Andrew Wirts is the Sales & Marketing Director at NASCO Industries, Inc., where he has spent more than two decades helping safety professionals find the right protective workwear for the job. Andrew brings hands-on knowledge of the industries NASCO serves, with a focus on flame-resistant rainwear for utility, oil and gas, and industrial workers.
Beyond his role at NASCO, Andrew is an active voice in the safety standards community. He serves as a Committee Member with the International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) and as a Task Group Chair with the American Society for Testing & Materials (ASTM). He is the technical contact for ASTM F1891 and ASTM F2733 — the performance standards that govern arc-rated and flame-resistant rainwear. He is also an NFPA Individual Member.
Andrew holds a BA in Economics from Indiana University Bloomington.
When you work long hours in the field, you know that your gear is more than clothing; it’s your protection. Whether you’re climbing poles during a storm, repairing gas lines, or responding to emergencies, your rain gear is part of your safety system. At NASCO, we...
Work environments have changed dramatically over the years, and so have the demands placed on the gear workers rely on. In today’s industrial landscape, rainwear is expected to do much more than simply shield workers from the rain. It must also provide reliable...
Every storm, every outage, every fire risk, utility and industrial workers step into the unknown with one goal: to keep others safe. As a company dedicated to protecting those who protect us, we know the dangers are real. Arc flashes can erupt without warning. A flash...