Waukesha, Wis.-based Wildeck Inc. announced the acquisition of Ladder Industries Inc. based in Goodyear, Ariz.
Ladder Industries is a designer / manufacturer of stair and ladder products with more than 50 years experience serving industrial and commercial customers. Its markets include commercial and military aircraft, distribution centers and warehouses, manufacturing facilities, retail, automotive parts dealerships, machine builders, paper and steel mills and foundries.
"The acquisition of Ladder Industries is an ideal fit for Wildeck and signals our ongoing commitment to grow the company while serving the expanding material handling and safety needs of our customers. We are extremely proud to welcome the skilled employees of Ladder Industries to Wildeck's driven, winning team. Ladder Industries is now a subsidiary of Wildeck Inc. and will continue to operate as a separate business entity," said Keith G. Pignolet, Wildeck president.
In addition to its Arizona headquarters location, Ladder Industries operates a facility in Sacramento, Calif., and employs 30 people.
Wildeck manufactures custom industrial steel work platforms (mezzanines), material lifts (VRCs), and safety guarding products.
"Our combined reputation of serving the unique requirements of customers in all types of industries is what makes Ladder Industries and Wildeck a perfect match," said Pignolet. "Our nationwide network of dealers and systems integrators will now have a larger portfolio of quality products and customized facility solutions to offer."