US Netting has several products that are tested to withstand the blow of a 10,000 lb forklift. We have engineered, tested and re-engineered our bollards and the net system to be sure to withstand a beating. The Ultimate Defender Gate™ was slammed seven times with a 13,000 lb. Forklift until it gave out. This article serves as an overview of what we learned from other dock safety companies at PROMAT 2017 in Chicago.

America’s infrastructure—the roads, bridges, airports, railways, dams, and levees that connect us all and hold things together—is in trouble. The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) issues an Infrastructure Report Card every four years, evaluating the condition of our infrastructure in sixteen categories.

PROMAT 2017 is currently underway at McCormick place in the heart of downtown Chicago. Over 950 exhibitors are showing off the latest and greatest innovations in the world of material handling. This is an excerpt of us sharing our experience at the first day of exhibits and seminars. We highly recommend anyone interested or currently operating in this industry to attend. View this article for upcoming seminars. Some of the PROMAT exclusive press releases as well as a link to get registered. Read more.

Earlier this month firefighters from the town of Ipswich in the United Kingdom got a phone call in the mid-afternoon of a typically normal day from a bank. When they arrived, no fire was found however a small pigeon was trapped in netting high above the bank entrance.

Recently announced that our nearby Major League Baseball team is extending and replacing its safety netting. The Pittsburgh Pirates and PNC Park will have a new addition soon. Spectator safety is a high priority to the Pittsburgh Pirates and with the new netting comes the ability to see more and experience the game with peace of mind.