A-SAFE strategy: Future focused and community centered

A-SAFE strategy: Future focused and community centered

A-SAFE continues to make a significant impact across the UK through its industry-leading safety innovations, deep-rooted community involvement, and forward-looking business strategies. From national recognition in manufacturing leadership to meaningful partnerships with local charities and active engagement in industry safety reform, A-SAFE exemplifies a company committed to progress, purpose, and people.

Recent highlights include:

James and Luke Smith earn Manufacturer Top 100 award
A-SAFE Co-CEOs James and Luke Smith have been named in The Manufacturer Top 100 list, recognizing their leadership as digital leaders and innovators in UK manufacturing. Announced at Smart Manufacturing Week in Birmingham, the award highlights their role in driving technology-led changes to industrial safety. Under their guidance, A-SAFE has become a global leader in safety barriers and their innovations, including the introduction of A-GUARD machine-guarding system and RackEye impact monitoring, showcase the company’s commitment to redefining workplace safety through advanced technology. The recognition also reflects A-SAFE’s broader mission to combine safety, innovation, and strategic business efficiency.

A-SAFE honored by UK hospice for ongoing support
A-SAFE has been honored by Overgate Hospice recognizing its long-term support of the charity’s work in Calderdale, West Yorkshire. Co-CEOs James and Luke Smith accepted the award, which highlights A-SAFE’s deep community commitment, including funding a second inpatient room for the hospice’s Big Build Appeal. The company has actively supported numerous Overgate Hospice events, from sponsoring the Midnight Walk that brought in £40,000 to raising £3,000 in the London Marathon. Rooted in shared values, A-SAFE’s involvement spans strategic donations and hands-on participation, embodying a legacy of community responsibility and helping shape the future of local care through sustained, meaningful support.

A-SAFE featured at roundtable on workplace safety
A-SAFE participated in a UK Material Handling Association (UKMHA) roundtable focused on preventing workplace accidents through proactive safety strategies. Represented by Sales Director Ray Barnett, the event emphasized the importance of near-miss reporting as a critical tool for identifying hidden risks and preventing injuries. Barnett advocated treating near misses as operational intelligence and encouraging a culture of open, judgement-free reporting. Participants highlighted the need to eliminate hierarchies in incident categorization and involve frontline workers in safety discussions. A-SAFE’s input underscored its ongoing commitment to raising safety standards through early intervention, trust-building, and shifting from compliance to collaborative safety culture.