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Gravitec Systems, Inc., Exhibiting and Speaking at NATE 2010
January 27, 2010
Bainbridge Island, Wash. – January 14, 2010 – Gravitec Systems, Inc., will join communication tower industry leaders at NATE 2010, the National Association of Tower Erector’s (NATE) annual conference and exposition, held Feb. 15 - 18, 2010, at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Gravitec will exhibit and present an educational session during the event, which is designed for those who erect, service and maintain communications structures. NATE anticipates 85 exhibitors and 1,200 attendees this…Read More »
Gravitec Systems, Inc., Launches G4 Wind Rescue System
October 28, 2008
Bainbridge Island, Wash. – October 29, 2008 – Fall protection industry specialist Gravitec Systems, Inc., has released the G4 Wind Turbine Rescue and Evacuation System. The G4 is designed for the wind energy industry and addresses the need for a user-friendly, high-angle rescue system that can be used to quickly rescue or evacuate personnel from at-height locations on turbines.In a matter of minutes, the system can be configured to facilitate one- or two-person rescues utilizing overhead anchorages. It can also be used to manipulate…Read More »
American Society of Safety Engineers Present Volunteer Award to Safety Professionals from AK, CO, PA, TN and WA
June 30, 2008
Des Plaines, IL - June 25, 2008 - The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) recently presented the Charles V. Culbertson Outstanding Volunteer Service award to ASSE members: Christine M. Sullivan, CSP, ARM of Littleton, CO; Joel M. Haight, Ph.D, P.E., of University Park, PA; Randall M. Wingfield of Bainbridge Island, WA; Patricia M. Ennis, CSP, ARM of Wheat Ridge, CO; Douglas R. Cook of Hixson, TN; Lynne J. Seville, CSP of Anchorage, AK; and Joseph P. Feldstein of Englewood, CO, for their ongoing volunteer work and commitment to…Read More »
Randall Wingfield of Bainbridge Island, WA, Receives New American Society of Safety Engineers Award for Excellence in Standards Development
June 30, 2008
Las Vegas, NV - June 11, 2008 - The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) today announced Randall Wingfield of Bainbridge Island, WA as the first recipient of a new annual ASSE award, the Thomas F. Bresnahan Safety, Health and Environment (SH&E) Standards Medal. He received the award today during the Council on Practices and Standards (CoPS) Awards Luncheon held at the ASSE Annual Professional Development Conference (PDC) "Safety 2008" in Las Vegas, NV. The award is named in honor of Thomas Bresnahan, who is a highly…Read More »
Gravitec Systems, Inc., To Attend and Exhibit At ASSE's Safety 2008 PDC and Expo
May 15, 2008
Bainbridge Island, WA - May 16, 2008 - Gravitec Systems, Inc., will be among thousands of occupational safety, health and environmental practitioners at Safety 2008, the American Society of Safety Engineer's annual Professional Development Conference and Exposition, held June 9 through 12 in Las Vegas, NV.Gravitec's 10- by 20-foot booth, located in space 560, will feature some of the best fall protection equipment in the industry, several fall protection systems along with Gravitec's G4 Wind Rescue Kit, a new system designed by…Read More »
Season's Greetings From Gravitec Systems, Inc.
December 9, 2007
Bainbridge Island, Wash. - December 10, 2007 - The holidays are upon us and Gravitec Systems, Inc., would like to say season's greetings to our past, present and future clients. You're part of the Gravitec family and we hope you had a safe year. Here at Gravitec, 2007 was an exciting year, so please permit us to reflect briefly on the highlights of this past year.We kicked off 2007 by relocating our Bainbridge Island facilities to a brand-new business park last winter. Two industrial-style buildings now house our offices,…Read More »
Gravitec Systems, Inc., Not Impacted By Recent Floods
December 9, 2007
Bainbridge Island, Wash. - December 10, 2007 - It's been a week since snow and torrential rains caused flooding, power outages, mudslides and downed trees on Bainbridge Island, Wash., where Gravitec Systems, Inc., is located.While some Island businesses experienced power outages that forced them to close their doors to customers, Gravitec only experienced the occasional flickering of lights. Last week's Fall Protection Trainer course was held at the Gravitec Training Institute without interruption, and business at Gravitec has…Read More »
Gravitec Systems, Inc., Responds to New ANSI Standards with Training and Compliant Equipment
November 29, 2007
Bainbridge Island, Wash. - October 12, 2007 - In response to new American National Standards Institute (ANSI) voluntary consensus standards for fall protection, industry leader Gravitec Systems, Inc., is offering an adapted Managed Fall Protection Program Administrator course to address ANSI Z359.2. Gravitec will also continue to offer ANSI-compliant equipment which meets new requirements for snap hook and carabiner gate strength, outlined in ANSI Z359.1. The new standards will become effective Nov. 24.ANSI Z359.2,…Read More »
American National Standards Institute Z359 Fall Protection Code Becomes Effective
November 23, 2007
Bainbridge Island, Wash. - November 24, 2007 - The much-anticipated American National Standard Institute's (ANSI) Z359 Fall Protection Code became effective today. The original effective was date was Oct.15, 2007, before the ANSI/American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) Z359 Accredited Standards Committee (ASC) announced an extension to allow safety, health, and environmental professionals (SH&E) additional time to adjust to the new Code.The Z359 Code is a family of five voluntary national consensus standards which provide guidance…Read More »