Werner Launches Height Safety Center to Expand Training and Product Development

Werner has opened the Werner Height Safety Center in Austin, Texas, creating a dedicated space for height safety training, product collaboration and innovation.

The new center serves as an innovation hub for Werner while supporting the continued expansion of its Height Safety business. According to the company, the facility is designed to bring together customers, distributors, safety professionals and Werner teams to evaluate products, share feedback and participate in hands-on learning experiences.

“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 supports customers seeking complete height safety solutions that combine equipment with training, education and technical expertise.

“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 allows visitors to engage directly with Werner engineers and product specialists while participating in immersive demonstrations and training. The company said customer feedback gathered at the facility will help guide future product development.

"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 noted that the new center builds on decades of field-based training programs delivered at customer jobsites across North America.

“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.”

According to the company, the Werner Height Safety Center represents its continued investment in innovation, education and customer collaboration to support the evolving needs of professionals working at height.