White Cap has acquired National Ladder & Scaffold Co., the two companies announced this week.
White Cap is a distributor of specialty construction supplies and safety products for professional contractors, while National Ladder & Scaffold is a Michigan-based distributor of safety products, equipment and workwear for contractors. National Ladder is now part of the White Cap suite of brands, branches and value-added services.
"For nearly 90 years, National Ladder has served as a trusted supplier of safety products across the Midwest, and we know their experienced associates, product offerings and established locations will strengthen our ability to provide broader access to quality products and excellent service for local customers," said Alan Sollenberger, CEO of White Cap.
Founded in 1935 in Detroit, National Ladder originally manufactured straight and extension wood ladders across the Midwest. In 1984, the company established the Contractors Clothing segment to distribute workwear clothing specific to the construction trade. By 2024, these two divisions had merged to become National Ladder & Scaffold Co.
"We believe our new partnership with White Cap reaffirms our commitment to delivering a world-class service experience and broad suite of differentiated products to our customers," said Corrado Corradi, president of National Ladder. "This partnership also enhances our ability to provide new development opportunities for our associates at a growing company with a national footprint and a family-oriented culture."
White Cap and its affiliates provide concrete accessories and chemicals, tools and equipment, building materials and fasteners, erosion and waterproofing products, and safety products to professional contractors. White Cap operates 450 branches across North America with more than 9,500 employees supporting 200,000 customers.
