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DETEX Wins Most Improved Safety Program Award

DETEX Corporation, a leading manufacturer and supplier of life safety and security door hardware equipment for commercial buildings, was presented a safety award for “The Most Improved Safety Program” from Safety First Consulting on September 26, 2018.

“We are extremely proud of DETEX Corporation’s leadership and hard work through a challenging period of expansion and growth to establish and continuously improve their safety program,” says Robert Box, President of Safety First Consulting. “Out of all our clients this year, DETEX stands alone with regard to the speed and effectiveness they have identified and resolved potential safety hazards.”

DETEX Corporation, established in 1923, is headquartered in New Braunfels, Texas where the main production facility is located.

“People are what make DETEX Corporation a leader in what we do, and investing in a safe workplace is an investment in our employees’ well-being,” says John Blodgett, President, DETEX Corporation. “By establishing a firm foundation of a solid safety program, we are better positioned for growth and continued excellent service to our customers.”

“The award is a reflection of the hard work and commitment DETEX leadership and employees put forth to enhance safety efforts while improving efficiency,” said Box. “We are happy for the DETEX family in attaining this fantastic accomplishment.”

Detex Corporation, Inc., through its subsidiaries, designs, manufactures, and markets life safety and security door hardware for commercial buildings. The company also provides integrated door security systems, such as door control systems and components. In addition, it offers safety, security, and risk management solutions, which include proximity-based systems for guard tour verification and other data acquisition tasks; TopGuard Patrol, a guard tour reporting software for GCS data acquisition units; watchclocks; and quartz watchclocks. Further, the company provides optical and mechanical turnstiles, such as full height turnstiles and tailgate detection systems; door management alarms, including pushbuttons/key switches, annunciators, and accessories; tailgate detection products; and annunciators. It sells and services its products through a network of authorized distributors. The company was founded in 1923 and is based in New Braunfels, Texas.

Safety First Consulting helps businesses identify OSHA compliance issues in their workplaces, manage their safety programs, and we become accountable for the results. In addition to offering custom written safety programs for companies, Safety First Consulting provides required safety training, industrial hygiene sampling, noise sampling, and workplace inspections.

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