Introduction: Excellence Earned Through Safety-First Commitment
In the world of industrial automation and manufacturing, safety isn’t just a checkbox—it’s a commitment to protecting people, processes, and productivity. At PowerSafe Automation, we’ve built a reputation as a trusted leader in turnkey machine safety guarding by living that commitment every single day. Our journey has been marked by industry recognition, safety innovation awards, and being frequently featured in prominent publications as thought leaders in machine guarding.
This blog explores the story behind our award-winning success, how our core values guide every project, and how our custom safety solutions are improving workplaces across a broad range of industries—from film packaging and food processing to metal forming and wire manufacturing.
1. Our Mission: Protecting People with Purpose
Since our inception, PowerSafe Automation has focused on delivering engineered machine safety guarding systems that eliminate risks and ensure OSHA and ANSI compliance. Our success is anchored in a mission that transcends hardware—it’s about creating environments where people feel protected and processes perform safely.
That mission is brought to life every day through our turnkey approach, which includes:
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Safety risk assessments and consulting
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Custom safety guard designs
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Manufacturing and assembly
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On-site installation and systems integration
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Electrical safety and automation controls
2. Award-Winning Track Record: Recognized for Impact
We’re proud to have been recognized with multiple awards that highlight our dedication to safety, innovation, and engineering excellence:
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Best in Manufacturing Safety Innovation – Midwest Safety Council
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Top Turnkey Solution Provider – Industrial Automation Weekly
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Excellence in Legacy Machine Integration – National Safety & Automation Alliance
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Featured in Machine Design, Automation World, and EHS Today
These accolades celebrate more than just deliverables—they validate our ability to reduce injury risk, simplify compliance, and deliver ROI through safety.
3. The PowerSafe Core Values That Drive Every Project
Behind every award and installation is a team guided by five uncompromising core values:
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Safety First – We prioritize safety in every design, decision, and deployment.
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Be Responsive – We meet our customers where they are with rapid, clear communication.
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Take Initiative – We solve problems proactively and improve processes continuously.
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Communicate – We keep all stakeholders aligned from discovery to deployment.
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Be Disciplined – We execute with focus, quality, and consistency.
These values aren’t slogans—they’re embedded into our tribal knowledge, informing our design practices, our field service standards, and even how we train and grow our team.
4. Serving the Heart of American Manufacturing
One reason PowerSafe continues to earn awards and industry recognition is our versatility across sectors. We tailor each solution to fit not just the machine—but the people, process, and product.
Industries we proudly serve include:
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Film and Flexible Packaging
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Corrugated and Paper Packaging
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Wire and Cable Manufacturing
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Industrial Motion and Robotics
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Construction Product Manufacturing
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Insulation and Thermal Products
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Metal Forming and Stamping
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Food and Beverage Processing
We take time to understand the daily pain points of operators, maintenance techs, and plant managers, collaborating to co-create guarding that solves problems—not adds complexity.
5. Legacy Machines, Modern Safety
A significant portion of our recognition stems from our expertise in safeguarding older, high-risk legacy machines. These are often the most dangerous machines in any facility—built decades ago, with zero built-in safety.
We specialize in bringing these machines up to today’s standards without disrupting production:
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Custom-fit guarding built around original architecture
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Integrated controls with modern safety PLCs and relays
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Machine risk assessments with ANSI/RIA/OSHA alignment
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Non-invasive installation for minimal downtime
This work not only reduces recordable injuries and OSHA violations—it also extends the lifespan of capital equipment.
6. Full-Service Turnkey Machine Guarding
Unlike companies that only design or only install, PowerSafe Automation provides end-to-end solutions that eliminate headaches, reduce project timelines, and lower total cost.
Our turnkey safety projects include:
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Engineering & Design – Using 3D CAD models and risk analysis to develop compliant, effective guards
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In-House Fabrication & Assembly – Ensuring quality control and delivery speed
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Installation & Controls Integration – Delivered by a team of safety-trained techs and certified electricians
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Post-Install Support & Documentation – Including operator training, manuals, and ongoing service
This holistic approach is part of why safety managers, EHS directors, and plant engineers trust us as a true partner—not just a vendor.
7. Results that Matter: Real Stories of Safety ROI
Behind every award is a story of a facility made safer, a worker protected, or an audit passed with flying colors.
Here are just a few examples:
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A metal stamping plant cut reportable injuries by 75% after a full-floor guarding install.
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A film packaging facility passed a corporate safety audit after our redesign of 12 machine cells.
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A food manufacturer saw 30% faster changeovers after a redesign of guarding that improved accessibility.
These results are why 98% of our customers return for additional projects.
8. A Trusted Thought Leader in Machine Safety
In addition to awards, PowerSafe Automation is frequently featured as a voice of expertise in top trade magazines and safety journals. Our team has authored or been spotlighted in:
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Automation World – “Legacy Machine Safeguarding Challenges”
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EHS Today – “Reducing Risk Through Operator Collaboration”
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Machine Design – “Designing Guarding for Productivity”
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Safety+Health Magazine – “Top Guarding Mistakes Facilities Still Make”
These thought-leadership features solidify our place as educators, not just installers—helping the industry raise its overall safety IQ.
9. Built on Relationships, Not Transactions
At the core of every successful PowerSafe project is a strong partnership with the customer. We believe that long-term results are built on trust, transparency, and clear communication across roles.
Our process ensures involvement from:
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Operators who deal with the machines daily
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Maintenance techs who manage downtime and accessibility
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Engineers focused on continuous improvement
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EHS managers who own compliance and injury prevention
That relationship-first mindset is part of why we’ve become the go-to resource for multi-site safety standardization programs across the U.S.
10. What’s Next: Continuing to Raise the Bar
As safety standards evolve and automation spreads, PowerSafe remains at the forefront of innovation and compliance. We’re exploring:
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Smart guarding with IoT-based safety diagnostics
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More energy-efficient designs using aluminum and composite materials
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Modular guarding systems that reduce install time
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Data-driven safety audits for multi-facility benchmarking
And we’ll continue delivering award-winning results that align with our foundational promise—Safety First. Always.
Partner With an Award-Winning Machine Safety Provider
If your facility needs safer machines, faster compliance, or a proactive safety partner that gets results, connect with the experts at PowerSafe Automation.
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Final Thoughts
Awards are earned, not given. At PowerSafe Automation, every piece of guarding installed and every legacy machine protected is a testament to the hard work, focus, and values of our team. With decades of combined experience, a customer-first mindset, and a proven track record, we’re proud to say: PowerSafe saves lives—one solution at a time.
