SafeRack is an American company that manufactures industrial safety products for truck, railcar and industrial loading applications. Its products include access gangways, fall protection systems, loading arms, safety cages and loading rack products.
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| Industry | Industrial supply distribution and manufacturing |
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| Founded | 2002 |
| Founders | Rob Honeycutt & Fred Harmon |
| Headquarters | , United States |
Number of employees | ~300 |
| Website | www.saferack.com |
All SafeRack products are manufactured in Andrews, South Carolina, using robotic technology. Its products are sold internationally and domestically.[1]
The organization's proprietary iPad app, the Atlatl Configurator, allows their sales representatives to customize a product for a customer to allow for quicker delivery.[2]
History
editIn 2002, SafeRack was founded.
In November 2011, Plant Engineering awarded SafeRack's ErectaStep platform and stair system Product of the Year Finalist in the Safety Category.[3]
In May 2014, Jeff Reichert was appointed the president of SafeRack.[4]
In December 2015, SafeRack announced a $20 million expansion of its manufacturing facility.[5]
In June 2017, Northern Platforms LTD]] becomes an exclusive Canadian distributor for SafeRack products in Alberta and British Columbia regions with truck and railcar loading platform systems and safety equipment[6]
Awards and honors
editIn July 2015, Bluff Manufacturing, Inc. awarded SafeRack with its 2014 Bronze Level Dealer of Excellence Award. .[7]
In May 2016, the Georgetown County Chamber of Commerce awarded SafeRack with its “Business of the Year" award. [8]
In September 2020, Occupational Health & Safety recognizes SafeRack GX Gangway with "Product of the Year" in the Fall Protection/Prevention category. [9]
Products
editSafeRack designs, builds and installs OSHA compliant loading platforms and gangways.
References
edit- ^ "Blending Robotics and Employees: A Manufacturing Success Story". PR Newswire. 4 February 2016. Retrieved 24 October 2016.
- ^ "Homegrown: How a U.S.-based Manufacturer Thrives in a Global Economy". Cision. PR Newswire. 7 January 2016. Retrieved 24 October 2016.
- ^ "Finalist in Safety in Plant Engineering's 2011 Product of the Year competition". Plant Engineering. Industrial Distribution. 1 November 2011.
- ^ Wilder, Jason (14 May 2014). "SafeRack Appoints Jeff Reichert to President". PR Web. Retrieved 24 October 2016.
- ^ "South Carolina's SixAxis Invests $20 Million in Facility Expansion, Jobs" (Press release). SafeRack LLC. December 10, 2015. Retrieved 2016-09-23.
- ^ "SafeRack LLC Announces First of its Kind Master Distributor Partnership with Canada-based Northern Platforms LTD" (Press release). SafeRack LLC. June 7, 2017. Retrieved 2017-06-07.
- ^ "Bluff Manufacturing Applauds 43 Distributors". Advantage Business Media. Industrial Distribution. 9 July 2015. Retrieved 24 October 2016.
- ^ Stairs, Clayton (20 May 2016). "Georgetown County Chamber of Commerce announces annual award winners". South Strand News. Retrieved 24 October 2016.
- ^ "2020 Occupational Health & Safety New Product of the Year Award". Occupational Health & Safety Magazine. 19 September 2020. Retrieved 19 September 2020.
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