Little Giant’s “Why” Hal and Brigitte Wing built their company and their people on a strong foundation, a guiding principle t ... hat every rung, every rivet, and every weld matters, because every person matters. This principle is the reason Little Giant continues to innovate and improve climbing equipment today. Many have asked us why we invest so much into research and development. Our simple answer is that we are in business to prevent injuries and save lives. Every day nearly 2,000 people are injured while using a ladder. Nearly 100 of them suffer a long-term or even permanent disability. And every day, one person dies, never returning home to family and friends. These numbers are staggering when you think of each individual’s life, and especially the people who love them and are left behind.* We are driven not by the number of ladders we build, but by the individuals who use them—the hard-working men and women of the world that are the back bone of industry and progress. They put their lives at risk to make things happen. They are dedicated working people with families, hopes and dreams. If we can help one more of these people get home safely each day, we will have done our job—this is what gets us out of bed each morning. This is why we do it. Partnership with Safety Professionals Little Giant Ladder Systems is the safety and innovation leader in climbing systems and professional access equipment because it has partnered with safety professionals all over the country to develop real solutions to real safety problems. In only the past five years, the company has received over 50 patents on safety improvements in climbing equipment design. Professional access equipment like the Aerial Safety Cage™, the SumoStance wide-base, leveling extension ladder, the Claw™ Positioning System, and the Select Step™ adjustable stepladder are just a few of the new innovations that are redefining the way professionals work at height; and we are just getting started! read more