Tri-Arc
Tri-Arc Manufacturing is a Pittsburgh-based industrial safety equipment maker, founded 1959 and operating as a brand under Ballymore Safety Products. It produces steel and aluminum rolling ladders, fixed ladders, work platforms, and safety gates for warehousing, manufacturing, and commercial facilities, sold via dealers, direct sales, and e-commerce.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1959
- HeadquartersPittsburgh, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Tri-Arc does
Tri-Arc Manufacturing, founded in 1959 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is an industrial safety equipment manufacturer specializing in fabricated steel and aluminum access products. Its core portfolio spans four product categories — rolling ladders (steel, aluminum, folding, stock-picking, tilt-and-roll, cantilever), fixed ladders (steel caged, industrial access, dock), work platforms (single-entry, adjustable-height, industrial crossovers, rooftop access, MPAS multi-person systems, Versastep), and safety gates. Technical differentiators include spring-loaded caster systems for mobile stability, all-directional rolling ladders for warehouse flexibility, and the U-Design online configurator that enables custom-engineered cantilever ladders, crossovers, rooftop platforms, and MPAS units tailored to specific facility requirements. Tri-Arc operates as a brand subsidiary of Ballymore Safety Products, alongside sibling brands Lift Products Inc, Valley, Equipto, and Doc Services.
The company sells primarily to industrial warehousing, manufacturing, distribution, and commercial facility customers who require OSHA-compliant elevated access, ergonomic stock-picking solutions, loading dock safety, and crossover pathways. Tri-Arc generates revenue through one-time sales of physical equipment via a three-channel go-to-market model: (1) a regional dealer network accessed through an online dealer locator, (2) direct manufacturer sales supported by phone (1-800-762-8327) and a Request-a-Quote system for custom configurations, and (3) Ballymore's corporate e-commerce storefront. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with standard catalog products and configured custom solutions priced per unit on a pay-as-you-go basis. The company maintains a small workforce of 11–50 employees and is led by founder/owner Fred Schwartz and CFO Ricardo J. Iriart.
Tri-Arc firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Tri-Arc
- Website
- https://tri-arc.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1959
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Tri-Arc Manufacturing is a Pittsburgh-based industrial safety equipment maker, founded 1959 and operating as a brand under Ballymore Safety Products. It produces steel and aluminum rolling ladders, fixed ladders, work platforms, and safety gates for warehousing, manufacturing, and commercial facilities, sold via dealers, direct sales, and e-commerce.
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Tri-Arc industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Safety Equipment
- NAICS
- Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (3329), All Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (33299)
- SIC
- Fabricated Structural Metal Products (3440)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Enclosures, Boxes & DIN-Rail Hardware (junction boxes, cabinets, panel enclosures, DIN rail, gland plates) (IMAGAEAH)
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Where Tri-Arc is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Pittsburgh
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Markets served
Tri-Arc business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Industrial Safety Equipment Sales: Tri-Arc Manufacturing generates revenue through the sale of physical safety equipment including rolling ladders, fixed ladders, work platforms, and safety gates. Products are sold directly through the manufacturer and through dealer networks with a quote-based pricing model for custom configurations.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Standard rolling and fixed ladders |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Custom design products (U-Design) |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels4 records
Tri-Arc product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Tri-Arc Manufacturing designs, fabricates, and sells industrial safety access equipment made from steel, aluminum, and stainless steel, including rolling ladders, fixed ladders, work platforms, and safety gates. The company offers both standard catalog products and custom-engineered solutions configured through its U-Design online configurator for facility-specific industrial applications such as warehouse stock picking, loading dock access, and rooftop entry.
Product overview
Tri-Arc Manufacturing is a safety equipment manufacturing brand under Ballymore that produces industrial access equipment. The product portfolio is organized around four core product lines: Rolling Ladders (including Steel Rolling Ladders, Steel Folding Ladders, Aluminum Ladders, Mobile Step Stands and Stools, Stock Picking Ladders, Tilt & Roll Ladders, and U-Design Cantilever Ladders), Fixed Ladders (including Fixed Steel Ladders, Industrial Access Ladders, and Dock Ladders), Platforms (including Single Entry Work Platforms, Adjustable Height Work Platforms, U-Design Industrial Crossovers, U-Design Rooftop Access Platform, U-Design MPAS, and Versastep), and Safety Gates. These products are offered as standard catalog items alongside a Custom Design Products Configurator that enables customers to order customized access solutions. The company operates as part of the Ballymore family of brands, which also includes Lift Products Inc, Valley, Equipto, and Doc Services.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Steel Rolling Ladders Rolling ladders constructed from steel, designed for industrial and warehouse environments to provide mobile elevated access. Includes spring-loaded caster, all-directional, heavy-duty, and 50-degree stairway slope variants.
- Steel Folding Ladders Folding steel ladders that can be collapsed for storage when not in use, including Fold N Store and Mobile Foldaway variants.
- Aluminum Ladders Lightweight rolling ladders made from aluminum for applications requiring reduced weight and corrosion resistance.
- Mobile Step Stands and Stools Compact mobile stepping devices for low-height access tasks in industrial and commercial settings.
- Stock Picking Ladders Ladders designed for inventory management and stock picking operations in warehouses and retail environments.
- Tilt & Roll Ladders Rolling ladders with tilting capability for accessing sloped surfaces or stairs.
- U-Design Cantilever Ladders Customizable cantilever ladder systems designed to bridge gaps and provide access over obstacles, configured through the U-Design custom configurator.
- Fixed Steel Ladders Permanently mounted steel ladders for fixed access points, including caged variants for added safety and OSHA compliance.
- Industrial Access Ladders Heavy-duty ladders designed for industrial facilities requiring robust and compliant access solutions.
- Dock Ladders Ladders designed for loading docks and shipping/receiving areas for safe access to dock surfaces.
- Single Entry Work Platforms Work platforms with single-point access for elevated work positions in industrial applications.
- Adjustable Height Work Platforms Work platforms with variable height adjustment for flexible elevated access.
- U-Design Industrial Crossovers Custom industrial crossover platforms that bridge over equipment, conveyors, or work areas, configured through the U-Design configurator.
- U-Design Rooftop Access Platform Custom rooftop access platforms for safe entry to elevated roof surfaces, configured through the U-Design configurator.
- U-Design MPAS (Multi-Person Access System) Multi-Person Access System platforms designed for multiple workers to access elevated work areas safely, configured through the U-Design configurator.
- Versastep Platform System Step platform system for ergonomic and safe elevated access in industrial environments.
- Safety Gates Safety gate products for protecting access points and preventing falls at elevated locations.
Companies that use Tri-Arc
Customer profileSegments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Tri-Arc technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Tri-Arc partnerships and signals
Strategic signalRecent moves3 records
Expansion highlights3 records
Tri-Arc competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Valley Craft: Valley Craft is a sister brand to Tri-Arc under Ballymore Safety Products and produces material handling and access equipment for industrial customers, with overlapping product categories and shared distribution channels.
- Cotterman Company: Cotterman is one of the closest direct competitors to Tri-Arc, manufacturing rolling ladders, fixed ladders, work platforms, and crossover solutions for industrial and warehouse applications, with a comparable product portfolio and end-customer base.
- EGA Products: EGA Products manufactures industrial work platforms, crossovers, and custom access solutions for manufacturing and warehouse environments, directly overlapping with Tri-Arc's work platform and crossover product lines.
Regional players
- Hailo: Hailo is a European manufacturer of step stools, ladders, and access equipment used in commercial and industrial settings; while primarily serving European markets, its product categories directly overlap Tri-Arc's rolling ladder and step stand lines.
Broad incumbents
- Ballymore Safety Products: Ballymore is the parent company of Tri-Arc and operates a broader portfolio of safety access brands (including Lift Products Inc, Valley, Equipto, Doc Services), competing more broadly across the industrial safety equipment category while Tri-Arc focuses on ladders and platforms.
- Werner Co: Werner is a large incumbent ladder and access equipment manufacturer (including Louisville Ladder), competing with Tri-Arc across professional and industrial ladders with much greater scale and broader product breadth.
- Little Giant Ladder Systems: Little Giant manufactures multi-position ladders and access solutions sold through retail and industrial channels; it overlaps with Tri-Arc in adjustable and mobile access equipment used in warehouse and industrial settings.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Tri-Arc social profiles
Digital presenceTri-Arc financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Tri-Arc leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
Tri-Arc funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors
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Tri-Arc M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Tri-Arc
What does Tri-Arc do?
Tri-Arc Manufacturing designs, fabricates, and sells industrial safety access equipment made from steel, aluminum, and stainless steel, including rolling ladders, fixed ladders, work platforms, and safety gates. The company offers both standard catalog products and custom-engineered solutions configured through its U-Design online configurator for facility-specific industrial applications such as warehouse stock picking, loading dock access, and rooftop entry.
When was Tri-Arc founded?
Tri-Arc was founded in 1959. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Tri-Arc based?
Tri-Arc is headquartered in Pittsburgh, United States, in the North America region.
How does Tri-Arc make money?
One revenue line is on record: industrial Safety Equipment Sales.
Who are Tri-Arc's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Valley Craft, Cotterman Company and EGA Products. Hailo is listed as a regional player. Broad incumbents are Ballymore Safety Products, Werner Co and Little Giant Ladder Systems.
Does Tri-Arc have an API?
No public API is recorded for Tri-Arc.
What industry is Tri-Arc in?
Tri-Arc's product category is Industrial Safety Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAGAEAH, Enclosures, Boxes & DIN-Rail Hardware (junction boxes, cabinets, panel enclosures, DIN rail, gland plates). Its NAICS code is 3329 and its SIC code is 3440.