SafeRack explained

SafeRack LLC
Founders:Rob Honeycutt & Fred Harmon
Industry:Industrial supply distribution and manufacturing
Num Employees:~300
Location Country:United States

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.

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

In 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

In 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

SafeRack designs, builds and installs OSHA compliant loading platforms and gangways.

Notes and References

  1. News: Blending Robotics and Employees: A Manufacturing Success Story. 24 October 2016. PR Newswire. 4 February 2016.
  2. News: Homegrown: How a U.S.-based Manufacturer Thrives in a Global Economy. 24 October 2016. PR Newswire. Cision. 7 January 2016.
  3. News: http://www.plantengineering.com/index.php?id=1792&cHash=081010&tx_ttnews[tt_news=61297 Finalist in Safety in Plant Engineering’s 2011 Product of the Year competition]. Industrial Distribution. Plant Engineering. 1 November 2011.
  4. News: Wilder. Jason. SafeRack Appoints Jeff Reichert to President. 24 October 2016. PR Web. 14 May 2014.
  5. South Carolina’s SixAxis Invests $20 Million in Facility Expansion, Jobs . SafeRack LLC . December 10, 2015 . 2016-09-23 .
  6. SafeRack LLC Announces First of its Kind Master Distributor Partnership with Canada-based Northern Platforms LTD . SafeRack LLC . June 7, 2017 . 2017-06-07 .
  7. News: Bluff Manufacturing Applauds 43 Distributors. 24 October 2016. Industrial Distribution. Advantage Business Media. 9 July 2015.
  8. News: Stairs. Clayton. Georgetown County Chamber of Commerce announces annual award winners. 24 October 2016. South Strand News. 20 May 2016.
  9. News: 2020 Occupational Health & Safety New Product of the Year Award. 19 September 2020. Occupational Health & Safety Magazine. 19 September 2020.