Laddermate - The Best Mate Your Ladder Will Ever Have

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It features a trapezium-shaped base that extends the effective base of the ladder, providing more lateral stability.

Laddermat has been trading since 2002. Since then co-founders David & Wendy Farnworth have invested many years in developing their unique range of ladder safety accessories including Ladder Leveller, Ladder Pads, Trim2Fit and the Footee. At all times they have ensured the full range of ladder accessories comply with all the latest safety regulations. In 2023 Sterk Systems acquired Laddermat, now a leading provider of ladder accessories for major retailers and small businesses. Sterk Systems are here to support you to boost your sales to the end user and encourage them to buy more of the Laddermat and Sterk branded products.Even if you have a ladder with free-running wheels – which make the ladder slip by itself when leaned against a wall – Laddermate enables users to safely climb the ladder without the wheels rolling. In fact, multiple workers can use the wheeled ladder simultaneously without slipping outwards. How to use Laddermate Chris adds: “Expanding the brand into Australia is the next step in making Laddermate available to businesses in every corner of the world – that’s our ambition.” Other benefits and features include: Considerably reduces risk of outward ladder slip Braces ladder to reduce the amount of flex or "bounce" to make users feel more secure Increases the effective base of the ladder by forming a much larger trapezium- shaped base than with just the ladder itself. This gives more sideways stability. Ensures that users erect the ladder at approximately the recommended angle. This will vary slightly depending on the configuration of the ladder. Most importantly for employers, LadderMate costs less than a days pay for another person to foot the ladder and once bought it will last for years. Increases the effective base of the ladder by forming a much larger trapezium-shaped base than with just the ladder itself. This gives more sideways stability.

We deliver to all postal areas in the UK, including England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands. Set the ladder against the wall correctly, and then install Laddermate. The device is mounted from the wall side of the ladder between the first and second rungs, with the side labelled ‘TOP’ being the uppermost point of the brace.

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Its wide industrial and commercial appeal lies in its simplicity. Laddermate is a cost-effective way to brace ladders, it takes under five seconds to fit to any ladder, and significantly improves stability and safety. It also prevents ladder feet from slipping and keeps the angle of lean at the optimum level for business risk management. In 2001 David Farnworth identified a need for an easy, adjustable and cost-effective ladder levelling safety device. After successfully designing a prototype and establishing the all important patents, design specifications and IP rights, Laddermat was born. To mitigate falls from ladders in the workplace and the lawsuits that follow, it’s critical to ensure the safety of employees working at heights. Laddermate is the latest innovation designed to enhance ladder safety and adherence to Working at Heights Regulations. Read on to discover everything you need to know about Laddermate, including what it is, its importance, and a step-by-step guide on how to use Laddermate. What is a Laddermate?