Founded in 1946, Louisville Ladder Inc is one of the largest manufacturers of ladders in North America. The company’s headquarters is located in Louisville, KY and it has a network of warehouses in various cities throughout the United States and Canada. Since its beginning Louisville Ladder has been an industry leader in product innovation.
- First aluminum step and
extension ladder.
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- Revolutionary aluminum step
and extension ladder construction, with steps using a
channel that had the steps riveted directly to the rail
flange; and with extensions using a patented rung-to-rail
connection.
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- Knocked-down steel rolling
warehouse ladder.
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- First line of fiberglass
ladders, including an extension ladder using the
patented rung-to-rail connection with aluminum washers
on both sides of the rail.
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- First structural foam-molded
stepladder top.
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- First powder-coat paint on
the steel product line.
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- Patented steel rolling tower
that could be set up by one person.
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- Patented Quicklatch® on rung
locks.
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- The only fiberglass mobile
work platform.
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- Full Metal Boot™ wrap-around
shoe assembly for stepladders.
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- Rhino 375 Series, the
first ladder with a 375-pound weight capacity.
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- DaBoot™ is a polypropylene
copolymer upper boot that provides strength, durability
and fiberglass rail surface protections.
Thick non-marring tread is bonded and mechanically
fastened to the upper boot and provides a slip resistant
footing. Inside, DaBoot™ has a unique open design that
allows for quick and easy visual inspection of the
fiberglass rail.
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