SafeRack

What SafeRack does

SafeRack, founded in 2002 and headquartered in Andrews, South Carolina, designs, manufactures, and installs engineered bulk loading safety and access equipment for industrial facilities that transfer hazardous materials across trucks, railcars, and marine vessels. The portfolio is anchored on gangways (including the GXm modular gangway, truck, railcar, and corrosion-resistant MarinaStep marine gangways), loading platforms and metering skids (MAUI mobile platforms, MaxRack elevating platforms, transloaders), loading arms and couplings (top/bottom loading, swivel joints, Smart-Hose break-aways, DockReel marine hoses), spill containment systems, OSHA-compliant fall protection (YellowGate self-closing gates, handrails, lifelines, harnesses, flatbed tarping), and grounding/overfill monitoring, organized through sub-brands such as ErectaStep, RollaStep, AeroStep, and Upside Innovations. The product line is backed by a substantial granted patent portfolio in the US, Canada, France, Germany, and Europe, and supported by ISO 9001 and ISO 14001:2015 certifications plus consecutive FMA Safety Awards of Merit.

Revenue is generated through direct enterprise field sales plus an inside sales team (quote-based pricing, multi-year contracts) targeting the energy/oil & gas, bulk chemical, marine, aerospace, cement & frac sand, food & beverage, pulp & paper, distribution, power generation, pharmaceutical, and wastewater industries. Named customers span Jefferson Energy, Westway Terminals, NYC Ferry, SOPREMA Belgium, Michael Angelo Winery, KAG, and the Manatee County Water Treatment Plant. SafeRack is a subsidiary of SixAxis LLC, operates an international division serving 35+ countries, and channel-checks its presence via industry associations (ILTA, NFPA, VPPPA, LCIA) and an Andrews, SC-based fly-in demonstration program alongside on-site safety walks and equipment inspection services.

Name

SafeRack

Legal name

SafeRack LLC

Website

https://saferack.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

SafeRack designs, manufactures, and installs engineered bulk loading safety, fall protection, and access equipment (gangways, loading platforms, loading arms, spill containment) for industrial facilities loading trucks, railcars, and marine vessels across energy, chemical, marine, and aerospace sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Loading Safety & Fall Protection Equipment

NAICS

Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing (333924)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment, Nec (3569)

akta.pro primary industry

Material Handling & Industrial Lift Vehicle Manufacturing (Forklifts/Telehandlers/Reach Stackers) (IMACAFAD)

Keywords

• Loading rack equipment
• Industrial fall protection
• Gangway systems
• Bulk loading arms
• Spill containment systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Sumter

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Industrial Safety Equipment Sales: Direct sales of bulk loading safety equipment, gangways, loading platforms, fall protection systems, loading arms, and terminal specialty products to industrial facilities.
2. Professional Services: On-site safety walks, project assessment, equipment inspection and maintenance services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

SafeRack designs, manufactures, and sells industrial bulk loading safety and fall protection equipment — including gangways, loading platforms, mobile access units, fall protection systems, loading arms, and spill containment products — for truck, railcar, and marine loading facilities. The company sells directly to industrial enterprises through field sales and inside sales, with quote-based custom-engineered solutions supplemented by on-site safety walks, project assessment, and equipment inspection services.

Product overview

SafeRack is a manufacturer of bulk loading safety and fall protection equipment for industrial facilities, serving truck, railcar, and marine loading operations. The company operates as a subsidiary of SixAxis and offers a comprehensive portfolio of products organized into major categories: gangways (including the innovative GXm modular gangway, truck, railcar, and MarinaStep marine gangways), stairs and work platforms (featuring ErectaStep modular systems and RollaStep mobile platforms in MP, TR, C, and G series), loading racks and metering skids (including MAUI mobile platforms, MaxRack elevated platforms, and transloaders), loading arms and couplings, spill containment systems, fall protection equipment (including YellowGate safety gates), grounding and monitoring systems, and terminal specialty products. The portfolio includes sub-brands such as ErectaStep, RollaStep, AeroStep, Upside, MAUI, MaxRack, YellowGate, and DockReel. SafeRack products are proudly manufactured in the USA and serve diverse industries including petroleum, chemicals, construction, aerospace, energy, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, pulp and paper, and marine.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ErectaStep: Modular metal access stairs and platforms
• RollaStep
• MaxRack
• MAUI
• MarinaStep
• GXm
• YellowGate
• DockReel
• AeroStep
• Upside

Products and services

• GXm Modular Gangway World's first modular gangway engineered for fast installation (as little as one week), robust operation, and enhanced safety in petroleum, chemical, and construction facilities. Designed for truck, railcar, and loading operations.
• Truck Gangways Industry's safest and most ergonomic gangway for truck loading and access operations at industrial facilities.
• Railcar Gangways Industry's safest and most ergonomic gangway for accessing and loading railcars at industrial terminals.
• MarinaStep Marine Gangways Advanced, corrosion-resistant gangways designed for marine environments including boats, ships, cruise vessels, barges, ferries, and military applications.
• Safety Cages Fall prevention enclosures for accessing trucks or railcars, protecting workers from dangerous falls during loading operations.
• Loading Platforms & Racks North America's #1 manufacturer and installer of loading platform safety systems for accessing trucks and railcars in industrial facilities.
• MAUI Mobile Access Platforms Mobile vehicle access platforms providing secure, adjustable stair solutions for safely accessing elevated truck and railcar work areas, including rugged terrain variants.
• MAUI Mover Battery-powered equipment designed to move SafeRack's MAUI portable stairs and platforms, with variable speed twist grip control, 0–3 mph speed, foam-filled no-flat tires, and 6–8 hours run time on a single charge.
• MaxRack Elevated Platforms Powered elevating platform system with handrail system for accessing the tops of railcars and trucks.
• AeroStep Aerospace Access Platforms Specialized line of rolling stairs, access and tooling platforms for aerospace and aviation applications including helicopter, commercial aviation, private aviation, satellite, and military/defense.
• ErectaStep Modular Stairs and Platforms Modular metal stairs and catwalk systems providing configurable access solutions for industrial facilities (sub-brand within the SafeRack portfolio).
• RollaStep MP Series Mobile Work Platforms Rolling mobile work platforms combining the stability of fixed platforms with the mobility of rolling stairs, with large platforms supporting multiple operators with equipment and parts (RollaStep sub-brand).
• RollaStep TR Series Tilt-and-Roll Ladders Tilt and roll ladders providing ample workspace with a lightweight frame and side rolling wheels for effortless positioning (RollaStep sub-brand).
• RollaStep C Series Cantilever Ladders Cantilever ladders for accessing railcars, tank trucks, and tall industrial machinery, with extended platforms and optional safety cages (RollaStep sub-brand).
• RollaStep G Series Self-Leveling Stairs Self-leveling stairs with variable height adjustability allowing operators to work at correct height for various job requirements (RollaStep sub-brand).
• DockReel Marine Loading System Marine loading hose alternative (barge and ship bulk loading equipment) that improves operator safety, boosts productivity, and increases product service life.
• ErectaRack Prefabricated Pipe Racks Prefabricated pipe racks constructed faster and easier than traditional methods, for terminal and industrial piping layouts.
• YellowGate Self-Closing Safety Gates The Original Universal Self-Closing Safety Gate for fall protection at loading platforms and elevated work areas.
• Upside Dock Steps and Access Systems Dock step and access systems including the Omni Step and Apex System for distribution and warehouse loading dock operations (Upside Innovations sub-brand).
• Top Loading Arms Truck, rail, and marine bulk fluid transfer top loading arms for petroleum, chemical, and industrial liquids.
• Bottom Loading Arms Truck, rail, and marine bulk fluid transfer bottom loading arms for petroleum, chemical, and industrial liquids.
• Smart-Hose Break-Away Safety System Smart-Hose LL3-B break-away valve that protects facility piping, bulkhead piping, tank truck piping, and loading arms from pull-away incidents; full-flow break-away technology with no yearly maintenance required.
• Spill Containment Systems SPCC- and EPA-compliant spill containment solutions including railcar track pans, truck spill containment, drum and IBC spill pallets, and industrial containment berms.
• Fall Protection Systems Full range of OSHA-compliant fall protection systems including safety gates, handrails, flatbed fall protection, lifeline and fall arrest systems, and body harnesses.
• Grounding & Monitoring Systems Static grounding (earthing) solutions protecting personnel, product, and terminals, including grounding monitors and overfill protection systems.
• Transloaders & Metering Skids Equipment for truck and railcar transloading, metering skids, and loading racks from single-spot to multi-spot systems.
• SafeRackTF Tarping Systems Flatbed tarping system for enhanced safety and productivity, streamlining flatbed tarping and reducing fall risks for single-operator use.
• Bulk Loading & Gangway Professional Services On-site safety walks, project assessment, and equipment inspection & maintenance services supporting industrial bulk loading and gangway installations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Modular gangway installation time reduced to as little as one week

Named customers9 records

Segments11 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SixAxiscoreOthersSafeRack is a subsidiary of SixAxis LLC, headquartered in Andrews, South Carolina. SixAxis is the parent company providing strategic direction and ownership for SafeRack and its brand portfolio including ErectaStep, RollaStep, and other safety equipment brands.
• Smart-Hose TechnologiescoreTechnology or IntegrationSmart-Hose Technologies provides break-away safety valve technology integrated into SafeRack's hose assemblies. The partnership offers Smart-Hose valve designs (LL1, LL3, LL3-B) for hazardous chemical transfer applications, providing protection against pull-away incidents, coupling ejection, hose separation, and hose rupture.
• International Liquid Terminals Association (ILTA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerILTA supplier membership providing industry visibility and market access for SafeRack's terminal safety equipment solutions.
• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerNFPA membership demonstrating commitment to fire and electrical safety standards compliance for industrial applications.
• Voluntary Protection Programs Participants' Association (VPPPA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerWorkplace health and safety association membership supporting occupational safety excellence.
• Louisiana Chemical Industry Alliance (LCIA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional industry alliance membership supporting chemical industry safety in Louisiana and Gulf Coast region.
• Florida State Minority Supplier Development CouncilminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMinority supplier development partnership supporting diversity in supply chain.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• MSA Safety: MSA Safety is a global manufacturer of safety products, including fall protection systems, harnesses, and fixed-engineered solutions. It competes with SafeRack's fall protection category but serves a much broader occupational-safety portfolio across many industries.
• Hilti: Hilti is a global provider of tools, anchors, and engineered solutions for the construction and industrial sectors. While broader in scope, Hilti's engineered fastening, modular access, and on-site safety solutions overlap with parts of SafeRack's industrial access portfolio.
• 3M Fall Protection (Capital Safety): 3M's Fall Protection business (formerly Capital Safety) is a global leader in fall arrest, lifeline, and body harness systems. It competes with SafeRack's fall protection portfolio but operates at much larger scale across general industrial and construction markets.

Direct peers

• Carbis Solutions (Fives Group): Carbis Solutions, now part of Fives Group, supplies loading platforms, gangways, and fall-protection equipment for trucks, railcars, and marine vessels — a near-direct competitor to SafeRack across the bulk-loading access and safety stack.
• Emco Wheaton: Emco Wheaton designs and manufactures top and bottom loading arms, vapor recovery, and break-away couplings for the bulk liquid transport market. Its product portfolio and customer base in fuel, chemical, and terminal operations closely parallel SafeRack's loading-arm and coupling business.
• OPW (Dover): OPW, a Dover company, manufactures loading arms, swivel joints, couplings, and break-away valves for truck, railcar, and marine bulk transfer — directly overlapping SafeRack's loading-arms and couplings product line and serving the same petroleum, chemical, and terminal customers.
• Ballymore: Ballymore produces rolling ladders, work platforms, and safety access equipment for industrial and warehouse environments. Its mobile and fixed access platforms compete with SafeRack's RollaStep and ErectaStep modular access product lines.
• Wildeck: Wildeck manufactures industrial stairs, work platforms, mezzanines, and vertical lifts for warehouses, distribution centers, and manufacturing facilities. It overlaps directly with SafeRack's ErectaStep, RollaStep, and crossover/industrial stair product lines.

Emerging players

• Tri-Arrow Industrial: Tri-Arrow Industrial is a smaller specialty manufacturer of loading racks, platforms, and related industrial safety equipment. It competes in similar bulk-loading and railcar-access niches to SafeRack but with a narrower product breadth and regional footprint.

Regional players

• Thorworld Industries: Thorworld Industries, a UK-based manufacturer, supplies loading ramps, dock levellers, and platform equipment for logistics, warehouse, and industrial facilities. It is a regional competitor to SafeRack's distribution/warehouse loading dock and ramp categories in Europe.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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