Wildeck Acquires Ladder Industries

Aug. 11, 2011
On the heels of its 35th Anniversary celebration, Wildeck, Inc., headquartered in Waukesha, Wisc., has announced the acquisition of Ladder Industries, Inc. based in Goodyear, Arizona

On the heels of its 35th Anniversary celebration, Wildeck, Inc., headquartered in Waukesha, Wisc., has announced the acquisition of Ladder Industries, Inc. based in Goodyear, Arizona. Ladder Industries designs and manufactures stair and ladder products and has more than 50 years experience serving industrial and commercial customers.

“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,” said Keith G. Pignolet, president, Wildeck, Inc. “Ladder Industries is now a subsidiary of Wildeck, Inc. and will continue to operate as a separate business entity.”

Wildeck manufactures custom industrial steel work platforms (mezzanines), material lifts (VRCs), and safety guarding products. Ladder Industries has facilities in Goodyear, Arizona and Sacramento, California with some 30 employees who will now report to Wildeck. Key markets for Ladder Industries include commercial and military aircraft; distribution centers and warehouses; manufacturing facilities; retail backrooms; automotive parts dealerships; machine builders; paper and steel mills; and foundries.