Business South October 2020

Rising above the competition at WernerCo Founded in 1922 in the USA by Richard Werner and now owned by WernerCo, Werner Ladders has evolved to become the world’s largest ladder brand. When it comes to working in the most demanding and challenging conditions, Werner has a proven track record. Werner’s products have earned their reputation time and time again, providing the professional user with working at height solutions they know they can trust and products that simply won’t let them down. “That’s no accident,” says Paul Scanlon, National Sales Manager, WernerCo. “We use only the highest grade materials to make our products and oversee the complete manufacturing process—from start to inish. By the time the product reaches the customer they can rest easy in the knowledge they’re getting one of the safest and most dependable products around, purpose built to work in the toughest environments.” Werner’s products are renowned throughout the industry for their robustness and long lasting reliability. “That’s why we’re happy to guarantee our products against defects in materials and workmanship. And why they also carry a stamp to certify they have been tested to the required standards’and beyond. The Werner brand is synonymous with safety, productivity and quality.” Werner ladders manufacture a full range of ladders and fall protection systems. The range consists of step stools, stepladders, extension ladders, sca olding, height safety harness kits, multi and dual-purpose ladders. Never satis ied with resting on past successes Werner leads the way by continuing to invest in new products, markets, categories and technologies. Paul says Werner continually rises above its competition in the development of product innovations. “The most recent example being, the innovation and irst to market with the introduction of the new Werner SLS 3-in-1 Ladder to Mitre 10 New Zealand. The patented barrel hinge allows single-handed position changes from stepladder to leaning ladder to straight ladder.” While the unique top cap of the SLS 3-in-1 not only has provision for tool storage it can be leant up against internal corners, external corners, walls and stud framing getting the user closer to the work site, improving safety and productivity. The ladder’s narrow parallel back legs allow it to be positioned through stud wall framing, enabling the correct forward-facing position when working at heights. The ladder is available in two sizes—6 step and 7 step models. WernerCo has had a presence in the New Zealand hardware industry for over 30 years under the Werner, Bailey and Ladderweld brands. Exclusive to Mite 10 stores throughout New Zealand, Werner Ladders are distributed through the Mitre 10 distribution centres. WernerCo would like to take this opportunity to wish the Martin Dippie Family and sta at the new Mitre 10 Mega, Wanaka Store every success with this fantastic new venture.