equipment distribution
• Online PPE retail

Headquarters

HQ city

Newmarket

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Safety Equipment E-commerce Sales: Direct-to-consumer e-commerce sales of safety equipment including respiratory protection, fall protection, fire safety, first aid, and other safety products. The company operates an online storefront with account management, order tracking, and payment processing capabilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

International Safety operates an e-commerce platform that sells personal protective equipment (PPE) and industrial safety products from more than 100 manufacturers across fall protection, respiratory protection, fire safety, first aid, gas detection, head/eye/hand/foot protection, and protective clothing. The offering combines multi-brand equipment retail with value-added services such as SCBA maintenance, respirator fit testing, gas detection calibration, fall protection certification, electrical glove certification, equipment rental, and custom embroidery/first aid kit branding.

Product overview

International Safety Systems Inc. operates a comprehensive B2B/B2C e-commerce platform (InternationalSafety.com) serving as Canada's most extensive safety equipment database. The company offers 37 distinct product categories spanning personal protective equipment (PPE) including head, eye, hand, foot, hearing, and respiratory protection; fire safety equipment; first aid products; gas detection; fall protection; and specialized industrial safety solutions. The platform distributes products from over 100 major manufacturers and their sub-brands. Beyond retail sales, the company provides complementary services including SCBA maintenance, respirator fit testing, gas detection calibration, fall protection certification, equipment rental, custom embroidery, and branded first aid kit assembly. The offering functions as a multi-brand marketplace with integrated service capabilities rather than a single-product solution.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• International Safety E-commerce Platform Online direct-to-consumer and B2B storefront (internationalsafety.com) where Canadian businesses and individual workers purchase personal protective equipment and industrial safety products from 100+ manufacturers across categories such as fall protection, respiratory protection, fire safety, first aid, gas detection, head/eye/hand/foot protection, protective clothing, and signs/labels. Includes account creation, credit applications for business customers, order tracking, and a Quicklist reorder feature for returning customers.
• SCBA Maintenance Service Maintenance and certification servicing for Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) equipment used by industrial workers and first responders.
• Quantitative Respirator Fit Testing Quantitative respirator fit testing service to validate that tight-fitting respirators provide adequate protection for individual wearers.
• Gas Detection Calibration Service Calibration service for gas detection and monitoring equipment (including Posichek instruments) to ensure reading accuracy and compliance with manufacturer and regulatory specifications.
• Fall Protection Certification Service Periodic inspection and recertification service for fall protection equipment (harnesses, lanyards, anchors) to confirm devices remain safe for use.
• Electrical Glove Certification Service Certification and dielectric testing service for electrical safety gloves used by workers exposed to shock and arc flash hazards.
• Equipment Rental Service Rental program for safety equipment (e.g., fall protection, gas detection, respiratory) allowing customers to meet temporary or project-based safety needs without outright purchase.
• Embroidery Service Custom embroidery service for branding safety apparel, hard hats, and uniforms with company logos and employee identification.
• Custom and Branded First Aid Kits Service Custom assembly, branding, and personalization of workplace first aid kits, allowing customers to specify contents and brand packaging to their requirements.
• Compliance Service Service offering that helps businesses meet regulatory compliance requirements for workplace safety, including equipment selection, training, and documentation support.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• 3MmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational Safety distributes 3M safety products including respirators, fall protection (DBI-SALA, PROTECTA), hearing protection (Peltor), welding equipment (Speedglas), and various safety brands under the 3M portfolio.
• MSAmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMSA (The Safety Company) products including fall protection, respiratory protection, head protection, fire helmets (Cairns), and gas detection equipment.
• HoneywellmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHoneywell Industrial Safety and Honeywell Analytics products including gas detection (BW), protective equipment, and safety instrumentation.
• DraegermajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDraeger safety products including gas detection (X-am, X-zone), respiratory protection (X-Plore, PARAT), SCBA equipment, and drug/alcohol testing (Alcotest, DrugTest).
• DupontcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDuPont Tyvek and ProShield protective clothing and equipment distribution.
• PetzlcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPetzl fall protection, rope access, and rescue equipment including VERTEX, AVAO, SEQUOIA harnesses and ABSORBICA lanyards.
• TractelcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTractel fall protection and lifting equipment including Blocfor, Tirfor, Dynaplug, and safety rails.
• AnsellcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAnsell hand protection including Hyflex, TouchNTuff, and KleenGuard gloves.
• LakelandcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLakeland protective clothing including ChemMax, MicroMax, and Pyrolon chemical/fire resistant garments.
• PIPcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPIP (Protective Industrial Products) safety equipment including gloves, hearing protection, head protection, and branded workwear under various brand names.
• PelicancoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPelican protective cases, lights, and thermal products for industrial and safety applications.
• Superior GlovecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSuperior Glove hand protection including TenActiv, Endura, and Dexterity safety gloves.
• MoldexcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMoldex respiratory protection including AirWave, Softies ear plugs, and PlugStation dispensers.
• Blackline SafetyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBlackline Safety lone worker solutions and gas detection monitoring (G6, G7, G8, EXO).
• HexArmorcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHexArmor high-performance hand and arm protection including Rig Lizard, Chrome Series, and Ironcat gloves.
• SureWerxcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSureWerx (Jackson, Pioneer, PeakWorks, Sellstrom) safety equipment including head protection, eye protection, and fall protection.
• StrykerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStryker (HeartSine, LIFEPAK) automated external defibrillators and emergency response equipment.
• ZOLLminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorZOLL medical and emergency response equipment including defibrillators.
• JustritecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJustrite safety storage, spill control, and environmental safety products including Eagle safety cabinets and NoTrax floor mats.
• Delta PluscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDelta Plus personal protective equipment including safety eyewear, footwear, and workwear under brands like Elvex and Jazz.

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/IntSafety
• Facebookfacebook.com/intsafety
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/international-safety

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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