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The 2024 NFL season kicked off last night but we here in Detroit are already getting ready for the Lions to hit the field this Sunday.

With a new kicker on the roster, the Lions will be hoping to split the uprights plenty this season. Make sure your forklift drivers keep it between the goalposts by adding Ideal Shield's Goal Post Guardrail throughout your facilities!

Last week, we celebrated our longtime Transport Specialist, Jeff West's 20th Anniversary here at Ideal Shield. He has been a driving force behind Ideal Shield's success with his commitment and consistency over the years.

Thank you for two decades of dedication, Jeff!

Without the hard work and dedication of our workers, Ideal Shield would not be where it is today. Thank you to all of our current and former workers that have helped grow this company into an industry leader!

Meet our Marketing Manager, Garrett Fishaw, who has been with Ideal Shield for 8 years and handles all aspects of marketing for Ideal Shield. He's also had experience working in the shop back in his high school and college days, giving him a unique look at the growth of the company over the last two decades.

With him being the social media manager as well, he is our Employee Spotlight for August!

Welcome two new members to the Ideal Shield team!

Curtis will be joining the sales team as a Regional Sales Manager and Emma will be joining the customer service team as a Customer Service Representative.

We are so excited to add them to our growing team!

We're well known for being the inventors of the Bollard Cover. But did you know we're also one of the top American-made Steel Bollard suppliers around?

Don't forget to add Bollards with your next Bollard Cover order!

Help out your employees and customers by improving the signage at your businesses yard for stock material or rental equipment with a little help from Ideal Shield!

Portable, long-lasting Sign Base Systems available in any color will help differentiate your locations and improve productivity and accessibility.

It's Back to School season! Time to start thinking about updating the signage and protection around school parking lots, drop-off zones, and access areas.

Ideal Shield is the one-stop shop for improved pickup and drop-off signage as well as protection bollards for access areas and vulnerable locations.

In the market for 8" pipe? We've Got You Covered!

Celebrate 8/8 with the best 8" Bollards & Bollard Covers available.

Ideal Shield and Ideal Group donated several blankets, towels, and pillows, along with food and toys to the Michigan Humane Society this summer to help the puppies and kittens be more comfortable while awaiting their new homes.

If you're in the market for a new pet or are willing to foster, please contact the Michigan Humane Society at 866-MHumane or visit www.michiganhumane.org for more information.

Meet our Southeast Regional Sales Manager, Antonio Rivera, who recently celebrated his 26th anniversary here at Ideal Shield.

Antonio is one of the original members of Ideal Shield. His product and industry knowledge mixed with his lively personality and ability to relate to the customer has made him a pillar to the sales team for more than a quarter of a century. For that, he is our Employee Spotlight for July!

The Dog Days of Summer are here so we're going to celebrate the longest and hottest time of the year with our best friends: our dogs!

Who is your favorite Ideal puppy? Let us know in the comments below!

Don't forget to add Bollard Covers with your Bollard orders to save on the combo deal!

Happy 7/11 Day!

When you stop by your local 7/11 to get a free Slurpee today, make sure to check out the Bollards & Bollard Covers around the building to protect from storefront crashes.

Have a fantastic Independence Day with your friends and family!

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Meet our Production Leader, Jose Quintero, who just celebrated his 10 year anniversary with Ideal Shield this month.

Jose is a hardworking, knowledgeable worker that has experience in several different departments for Ideal. He is our Employee Spotlight for June!

Celebrate National Forklift Safety Month by protecting electric forklift battery chargers to avoid downtime and disruptions.

Here's how Ideal Shield can help:

Forklift Safety Month: How to Protect Electric Forklift Battery Chargers - Ideal Shield Protect electric forklift battery charging stations with Ideal Shield's industrial guardrail solutions to avoid damages, costly repairs, and downtime.

“You must never be fearful about what you are doing when it is right.” - Rosa Parks.

Today, we celebrate Freedom Day where we embrace our past and empower our future.

Happy , everybody!

“When you’re young, you think your dad is Superman. Then you grow up, and you realize he’s just a regular guy who wears a cape.”

Happy Father's Day to all of the fathers all around the world including the amazing dads here at Ideal Shield.

Ideal Shield is one of the top manufacturers of Safety Handrail in the United States.

Designed for industrial and commercial settings, our Steel Pipe & Plastic or Aluminum Handrails are versatile railing solutions for building or parking lot entrances, restaurant patios, stadium guiderails, and much more!

Did you know that 35,000-62,000 injuries occur every single year involving forklifts? That is a lot of avoidable accidents that could be stopped with properly installed protection Bollards.

Here are Ideal Shield, our line of Bollards will not only help protect machinery, storage racks, and workers from forklift accidents but we also offer our new Bounce Back Bollard which is designed to flex upon impact to limit the damage done to forklifts, forklift drivers, and facility flooring.

Celebrate by adding new Bollards to your facility today!

Meet our Senior Sales Support Rep, Bindu Abraham, who is one of our longest tenured office members, as she will celebrate her 12th anniversary with Ideal in August. Her knowledge on the products and customer service is the best of the best.

Bindu is our Employee Spotlight for May!

"When duty calls, that is when character counts."

We want to honor all of the brave men and women who lost their lives while serving in the United State military. We're able to live our lives because of the sacrifice they made.

Our products here at Ideal Shield are versatile. Not many products are used for one thing only and that is especially true for our Industrial Guardrail. Customers use it for several different things including machine guarding, walkway protection, storage and material areas, as well as added protection for vulnerable locations.

One of the newest ways our Guardrail Swing Gates has been used is to protect garage door access points to ensure vehicles don't plow through the door to access the facility.

For more information on our Guardrail Swing Gates or any of our Guardrail solutions, give us a call today!

Looking for extended protection?

Ideal Shield's Barrier Guardrail is the superior continuous guardrail solution on the market, offering more protection and a better return on investment than the competition's bolt-on corrugated guardrail.

Click the article to learn more!

Add Extended Warehouse Protection with the New Barrier Guardrail - Ideal Shield Ideal Shield's new Barrier Guardrail is designed to give warehouses and facilities continuous runs of extended industrial guardrail protection.

“A mother is your first friend, your best friend, your forever friend.”

Happy Mother's Day to all of the amazing moms here at Ideal Shield and around the world. Without you, there would be no us.