Kissel Capital, a Zionsville-based private equity firm, announced its latest investment in Safety Boss, as part of a management buyout in the industrial services sector.
Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Safety Boss provides comprehensive safety prevention, detection, and response services to the oil and gas, manufacturing, and construction industries. Founded in 1956, the company delivers a full range of specialized solutions, including well control, blowout response, emergency firefighting, industrial safety supervision, medical standby, occupational health services, high-angle and confined space rescue, air quality monitoring, safety training, and consulting. Safety Boss serves upstream, midstream, and downstream operations across Western Canada and internationally.
This strategic investment strengthens Safety Boss’s platform, enhancing capabilities, expanding service offerings, and increasing capacity to meet critical safety needs for clients operating in high-risk environments. The transaction positions the company for accelerated growth, continued innovation in emergency response and prevention, and sustained leadership in demanding industrial applications.
Heidi Lasante will serve as President and Chief Executive Officer of Safety Boss, supported by the company’s experienced management team. Safety Boss was previously owned by Michael Miller, its long-time leader, who sought an experienced partner to support and retain the company’s talented management team while ensuring continued service excellence. Although retired, Mr. Miller will remain available for emergencies and well-control situations and will retain a minority stake in the business.
"We are excited to partner with Heidi Lasante and the talented Safety Boss team. Their extensive experience in safety services, combined with a legacy of excellence since 1956, makes this an ideal management-led opportunity in the industrial services sector. We look forward to supporting their strategic vision and delivering exceptional outcomes for customers, employees, and investors.”
This investment aligns with Kissel Capital's exclusive focus on management-led buyouts in the industrial and services sectors, where the firm’s expertise and investor network are ideally suited to deliver the best outcomes.
Heidi Lasante, President and CEO of Safety Boss, added: "Partnering with Kissel Capital marks an important milestone in Safety Boss's 65+ year history. Their expertise in industrial services and dedication to empowering management teams will enable us to accelerate investments in our people, equipment, and capabilities. Together, we are positioned to expand our leadership in well control, emergency response, and comprehensive safety solutions across Western Canada and beyond, while upholding our core commitments to safety, integrity, and customer excellence."
Kissel Capital's Buy, Build & Hold strategy emphasizes long-term partnerships that empower management teams to drive operational excellence and strategic expansion while maintaining the company's core values of integrity and quality.
For more information about Kissel Capital, visit www.kisselcapital.com.
About Kissel Capital
Kissel Capital is a private equity firm based in Zionsville, Indiana. Founded in 2022, the firm focuses exclusively on management led buyouts in the industrial and services sectors, partnering with strong management teams to support growth, operational improvement, and long-term success. Kissel Capital invests its own capital alongside a network of aligned co investors who share its guiding principles.
About Safety Boss
Safety Boss specializes in comprehensive safety services, including prevention, detection, and response to the oil and gas, manufacturing, and construction industries. With over 65 years of experience and facilities in Calgary, Alberta, the company is committed to delivering high-quality, innovative solutions tailored to the rigorous demands of its global customers.
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