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SafeRack, LLC located in Andrews, South Carolina was recently chosen to receive a 2024 Safety Award of Merit from the Fabricators and Manufacturers Association (FMA). Open to all FMA company members, the FMA/CNA Annual Safety Awards recognize metal fabrication companies that adhere to excellence in safety. Sponsored by CNA, the endorsed business insurance carrier for […]

We are excited to announce the appointment of Scott Harris as the Chief Financial Officer of SixAxis. Scott, who initially joined us as Interim CFO, has quickly become an indispensable part of our team, contributing significantly to our strategy development and leading our budgeting process for the upcoming year.

SixAxis, LLC announced the appointment of Al Weggeman as Chief Executive Officer, following a thorough CEO search process.

We are excited to announce Doug Odum’s promotion to Chief Operating Officer at SixAxis. This advancement is a testament to Doug’s remarkable journey with SixAxis, reflecting both the expansion of his role over the past year and his pivotal contributions to our company’s growth. In his new capacity, Doug will continue to spearhead the drive […]

Mount Pleasant, SC – Amidst the backdrop of the USS Yorktown, SafeRack’s sales team recently celebrated a year marked by unwavering commitment to safety and customer excellence. This gathering in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, celebrated achievements and reaffirmed our core mission: to provide safe access solutions and unparalleled service in the field by enhancing Collaboration and […]

Our annual Christmas video is here! Crafted with love and a lot of laughs, it stars our team members’ adorable kids, embodying our simple yet profound belief: Safety is so fundamental that even a child understands it. This annual labor of love is our gift to you – our family, friends, customers, and partners.

Upside Innovations Expands with New Facility, Elevating Quality and Innovation SIXAXIS ANNOUNCES MAJOR EXPANSION WITH UPSIDE INNOVATIONS’ MOVE TO NEW, LARGER FACILITY CINCINNATI, OHIO NOVEMBER 28, 2023-–Upside Innovations, a leading provider of ADA & IBC-compliant access solutions and a SixAxis company, is excited to announce its upcoming move to a larger facility, a significant milestone […]

Earn CEU credits with our free one-hour online course that discusses prefabricated modular metal stairs, access platforms, and ramps. Participants will learn about the benefits and relevant codes from OSHA, IBC, and ADA regarding stairs, ladders, and handrails, but they will also learn how to specify modular stair components and configurations to facilitate code compliance […]

Beautiful downtown Charleston provided the historic backdrop for our International Sales Meeting this month. Individual performance milestones were celebrated as we marked yet another record-breaking year of sales for the SixAxis family of brands. Our continued focus on Commercial Excellence refers to our commitment to top-tier customer service, superior products, and a relentless pursuit of […]

Enjoy our holiday sing-along. We promise it will make you smile.

SIXAXIS ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF UPSIDE INNOVATIONS APEX AND DOCK STEP MODULAR ACCESS SYSTEMS CINCINNATI, OHIO OCTOBER 28, 2022 —Upside Innovations, a SixAxis company, has launched an innovative new modular access system. The APEX System is a modular, prefabricated line of ADA, IBC, and OSHA-compliant stairs, ramps, and canopies designed to improve safe access for businesses in a wide variety of industrial, commercial, […]

SafeRack Achieves ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Certification of Registration ANDREWS, SOUTH CAROLINA August 30, 2022 —SafeRack, the global leader in industrial safety access, egress, and fall protection systems has been awarded the ISO 9001:2015 Certificate of Registration for Quality as determined by standards developed by the ISO (International Organization of Standardization). Awarded In May 2022, […]

A podcast about truck spotting and why it’s important. In this episode of SafeRack Podcast, hosts Kenny Rogers and Ray Evans discuss the significance of proper truck spotting including topics such as loading arms and hoses, open and closed loading, ISOtainers, specialized safety cages, hatch access, as well as top and bottom unloading from truck and rail. Kenny and Ray share their years of experience using SafeRack’s best MSHA and OSHA-compliant customer solutions to address safe access challenges in the aggregate and chemical industries.

A podcast about truck spotting and why it’s important. In this episode of SafeRack Podcast, hosts Kenny Rogers and Ray Evans discuss the significance of proper truck spotting including topics such as loading arms and hoses, open and closed loading, ISOtainers, specialized safety cages, hatch access, as well as top and bottom unloading from truck and rail. Kenny and Ray share their years of experience using SafeRack’s best MSHA and OSHA-compliant customer solutions to address safe access challenges in the aggregate and chemical industries.

A podcast about truck spotting and why it’s important. In this episode of SafeRack Podcast, hosts Kenny Rogers and Ray Evans discuss the significance of proper truck spotting including topics such as loading arms and hoses, open and closed loading, ISOtainers, specialized safety cages, hatch access, as well as top and bottom unloading from truck and rail. Kenny and Ray share their years of experience using SafeRack’s best MSHA and OSHA-compliant customer solutions to address safe access challenges in the aggregate and chemical industries.

A podcast about truck spotting and why it’s important. In this episode of SafeRack Podcast, hosts Kenny Rogers and Ray Evans discuss the significance of proper truck spotting including topics such as loading arms and hoses, open and closed loading, ISOtainers, specialized safety cages, hatch access, as well as top and bottom unloading from truck and rail. Kenny and Ray share their years of experience using SafeRack’s best MSHA and OSHA-compliant customer solutions to address safe access challenges in the aggregate and chemical industries.

ANDREWS, SOUTH CAROLINA June 22, 2022 —Joining an elite group of businesses in the state of South Carolina, SafeRack, a SixAxis company and the global leader in industrial safety equipment and access systems, has been recognized as a model for safety and health excellence as determined by OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Administration). The federal […]

A podcast about truck spotting and why it’s important. In this episode of SafeRack Podcast, hosts Kenny Rogers and Ray Evans discuss the significance of proper truck spotting including topics such as loading arms and hoses, open and closed loading, ISOtainers, specialized safety cages, hatch access, as well as top and bottom unloading from truck and rail. Kenny and Ray share their years of experience using SafeRack’s best MSHA and OSHA-compliant customer solutions to address safe access challenges in the aggregate and chemical industries.

ANDREWS, SOUTH CAROLINA March 22, 2022 —SixAxis, the global leader in industrial bulk loading safety equipment, has secured a patent on the GX, the most ergonomically advanced and #1 selling gangway in North America. The original G4 gangway was introduced in 2009 and was SafeRack’s flagship product, addressing safety issues presented by other truck and […]

Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, South Carolina’s first female Republican Lt. Governor visited SafeRack headquarters in Andrews, SC at an International Women’s Day event co-hosted by our parent company SixAxis and Women in Manufacturing (WiM), the only national and global trade association dedicated to supporting women working in the manufacturing industry. Lt. Governor Evette spoke about […]

Despite the craziness of the past year, we can be grateful that so many employers are improving their focus on workplace safety. In the spirit of the season, aspiring safety manager Herbie the Elf spreads the message of safety, making the world a safer place for everyone. Don’t let rickety, unsafe equipment ruin the Christmas Spirit. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all of you, from all of us at SafeRack.

Rob Honeycutt, Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, plans to step down from his current role as CEO at the end of 2021. The Board of Directors has appointed Jeff Reichert to succeed Honeycutt as Chief Executive Officer on January 1, 2022.

SAFERACK RECEIVES SAFETY AWARD OF MERIT FROM FABRICATORS & MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION Andrews, SC., August 9, 2021 – Download Press Release SafeRack was recently chosen to receive a 2021 Safety Award of Merit from the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, International (FMA). Open to all FMA company members, the FMA/CNA Annual Safety Awards recognize metal fabrication companies […]

Falfurrias Capital Partners’ SixAxis manufacturing to expand safety and access product solutions with the acquisition of Upside Innovations Deal combines complementary firms in modular, mass-customized manufacturing of ramps, stairs, platforms and handrails   CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA (June 2, 2021) – Charlotte-based private equity firm Falfurrias Capital Partners today announced it has facilitated the add-on acquisition […]

SixAxis launches Liquid Transfer Group, welcoming Joe Natale as Senior Business Development & Operations Specialist Andrews, South Carolina— March 31, 2021 SixAxis announced the launch of Liquid Transfer Group, a consulting group that specializes in terminal loading projects. The appointment of Joe Natale as Senior Business Development and Operations specialist helped kick off the new […]

In 2020 we felt it would be appropriate to take a different approach to our annual Christmas video and decided to make a difference.

GX Awarded 2020 Fall Protection/Prevention New Product of the Year by Occupational Health & Safety Andrews, South Carolina, October 5, 2020 — The Occupational and Health Safety New Product of the Year Awards were announced last month and SafeRack’s new GX Gangway claimed top prize in the Fall Protection/Prevention category. Now in their 11th year, […]

ANDREWS, S.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–SafeRack, the global leader in industrial loading safety equipment has teamed up with Newson Gale, the leader in static control to designate August as Grounding Safety Month. When loading petrochemical or other combustible materials, static electricity safety and the importance of vehicle grounding cannot be overemphasized. Careful precautions must be taken to assess […]

Andrews, South Carolina, June 25, 2020 — SafeRack, the global leader in industrial loading safety equipment has teamed up with UltraTech International, the leading supplier of environmental compliance products to designate July as Spill Prevention Month. Experts from both companies conduct safety audits to help businesses create an action plan for avoiding spills and containing […]

SafeRack introduces the GX loading gangway, the world’s most ergonomically advanced loading gangway for truck and railcar. Andrews, South Carolina, March 10, 2020 — SafeRack, the global leader in industrial bulk loading safety equipment just announced the production of their most ergonomically advanced gangway. The new GX Gangway is the next generation of North America’s […]

Our hearts go out to all individuals impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. We sincerely hope the actions being taken across our country will stop the spread of the virus and help protect everyone affected directly by infection or indirectly by its impact on jobs, schooling, or safety. We are open for business and our intent […]

The new Christmas video is live. It’s our 10th year doing these, and we think it turned out great.  

Andrews, South Carolina – October 29, 2019 — Adding to a growing list of over 24 innovative proprietary industrial designs, SixAxis, LLC secured U.S. patent 10,358,871 in July of this year on behalf of its ErectaStep brand. The product line is ingeniously simple, composed of 5 OSHA compliant modular components designed with an infinite number […]

“The 8th Wonder of the World” saga continues as ancient Egyptian Pharaoh Khufu chooses SixAxis’ ErectaStep to keep pyramid builders safe in an ingenious media campaign entitled, “The Mummy Returns.” Andrews, South Carolina – October 22, 2019 — Manufactured with the strict brand ethos that fall-prevention and safety products can be innovative, fast to ship, […]

On Tuesday, April 30th SafeRack celebrated 500 days without any injuries in their manufacturing plant. SafeRack, the leading industrial manufacturer of safety access equipment and an OSHA and IBC compliant company is setting the trend of putting safety first for employees and companies locally and across America. As SafeRack’s influence grows across a number of […]

SixAxis announced the appointment of Jack Murphy to the executive leadership team on January 7th, 2019. Murphy stepped into his role as Vice President of Sales on January 21st, 2019.  SixAxis’ innovative products have been giving businesses in all sectors the competitive edge globally since 2003. Their award-winning products and patents are created under brands […]

Andrews, South Carolina—Already recognized as the world leader in manufacturing loading platforms and fall-protection products, SixAxis launched a clever and comedic national media campaign through their in-house creative marketing agency red7 last week promoting ErectaStep, their line of industrial modular stairs, catwalks, and handrails designed to increase safety and efficiency for some of the world’s […]

SafeRack, the world’s largest manufacturer of truck and railcar loading platforms and safety equipment, is proud to announce and welcome Jason Merschat as VP of Operations. Mr. Merschat will be responsible for expanding the growth rate while meeting and exceeding the needs of customers in terms of delivery and quality. SafeRack has experienced an increase […]

SafeRack, the world’s largest manufacturer of truck and railcar loading platforms and safety equipment, welcomed Eric Grothaus as Director of Human Resources in July. Grothaus will be responsible for attracting and retaining the very best candidates for the company.                                                           Grothaus joins the SafeRack team after a lengthy career in Human resources working for Cincinnati […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 7, 2018 CONTACT INFORMATION: Brian Dieffenderfer – Director, Business Development – MarinaStep 843-359-5679 / bdieffenderfer@marinastep.com 866-761-7225   SAFERACK PROUDLY INTRODUCES MARINASTEP, SAFE ACCESS RAMPS AND GANGWAYS FOR SHIP AND BARGE ACCESS. Andrews, South Carolina – SafeRack, the world’s largest manufacturer of truck and railcar loading platforms and safety equipment, is excited […]

SafeRack, the leading manufacturer of truck and railcar loading platforms and safety equipment, is excited to announce AeroStep, a specialized line of rolling stairs and access platforms for aerospace and aviation industries. AeroStep’s mobile stairs have the stability of a fixed platform, but are highly mobile and can be precisely positioned against even the most delicate vehicles or equipment.

Falfurrias Capital Announces Strategic Investment in SixAxis SixAxis is a leading manufacturer of safety equipment, including SafeRack, ErectaStep brands   CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Sept. 21, 2017) – Falfurrias Capital Partners (“FCP”), a Charlotte-based private equity firm focused on investing in growth-oriented, middle-market businesses, and SixAxis LLC (“SixAxis”), the leading manufacturer of advanced products that increase worker […]

On behalf of the entire SixAxis family, our thoughts and prayers go out to all of those impacted by this devastating storm. We know for certain that many of our employees, dealers, and customers in the area have sustained significant damage and hardship as a result of this historical disaster. SixAxis is contributing $5,000 to […]

ANDREWS, SOUTH CAROLINA —  (August, 16, 2017) – Continuing with their commitment to providing world class stairs and access platforms, today, ErectaStep announces the introduction of three new products designed to fill the demand for higher quality metal stair kit solutions to serve the commercial and architectural marketplaces. ErectaStep is to begin production of four […]

By Andrel S. Langely SafeRack co-founders Fred Harmon and Rob Honeycutt stand in front of the global company’s 225,000-square-foot facility in Andrews, S.C. Not seeing any virtue in simply doing things the way they’ve always been done has led to grand things for SafeRack co-founders Rob Honeycutt and Fred Harmon. SafeRack started in 2003 when […]

Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner Makes Major Move for U.S. Return to Human Space Flight In an operation at Kennedy Space Center involving minute movements and precise placement, the pieces of the first CST-100 Starliner test article became a capsule. The test article will help verify the manufacturing method, the materials, and the parts being created by […]

Holcim (US) and Lafarge North America Inc., US businesses of LafargeHolcim Ltd, One of the world’s leading suppliers of cement, aggregates, concrete and asphalt, have announced that they have selected SafeRack to be their exclusive provider of trailer loading gangways, platforms, and safety related loaded equipment for the entire US marketplace. Two months of joint […]

How one manufacturer streamlined quoting and grew 500 percent in six years. Metal fabricators have a history of growing through word-of-mouth. Many companies go for years, sometimes generations, without hiring a single salesperson. It’s just the nature of this manufacturing sector dominated by small, multigenerational family shops. Few say their company is “sales-driven.”

Georgetown County Chamber of Commerce names SafeRack as "Business of the Year"

As seen on Forbes.com By Christopher Steiner Rob Honeycutt’s success defies so many conventions within the entrepreneurial canon that it’s hard to pick which part of his tale merits telling first. As a salesman, he’s not supposed to be good with software. As somebody without a college degree, he’s not supposed to be able to, in a […]

As seen on IndustryWeek.com By Matt Lawell Drones, virtual reality, augmented reality and the Internet of Things (Industrial and otherwise) will top all sorts of buzzword lists this year. But what about the new manufacturing tech that has been glossed over a little? Here are some of the developments that could help you transform for […]

Falls are among the most common causes of serious work-related injuries and deaths. OSHA recently announced the preliminary Top 10 most frequently cited workplace safety violations for fiscal year 2015 and fall protection (1926.501) ranks as its top violation with 6,721 citations for the year.

This week the Institute of Supply Management (ISM) reported that the American manufacturing sector had contracted for the fourth consecutive month. Also reported was that manufacturing employment had dropped to a six-and-half-year low. One manufacturer bucking these trends is SixAxis and its manufacturing division of various manufacturing of fall-protection safety-related products, including popular industrial brands […]

With a renewed emphasis on telling the SixAxis story across a variety of audiences, this fall has been a busy one for SixAxis with a magazine article, attendance at a major trade show and a webcast to the employees of a worldwide corporation among the highlights of a busy season. SixAxis was featured in United […]

South Carolina’s SixAxis focus on customers and innovation yields big results While many U.S. manufacturers have been forced to move their manufacturing facilities overseas to remain competitive, SixAxis co-founders Rob Honeycutt and Fred Harmon have not only found a way to remain in the United States, but thrive as well. In fact, the co-founders have […]

Partnership with State of South Carolina and Georgetown County Aids Manufacturer’s Expansion SixAxis and its division, SafeRack, a manufacturer of loading rack and safety access solutions, have announced expansion plans to support their immediate and long term growth initiatives. SafeRack, the State of South Carolina, and Georgetown County have aligned resources that culminated in a […]

Headquartered in downtown Charleston, Red7 is a full-service agency delivering a high-impact measured marketing approach to global business-to-business and business-to-consumer clients including niche action and adventure sport brands. “To set these brand partners apart from their competitors, we build their business through continuous improvements. It’s winning market share for brands using a test-and-optimize strategy,” explains […]

Jeff Reichert has been appointed President of SafeRack loading rack technologies. SafeRack, an industry leader specializing in loading rack technologies for trucks, railcars and industrial safety applications, announced the appointment of Jeff Reichert to President. The announcement was made by co-founders Fred Harmon and Rob Honeycutt who said, “Jeff is a tremendous asset to our […]

Originally published on SouthStrandNews.com While she was in town Wednesday, Gov. Nikki Haley visited the Saferack Manufacturing plant near Andrews. The plant is now expanding to double its size and will add at least 50 jobs. Haley told the employees after a tour of the facility that she was impressed with the work they do […]

Originally published on Grainnet.com SafeRack, the world’s fastest-growing provider of stronger, safer and easier-to-handle truck loading-rack and fall-protection equipment, announced Aug. 18 that it has earned inclusion in the second annual Inc. 5000, Inc. magazine’s exclusive listing of the 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in the United States. SafeRack, which was founded in 2003, is listed […]

Originally published on ThomasNet.com As the use of transloading-defined as the process of transferring a shipment from one mode of transportation to another-continues to increase, shippers who move liquid goods ranging from industrial chemicals to the increasingly popular renewable fuels have been looking for ways to quicken the transloading process while minimizing the risk that […]

Originally published on ThomasNet.com SafeRack, LLC, the leading provider of stronger, safer and easier-to-handle truck and railcar loading-rack and fall-protection equipment for the petroleum, biofuel, specialized chemical, food/pharmaceutical, cement and other industries, has announced the availability of its redesigned, patent-pending SafeRack G4 Gangway. In development for 18 months, the G4 uses cutting-edge metal-stamping technology to […]

SafeRack, LLC, Loading Rack Technologies, has purchased land adjacent to the Black River Airport Industrial Park and plans to construct an 8,000 square foot headquarters facility that will eventually employ up to 40 workers, primarily in sales and engineering. The company makes truck loading platforms, rail car platforms and other similar products at its manufacturing facility in Andrews, SC. Fred Harmon, co-owner of Safe Rack, said the company looked in other South Carolina communities, but chose Sumter because of the efforts of the Sumter Development Board and the City of Sumter.