Since its founding by Merv Litzow in
1992, Safeguard
Technology, headquartered in Streetsboro, Ohio, has been
dedicated to the design, development and manufacture of superior safety
products for the prevention of slips and falls.
Litzow, who has an extensive background in the chemical industry, has
translated his unique knowledge and experience into the development of a
top-notch safety product line.
Throughout the years, Safeguard has
consistently been on the cutting edge of anti-slip technology: from its
industry-leading Hi-Traction Safety Covers, to its innovative
Hi-Traction Glo Series in five new photoluminescent colors.
Safeguard’s initial product line utilized either an 18-gauge stainless
steel base or an 18-gauge G90 galvanized steel base, for which it was
awarded two patents. In an effort to provide a low-cost, light-weight
alternative to steel products, Safeguard introduced Pultruded FRP
(fiberglass) in 1998, followed by vinyl with self-adhesive backing in
2002.
Safeguard® Hi-Traction Safety Covers
are designed to outperform all other products in the industry with
their overall effectiveness, ease of installation and lifetime
durability.
In 1996, a major product development
program culminated in the introduction of Hi-Traction Safety Covers
that provide an additional safety feature — “glow-in–the-dark”
properties. The Hi-Traction Glo Covers, with five new colors introduced
in 2010, illuminate the edges of walkways and stairs, providing a safe
egress during power outages and emergency evacuations.
Safeguard’s other industry-leading
product innovations include Pipe and Cable Covers and Descriptive
Markings or PPE (personal protective equipment) symbols that are
available on Safeguard’s entire product line.
In 2010, Safeguard highlighted its
Direct
Gritting capabilities to customer-supplied prefabricated parts, and
introduced
Safety Track® anti-slip tapes in a variety of grit levels and colors.
Also
in 2010, Safeguard started its Quick Ship standard inventory program,
which
is comprised of Safeguard® Hi-Traction anti-slip Step
Covers
in the most popular sizes, grits and colors. Quick Ship standard
inventory
can be shipped within 48 hours to help distributors and consumers with
their
immediate anti-slip needs.
Safeguard® Covers are
utilized worldwide and have been considered to be the first choice for
application in the offshore oil and gas industry.
For product questions, contact
Safeguard Technology Customer Service at 1-800-989-1695 or visit www.safeguard-technology.com.
