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.
You've probably seen it happen. A lineman reaches for a tool, and his rain jacket doesn't move with him—it's stiff as cardboard. Or worse: a crew member bends to grab a ground rod, and the seam on his bib cracks right down the thigh. It's 15°F. The ice storm knocked...
Working in the heat is part of the job for linemen, electric workers, gas crews, utility teams, and oil field workers. At NASCO, we know that staying safe in hot weather is more than just drinking water and taking breaks. It also means wearing the right gear. Heavy...
Hurricane season returns each year with storms that tear through communities, disrupt power systems, and damage essential infrastructure. As a company that supports utility professionals, we recognize that utility crews are among the first to respond, working in...