Werner Opens Height Safety Center in Austin

Werner has opened the Werner Height Safety Center in Austin, Texas, expanding its investment in height safety through product innovation, training, education and customer collaboration.

The new facility serves as an innovation hub for Werner and supports the continued growth of its Height Safety business as part of ProDriven Global Brands' broader strategy.

According to the company, the center brings together customers, distributors, safety professionals and Werner employees to collaborate on height safety solutions, participate in training and provide feedback on future product development.

“Expanding our Height Safety platform is a key strategic initiative for ProDriven Global Brands,” said Gary Scott, chief executive officer, ProDriven Global Brands. “One way we are supporting that growth is through innovation hubs that bring talent, customers and expertise together to respond to evolving market needs, accelerate innovation and leverage opportunities across our global business. The Werner Height Safety Center in Austin is the latest example of that commitment.”

Werner said the facility reflects growing demand for comprehensive height safety solutions that include training, technical expertise and customer support in addition to equipment.

“Werner has earned strong end-user preference in access and fall protection, and we see a meaningful opportunity to continue elevating the Werner brand as a leader in height safety solutions,” said Brian Kagen, president, North America, ProDriven Global Brands. “The Werner Height Safety Center supports that strategy by helping us continue to grow our Height Safety platform across construction safety, post-construction safety and industrial engineered applications."

The center is designed to provide hands-on learning opportunities where customers can experience products, participate in immersive training and work directly with Werner specialists.

"Innovation moves faster when the people developing products are working side by side with the professionals who use them," said Eric Miller, vice president & general manager, Werner Fall Protection. "The Werner Height Safety Center allows us to listen, collaborate and respond with greater speed, bringing together engineering, product development, manufacturing and distribution to transform customer insights into market-leading solutions more quickly."

Werner said the new facility complements its existing field-based safety training programs, which have provided on-site education for customers throughout North America for decades.

“Our customers have always looked to Werner for trusted solutions, expertise and partnership,” said Don Freeman, president of sales, Professional. “The Werner Height Safety Center builds on the work our teams have delivered on jobsites for years and gives customers new ways to collaborate with Werner, experience solutions firsthand and take practical knowledge back to their jobsites and work environments.”

The company said the center represents an ongoing investment in innovation, customer collaboration and education to support the future of height safety.