TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SafetyCo Partners (“SafetyCo”) announced an investment in, and strategic alliance with, Mentor Safety Consulting, Inc. (“Mentor Safety”) through its partner affiliate, Industrial Safety Trainers (“IST”) today, adding to its growing portfolio of companies. The occupational health and safety platform offers an integrated suite of safety services under one umbrella, modernizing a fragmented industry to better serve its industrial, infrastructure, construction, and education sector clients. London, Ontario-based Mentor Safety will integrate its operations with SafetyCo company, IST, benefiting from increased resources and back-end support as well as expanded geographic reach.
“We are excited to partner with Mentor Safety and to identify synergies across our businesses to support our combined growth. Having a foothold in London means we can expand our service offering to more clients across Southern Ontario at an accelerated pace. We look forward to working with Mentor Safety founder, Jamie Wright, and his established team, and to embracing a collective culture of mentorship both internally and through our client partnerships,” said IST Founder, Randy Dignard.
Through this investment and partnership, Mentor Safety will retain ownership of its training program content, with IST supporting in the management and facilitation of the programming. In addition to enhanced resources and a stronger support system for the Mentor Safety team, IST will also provide more robust back-end support in the areas of technology, finance, and marketing.
“Working with Randy, the IST team, and SafetyCo has been a very positive experience. As I look to transition the day-to-day operations of the business, I know I have found a partner in IST that can not only help Mentor Safety thrive, but also propel it to the next level,” said Mentor Safety President & Founder, Jamie Wright.
Mentor Safety was founded in 2008 and has a team of seasoned safety trainers and consultants. Providing cost-effective safety consulting and training services to businesses of all sizes, Mentor Safety counts Canada Post, GM, Purolator, and Magna among its impressive roster of clients. Based in London, Ontario, Mentor Safety provides its programming out of its local training facility, and also offers remote and virtual training. Mentor Safety’s senior consultants have each worked in the health and safety industry for more than 20 years, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience from large organizations.
IST is a SafetyCo company, having joined the network of companies in fall 2022. SafetyCo is a growth platform of private investment firm &Capital which aims to change the face of safety consulting nationwide.
About Industrial Safety Trainers
IST is a leading safety training and consulting business. IST combines three brands: Industrial Safety Trainers, Construction Safety Trainers, and the Safety Bus (mobile training). Known for its innovative and engaging safety training programs across all formats (in-person, distance learning, and online), IST provides training solutions across Canada. IST operates out of three training centres in Toronto, Barrie, and Ottawa. For more information, visit: thesafetybus.com
About Mentor Safety
Mentor Safety is a London, Ontario-based safety consulting and training business, providing in-person and virtual health and safety training programs. Through a variety of consulting services, including workplace inspections and audits, hazard/risk assessments, safety culture programs, policy development, and ergonomic assessments, Mentor Safety is proud to leverage the considerable experience of its team to provide cost-effective safety solutions that meet regulations and protect your most important assets. For more information, visit: mentorsafety.com
About SafetyCo
SafetyCo invests in and partners with businesses across Canada that offer health & safety and environmental services. Ideal partners have a strong reputation, operate at the highest level of integrity, and have an experienced management team. SafetyCo provides clients with best-in-class safety consulting, industrial and construction safety training, site inspection, and confined space rescue services. Our team of safety consultants, safety managers, safety officers, safety trainers, and rescue technicians seamlessly execute safety requirements across industrial, infrastructure, construction, and education clients. With a focus on innovation, our diverse and experienced team creates best-in-class safety solutions by leveraging the latest in data and technology.
Partnering with SafetyCo offers value-added services for health and safety industry entrepreneurs and management teams, including shared back-office functions and software, cross-selling opportunities, business optimization through data analytics, and access to a growth network; ultimately allowing entrepreneurs to focus their energy on doing more of the work they enjoy. For more information, visit: safetyco.ca