Scientific Safety Alliance (SSA), a 100% founder and employee-owned scientific safety service provider, is excited to announce its acquisition of Class 1 Air (“Class 1”).
Based in Milwaukee, WI, Class 1 has been a leading controlled environment testing and certification service provider and specialty air filter distributor in the upper Midwest since the company’s founding in 2005. The company offers a wide variety of services including controlled environment testing and certification, environmental monitoring, validation and consultation, specialty filter service and duct cleaning, specialty filter product sales, and more.
“I chose SSA for two primary reasons. First, because I wanted my employees and clients to be taken care of, valued, and appreciated. Second, because I saw SSA as the best fit to take the business to the next level by expanding our offering and value to our clients. SSA’s employee ownership program, robust benefits package, focus on people, and operational excellence stand out. This partnership unlocks growth opportunities for both Class 1 as a whole and each individual employee as they become part of a bigger organization with more resources.” – Tony LaMacchia, Former Owner of Class 1.
“We are very excited to welcome a top-tier team of talented and highly trained individuals to SSA. Most of Class 1’s technicians are CNBT and NSF accredited, which aligns perfectly with our commitment to quality. With this acquisition, SSA becomes the largest independent controlled environment testing and certification company in the Midwest, with branches in South Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, enabling us to share resources across the region to service large national and regional customers. All employees will become SSA equity owners as part of our broad-based ownership plan” – Esteban Ruiz, Co-Owner and COO of SSA.
“It was great working alongside Tony and his team throughout the process. Our detailed yet efficient approach ensured a seamless close, minimizing disruption to the business and maximizing confidentiality. We accomplished our goal of closing swiftly, in just 30 days, and successfully set the stage for day-one integration, ensuring Class 1’s successful transition into the next chapter of growth and development.” – Adam Waller, VP of Corporate Development and Strategy of SSA.
SSA will continue expanding its presence through partnerships with leading service providers.
