{"id":79423,"date":"2022-05-13T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-13T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/retrofitmagazine.com\/?p=79423"},"modified":"2022-05-12T21:58:48","modified_gmt":"2022-05-13T01:58:48","slug":"werner-celebrates-100-years","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/retrofitmagazine.com\/werner-celebrates-100-years\/","title":{"rendered":"Werner Celebrates 100 Years"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
The Werner name is celebrating 100 years<\/a> of innovation. The Werner brand is commemorating a century developing leading-edge products that help people work faster and safer at home and on job sites around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Since the Werner name was founded in 1922, it has grown into a global brand with distribution in North America, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, and Europe. Werner\u2019s extensive portfolio includes ladders, scaffolding, pump jacks, stages, planks, work platforms, accessories, and fall protection equipment, including harnesses, lanyards, anchors, and compliance kits. With an ongoing commitment to product innovation, the company holds over 600 patents and has received notable industry leading awards and accolades. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe Werner name has achieved many milestones over the past 100 years. As a brand, it has always focused on innovation with the goal of helping the end-user achieve more\u201d says Brian Kagen, chief marketing officer at WernerCo. \u201cIt\u2019s through the dedication and determination of our employees \u2013 past and present \u2013 that we have been able to build our legacy and provide customers with products and solutions they need to accomplish tasks on and off jobsites. We are excited to celebrate this significant event throughout the year. And as the Werner brand looks toward the next 100 years, we will continue to provide high-performing, innovative products that customers can depend on.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Founded by R.D. Werner, the brand began as a carpet and flooring supply company, including metal floor and wall moldings. Since its inception, Werner\u2019s state-of-the-art products have focused on the needs of end-users by exceeding expectations. Key highlights include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Winning Partnerships and Key Initiatives <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Werner has extended its commitment to safety, performance, and advancement beyond product development and into the community through numerous\u00a0sponsorships<\/a>\u00a0and initiatives. The brand has been a long-standing sponsor of the men\u2019s and women\u2019s college basketball tournaments, providing custom-designed Werner ladders that are used by the winning teams in the post-game net cutting ceremonies. Werner is also a proud sponsor of the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC), Women\u2019s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA), and the Naismith Men\u2019s and Women\u2019s Coach of the Year awards.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n For the past six years, Werner has also been heavily involved in\u00a0National Ladder Safety Month, which takes place every March in the United States. This annual event is the only movement dedicated exclusively to promoting the safe use of ladders at home and on the jobsite through education, training, and resources. Additionally, each year, Werner offers on-site and virtual training to thousands of professionals nationwide in support of the Occupational Safety & Health Administration\u2019s (OSHA)\u00a0National Safety Stand-Down Initiative<\/a>. Since beginning this initiative, members of Werner\u2019s National Jobsite Safety and Security Team have traveled throughout the United States sharing their expertise and hands-on educational training with construction professionals. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n With an ongoing drive to innovate and provide products that ensure the safety and performance of its users, Werner will continue to concentrate on performance, progress, and people as it heads toward the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Werner invites customers to help celebrate the 100 year milestone by sharing their favorite Werner photos and stories on social media using\u00a0#Werner100Years<\/a>. Visit\u00a0wernerco.com\/100<\/a>\u00a0to see leading-edge product innovations and explore the brand\u2019s rich history and successes over the years. \u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Werner name is celebrating 100 years of innovation. 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