Hailo LLC Accepts Finalist New York State Foreign Investment Award

New York, NY, May 21, 2008 --(PR.com)-- The Empire State Economic Development awarded Hailo LLC with a plaque commemorating their finalist status for the Inaugural New York State Foreign Investment Award. The awards recognize foreign-owned New York firms for their economic, civic and philanthropic contributions to the local community in New York State.

Hailo LLC, an aluminum ladder manufacturer headquartered in Holbrook, NY, was one of three finalists in the Small Firm Category. A spokesperson from the company commented, “We were proud to be a finalist. This was the first year the award was given, and we’re committed to doing whatever we can to bring the award home next year.”

Since Hailo was founded in 1947 their main focus has been adapting good ideas into innovative and technologically advanced products. Hailo repeatedly establishes new standards in quality and design proving their red dot a strong trademark. Hailo is represented in more than 60 countries worldwide and has several different manufacturing facilities all around the world, including Germany, France, Russia and USA.

They manufacture a customized range of industrial ladders as well as, above and below ground access engineering and shaft equipment and products. The products are developed according to specific requirements of industrial and service sector customers.

The product range includes ladders for variable applications including wind towers, cranes, shafts and pipes, as well as fall protection systems pre-installed or retrofitted, and shaft covers and ladder systems, as well as customized products, including power-driven service lifts and climbing assists for wind turbine systems.

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