What Precision Ladders does

Precision Ladders, LLC is a privately held Tennessee-based manufacturer of commercial-grade aluminum access solutions, founded in 1942 as Precision Parts Corporation and reorganized under its current name in 1998. Operating from Morristown, Tennessee, the company designs and custom-fabricates fixed vertical ladders (Heavy Duty and Standard), disappearing/folding stairways (Super Simplex manual and patented Automatic Super Simplex), ships stairs, alternating tread stairs, fixed industrial stairs, roof hatches, and aluminum guard rail systems. Products are built to OSHA 1910 Subpart D and ANSI A14.9 standards, with documented load capacities ranging from 500 to 1,500+ lbs., and are customized to exact field measurements rather than sold as off-the-shelf SKUs.

The technical differentiators center on patented automated folding-stairway architecture (S3000 semi-automatic and S4000 fully automated with wireless keypad and Evercharge standby power) and on durable aluminum construction (6005-T5 alloy) that delivers low-maintenance, code-compliant access for rooftop, mezzanine, attic, and crossover applications. The product surface is complemented by a BIM/Revit library, online calculators, and a Lunch & Learn / continuing-education program targeting architect and engineer specifiers.

Precision Ladders operates a direct field-sales model through 32 US and 4 Canadian sales-rep locations, with primary customers being architects, engineers, and contractors specifying access solutions for commercial projects, supported by commercial building owners/property managers and a residential homeowner segment served through the Super Simplex product line. Revenue is generated via project-based, quote-driven hardware sales of custom-fabricated products. The company is independently owned (no disclosed institutional investor or parent), employs 11–50 people, has served more than 20,000 cumulative customers across its 80+ year history, and does not publicly disclose financial results.

Name

Precision Ladders

Legal name

Precision Ladders, LLC

Website

https://precisionladders.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1942

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Precision Ladders, LLC is a Tennessee-based, privately held manufacturer of custom-fabricated, code-compliant aluminum ladders, stairs, and roof hatches serving architects, engineers, contractors, commercial building owners, and residential homeowners across the US and Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Aluminum Access Solutions (Ladders and Stairs)

NAICS

Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing (332312)

SIC

Fabricated Structural Metal Products (3440)

akta.pro primary industry

Elevator, Escalator & Vertical Transportation Installation/Service (IMAFALAI)

Keywords

• Aluminum ladders manufacturing
• Commercial access solutions
• OSHA-compliant stairs
• Custom fabricated ladders
• Fixed vertical ladders

Headquarters

HQ city

Morristown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Aluminum Ladder and Stair Sales: Precision Ladders manufactures and sells custom-fabricated aluminum access solutions including fixed ladders, ships stairs, alternating tread stairs, industrial stairs, roof hatches, and disappearing stairs. Products are built to exact field measurements and specifications, suggesting a project-based sales model with pricing based on custom configurations and requirements.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Precision Ladders manufactures and sells custom-fabricated, commercial-grade aluminum access solutions — fixed vertical ladders, folding/disappearing stairways, ships stairs, alternating tread stairs, fixed industrial stairs, roof hatches, and guard rail systems — built to OSHA and ANSI code requirements and shipped ready to install. Pricing is quote-based on project specifications and exact field measurements; distribution is handled through a 32-location US and 4-location Canadian field sales rep network, with factory-direct contact outside those territories.

Product overview

Precision Ladders offers a comprehensive portfolio of commercial-grade aluminum ladders and stairs for building access applications. The product line includes fixed vertical ladders (Heavy Duty and Standard Fixed), folding disappearing stairs (Super Simplex and Automatic variants), Ships Stairs, Alternating Tread Stairs, Fixed Industrial Stairs, Roof Hatches, and Aluminum Guard Rail Systems. Products are designed for code compliance with OSHA and ANSI standards, featuring high load capacities (500-1500+ lbs.), custom fabrication, and various frame types to accommodate different ceiling configurations. The company serves commercial and residential applications with a focus on rooftop access, mezzanine access, attic access, and crossover solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Heavy Duty Fixed Ladders Custom-fabricated aluminum wall ladders with tubular siderails, 2-1/4 inch deeply serrated treads, and a 1500 lb load capacity (individual treads tested to 3000 lbs), designed for rooftop and elevated commercial access with OSHA fall arrest options.
• Standard Fixed Ladders Aluminum wall ladders custom fabricated to field measurements with channel siderails, 2-1/4 inch serrated treads, and 1500 lb load capacity, with treads attached using four 1100 lb shear-strength rivets.
• Super Simplex Disappearing Stairs Commercial-grade aluminum folding attic stairs with 5-3/16 inch tread depth, 500 lb unit test weight, and 1000 lb individual tread capacity, available for ceilings up to 13' 6" and featuring an 11 gauge steel frame with optional 2-hour fire rating.
• Ships Stairs Aluminum ships ladders for mezzanine access and crossovers built from aluminum alloy 6005-T5 with deeply serrated extruded channel treads and schedule 40 pipe handrails, available in 60-70 degree pitches.
• Roof Hatches Heavy gauge steel or aluminum roof access hatches with insulation, rubber gasket sealing, and weather-tight construction, available with 1-point or 2-point locking systems and an optional aluminum guard rail system.
• Alternating Tread Stairs Aluminum alternating tread stairs enabling face-forward descent with a clear floor view, rated to 1000 lb capacity with aluminum bar grating treads and available in 56 or 68 degree angles of incline.
• Fixed Industrial Stairs Industrial stairs with 30-45 degree climbing angle allowing users to carry objects while accessing mezzanines or roof hatches, featuring aluminum bar grating treads rated 1000 lbs and widths up to 60 inches.
• Aluminum Guard Rail Systems Aluminum safety rail systems for roof hatch and floor mounting, including a folding guard rail system, Extend-A-Rail ladder safety post, ladder safety cage for retro-fit, and ladder security door/gate options.
• Automatic Super Simplex Patented motorized folding stairway with button-operated open/unfold functionality, available in S3000 (semi-automatic door) and S4000 (fully automated) series with a 500 lb capacity, 24v DC ultra-quiet motor, wireless keypad, and Evercharge standby power providing 10 cycles in 24 hours during outages.
• Automatic Electric Disappearing Stairs 52-degree-pitch electric automatic stairway with a 1000 lb load capacity constructed from one-piece 7 inch aluminum channel siderails, operated via toggle switch with optional key switch and battery backup for power outage operation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 20,000 customers served
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Werner Co. One of the largest US ladder and climbing equipment manufacturers, with a broad portfolio spanning consumer, professional, and specialty access ladders. Far larger scale and broader retail/distribution footprint than Precision Ladders, but overlaps in commercial fixed and extension ladders.
• Louisville Ladder: Major manufacturer of aluminum, fiberglass, and wood ladders serving industrial, commercial, and contractor channels. Significantly larger and broader than Precision Ladders, but competes in fixed wall ladders and specialty access ladders.

Direct peers

• Ballymore: Manufacturer of rolling ladders, fixed ladders, work platforms, and safety access equipment for industrial and commercial facilities. Comparable product breadth and similar GTM through catalogs and direct sales to facility/plant managers.
• Folsom Metal Products: Specialty fabricator of aluminum ladders, ships ladders, and custom metal access products for industrial and commercial customers. Similar niche size, custom-fabrication model, and customer base to Precision Ladders.
• EGA Products: Manufacturer of specialty access products including fixed ladders, ship ladders, and alternating tread stairs for commercial and industrial buildings. Comparable custom-fabrication model and direct-to-contractor sales approach.
• Cotterman Company: US manufacturer of specialty ladders, rolling ladders, work platforms, and stairways for industrial and commercial use. Highly comparable product portfolio (fixed ladders, alternating tread stairs, rolling ladders) sold into the same architectural and contractor specification channels as Precision Ladders.
• Industrial Ladder & Supply Co. Distributor and manufacturer of fixed aluminum ladders, ships ladders, and specialty access equipment for industrial, commercial, and government customers. Overlapping product offering and similar specification-driven sales motion.
• Alaco Ladder: Manufacturer of specialty aluminum and steel access ladders, rolling ladders, and custom platform solutions serving industrial and commercial end markets. Similar custom-fabrication focus and target customer profile.
• Green Bull Ladder: US manufacturer of specialty ladders, stairs, and crossover solutions for commercial and industrial applications. Comparable product breadth in custom-fabricated aluminum access equipment.
• Tri-Arc Manufacturing: Specialty manufacturer of rolling ladders, work platforms, crossovers, and fixed access solutions sold primarily to industrial and commercial customers. Overlapping product mix in custom-fabricated steel and aluminum access equipment targeting similar end users.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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