Black Stallion

Employee size

2-10

Headquarters

Selinsgrove, PA

With more than 43 years of manufacturing experience, Black Stallion makes protective gloves, flame-resistant garments and other personal protective equipment, with welding protection at the heart of its line. The company stands out for pairing detailed in-house design, engineering and testing with distinctive gear such as its BSX welding collection and AngelFire women’s welding apparel, serving distributors across demanding industrial markets.

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