LineStar Utility Supply Announces Acquisition of Certain Assets of Ultimate Tool & Safety, Marking Its Entry into the U.S. Market

LineStar Utility Supply, Inc. (“LineStar”), a leading Canadian-based distributor of powerline technician tools and safety equipment, is pleased to announce that its newly formed U.S. subsidiary, LineStar Utility Supply USA, Inc. (“LineStar USA”), has acquired certain assets of Ultimate Tool & Safety Ltd. (“Ultimate Tool & Safety”). The acquired operations will be rebranded to operate under the LineStar name, establishing the LineStar brand in the United States. The transaction represents a significant milestone in LineStar’s growth strategy and marks the company’s entry into the US market.

Based in Texas, Ultimate Tool & Safety is a trusted provider of tools, safety equipment, and dielectric testing and inspection services for the electric utility industry. With distribution facilities and NAIL-certified rubber goods testing laboratories in both Dallas-Fort Worth and Odessa, and mobile field-testing crews, the company has developed a strong reputation for superior customer service among electric utilities, renewable energy operators, and utility contractors.

The North American electric utility industry is at a pivotal moment, with utilities and contractors working rapidly to modernize aging infrastructure, expand capacity for growing electricity demand, and strengthen grid resilience. This sustained investment is driving significant demand for the tools, safety equipment, and testing services that keep line crews safe and infrastructure running. With an established foundation and reputation in Canada, expanding into the US marks the next chapter in LineStar’s multi-year journey of building a leading utility supply partner. The acquisition of Ultimate Tool & Safety extends LineStar’s operations into Texas and the broader Southern US – a region experiencing some of the strongest grid infrastructure investment in the country – positioning LineStar to better support utilities, contractors, and renewable energy operators through this critical period for the industry.

Brian L’Heureux, CEO of LineStar commented, “I am incredibly excited about what this partnership means for LineStar. Brett Young (former President of Ultimate Tool & Safety and now President of LineStar’s US operations) and his team have built an outstanding organization defined by a deep commitment to customers, strong accountability, and a great culture. For utilities across the U.S., this acquisition means the same high-touch, dependable service they count on today, now backed by LineStar’s scale, product breadth, and OEM relationships. Brett and his team are exactly the right partners for this next chapter, and we’re proud to embark on this journey alongside them.”

“This is a landmark moment for Ultimate Tool & Safety and our industry partners” noted Brett Young. “We have built our business on taking care of customers, so finding a partner in LineStar – who shares that same passion and has built one of the best cultures and reputations in the industry – is incredibly exciting. Together we can bring our combined industry experience and commitment to customer service to a larger group of customers across North America.”