STRONGARM™ HVR303 Vehicle Restraint
American Metals Supply Co., Inc. is a leading wholesale distributer of sheet and coil steel, prefabricated duct & fittings and a complete line of HVAC products. Located in Hazelwood, Missouri, American Metals has over 8 locations across 6 states in the US, with trucks moving in and out of the loading dock bays daily. One day during a routine task, there was an incident when a truck driver began to move a truck from the loading bay while products were still being loaded in. Luckily, the truck driver heard the noise and immediately stopped the truck; the forklift just managed to stay on the dock leveler with its forks balancing precariously off the trailer. Since this incident, American Metals has dedicated itself to making loading dock safety a number one priority. After careful consideration American Metals contacted Blue Giant’s Nation C.A.R.E.® team to help them find a solution for loading dock safety to put in place to prevent any similar hazards and to protect their staff at all times. The Blue Giant Nation C.A.R.E.® team offered their expertise and support with site surveys, product recommendations and installation. As a test run, American Metals shortlisted Blue Giant’s Strong Arm™ HVR303 Electric Restraint and chose their Indianapolis, Indiana location as their beta site for installation. The Strong Arm™ HVR303 Electric Restraint was the perfect solution to help prevent premature truck departure and ensure the safety of dock staff, forklift operators and truck drivers during the loading and unloading process. The Blue Giant Nation C.A.R.E.® team in collaboration with – our dealer – Roberts Loading Dock, conducted a site survey, culled out the scope of work and successfully installed the restraints.
“I have very high marks for the way Blue Giant has handled everything. Early on, we weren’t aware of the different site challenges. Blue Giant’s Nation C.A.R.E.® team instilled confidence that they would make sure and cover us so that we didn’t have any surprises. That was my biggest concern - Dealing with different companies with different aspects of the business, you get a quote initially, and when the job is done, and the bill comes back that’s significantly higher. However, Blue Giant was very transparent about everything and put my mind at ease.”
Jason Kistler, Safety and Operations Manager at American Metals Supply Co.
Our Nation C.A.R.E.® team is committed to delivering excellence by providing high-quality products, sharing their expertise, providing consistent pricing and cost controls, and creating an overall seamless and hassle-free customer experience. Following the successful installation and test run at the Indiana facility, the Blue Giant Nation C.A.R.E.® team, in collaboration with Roberts Loading Dock, has been involved in extending the restraint solution to the other American Metals’ facilities.