WILDECK, INC.
WAUKESHA, WI

Wildeck, Inc. - a history of leadership, innovation, and customer support Wildeck was founded in 1976 as a division of Williams Steel and incorporated as Wildeck, Inc. in 1983. The company moved to its main headquarters in Waukesha, WI in 1985 and has evolved to become a premier manufacturer of facility space enhancement, material handling, and protective guarding products. Celebrating its 41 year in 2017, Wildeck’s modern U.S manufacturing facilities in Waukesha, Wisconsin and Goodyear, Arizona - along with a full-time staff of structural, mechanical, and electrical design engineers - are providing innovative, cost-effective, and performance-proven products to help solve the material handling challenges customers face. Wildeck’s heritage can be traced back to Williams Steel and Supply Company of Milwaukee, WI - a high quality steel service center - which was started by Herman Williams in 1944. Custom designed Williams platforms, known as “Wildeck Mezzanines” would become so successful that the company could justify it becoming a separate division. To meet continuing customer demands, the “Wildeck Mezzanines” division was formed as the Engineering Department for Williams Steel. CRL of Bannockburn, IL purchased Williams Steel and Wildeck as a package. Wildeck officially incorporated and became Wildeck, Inc., a sister company of Williams Steel. Wildeck, Inc. moved into a separate manufacturing facility in Waukesha, WI, its current location. CRLI (which evolved from the original CRL) sold Williams Steel and Len Krieger was named President of Wildeck, Inc. No longer affiliated with Williams Steel, Wildeck could now begin purchasing steel from other suppliers. Len Krieger retired and Ralph Laird was named President of Wildeck, Inc. CRLI became Holden Industries with Wildeck, Inc. being a Holden Industries subsidiary. Wildeck employees, along with other Holden Industry companies approved an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Today, Wildeck, Inc. is a subsidiary of Holden Industries – a 100% employee-owned company After 29 years with the company, Ralph Laird retired from Wildeck and Keith G. Pignolet (Vice President of Sales & Marketing) was promoted to President. Wildeck, Inc. acquired Ladder Industries in Goodyear, AZ. Ladder Industries has over 50 years of experience in the special and custom design of industrial ladders, stair products, conveyor crossovers, machine stands, aircraft maintenance platforms, guard rail and handrail. Wildeck, Inc., and its subsidiary Ladder Industries, continue a solid growth path with plans to double the size of the company in the next five years. Wildeck celebrates its 40-year anniversary and completes a major facility renovation and remodeling project at its headquarters operations in Waukesha, WI. Wildeck introduces six new products (more than ever before), including a Rideable Material Lift, at the industry’s largest exposition (ProMat); and receives the coveted MVS (Most Valuable Supplier) award from MHEDA (the Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association). Wildeck products are used for the safe and efficient handling, storage, and protection of materials and personnel. For over 40 years, the company has grown through an experienced network of nationwide dealers and systems integrators. Wildeck manufactures guards, barrier rail, mezzanines, work platforms, lifts, (VRCs) and rideable lifts, access equipment, crossovers, rolling ladders, and handrail. Wildeck, Inc. Wildeck Introduces New DriverLift™ Rideable Vehicle Lift – March 2018, Wildeck, Inc. – Material handling equipment and safety products manufacturer, Wildeck, Inc., has introduced an affordable new rideable vehicle lift that allows … Wildeck Awarded Patent for Innovative EdgeAlert™ Open Gate Alarm EdgeAlert™ safety device helps reduce accidents and OSHA violations by warning when elevated mezzanine platform gates are inadvertently left open – January 2018 – Wildeck, Inc., has been awarded for its innovative “Hazard Alert Device for Elevated Barrier,” know commercially as Wildeck’s Wildeck products are used for the safe and efficient handling, storage, and protection of materials and personnel. For over 40 years, the company has grown through an experienced network of nationwide dealers and systems integrators. Wildeck manufactures guards, barrier rail, mezzanines, work platforms, lifts, (VRCs) and rideable lifts, access equipment, crossovers, rolling ladders, and handrail. Wildeck, Inc. Remote Controlled Cranes, and other production equipment Welding is performed by AWS D1.1 Certified Welders who provide precise quality welds on all structural grade steel. This ensures that your Wildeck® platform/mezzanine, vertical reciprocating conveyor (material lift), and safety guarding products will be built to last. To further enhance Wildeck’s reputation for quality U.S. manufacturing, an automated 6-axis robot welds numerous guarding products, plus various mezzanine and VRC parts using customized welding fixtures. This increases efficiency and ensures repeatable, quality welds that you can depend on. Wildeck products and accessories are protected with a highly durable paint finish that provides increased protection when compared to other paint processes. Standard colors are either Wildeck® Gray (ANSI 49 Gray), and/or Safety Yellow. Several optional Custom Paint Colors are available to meet your needs and special paint colors can be mixed to your specifications to comply with specific facility requirements. A computer-controlled 7-step process electrostatically applies a tough 2-part polyurethane coating with superior results similar to an automotive clear-coat finish. Wildeck’s new eco-friendly 100% phosphate-free metal pre-treatment process maintains the company’s uniform high quality finish while improving paint line productivity, reducing emissions and waste, and lowering energy consumption. From performance-proven products and accessories to a state-of-the-art automated paint line that brings out the best in their appearance and durability, you can rely on Wildeck quality. Take a close look and you'll like what you see.