TATAMY, Pa. – A Northampton County company that makes industrial cabinets, shelving, racks and other storage systems is under new ownership.
Equipto has been acquired by Ballymore Safety Products, a portfolio company of One Equity Partners.
Founded in 1907, Equipto operates out of a 160,000 square foot headquarters at 225 Main Street in Tatamy. According to a news release, the company employs a team of approximately 100 people, all of whom have joined Ballymore.
Equipto got its start as a maker of motorcycle headlights and sidecars in Aurora, Illinois. It later started manufacturing heavy-duty shelving to store large car parts at the request of a dealership. The company relocated to Tatamy in the 1970s.
“We view Equipto as one of the industry leaders in manufacturing products that improve space utilization for its customers. The acquisition of Equipto brings Ballymore into new categories to our customers,” said Vince Halma, President and CEO of Ballymore, in the news release. “Equipto’s manufacturing capabilities continue to deepen Ballymore’s footprint within material handling and storage, while continuing to demonstrate Ballymore’s commitment to domestic manufacturing.”
Ballymore was founded in 1946 in Chester County by John Colgan when his version of a new type of rolling ladder took off.
The company has gone through many changes, moves, and owners since then. It’s currently based in Coatesville, and, since 2024, has been owned by the private equity firm One Equity Partners, which operates out of New York City.
Ballymore’s brands include Tri-Arc, Lift Products, Valley Craft, DOC Services, and now Equipto.