Today, May 30, 2023, we are excited to celebrate a significant milestone in Claitec’s history. Exactly 10 years ago, our company took its first steps with a clear vision in mind: to use technology to prevent workplace accidents and to protect the safety of workers around the world. Now, a decade later, we look back and are extremely thankful for the company’s growth and for our many achievements.

We’ve come a long way, we’ve grown exponentially in size, and our team has grown significantly in numbers and skills. Claitec would not be what it is today without all those colleagues who are part or have been part of the Claitec team. Our experts have brought a wide range of expertise, enabling us to develop and deliver new systems tailored to our customers’ needs. Looking back, it’s amazing how much we’ve accomplished together in this decade of challenges and triumphs.

Today, we would like to thank all of our customers and distributors around the world who have trusted us throughout this incredible 10-year journey. Your confidence in our company and in our work safety solutions has been the engine that has driven us forward. Your collaboration and support have been fundamental to our growth and success.

We have built a reputation of trust and excellence that has led us to join the multinational Troax group last year. This alliance has provided us with unprecedented global support, allowing us to face new challenges and opportunities in the international arena. We are delighted to be part of this family and we are confident that together we will achieve great things by offering global safety solutions.

As we reflect on our past, we also continue to look to the future with enthusiasm and ambition. These ten years have been the beginning of our journey. Our commitment to continue growing and creating new solutions that prevent accidents remains stronger than ever. We are determined to use cutting-edge technology and continuous innovation to make workplaces a safer environment for everyone. We will continue to innovate, seek growth opportunities, and expand our global presence.

We want to take this opportunity to thank our amazing team at Claitec, past and present. Your dedication, passion and hard work have been the foundation of our success. You are the heart and soul of our company, and we are truly grateful for your contribution.

Finally, we want to express our gratitude to all the people who have been part of our adventure. To our partners, suppliers, and all those who have been a part of our support network, thank you for being there every step of the way.

In short, these 10 years have been an amazing journey. We have grown from being a small company with big dreams to being part of an industry-leading multinational organisation. But most importantly, we have worked to prevent workplace accidents and save lives.

Today, in this very special occasion, we renew our commitment to continued improvement, innovation and to making a difference in the world of workplace safety. We are looking forward to the next 10 years and beyond!

We have two exciting new additions to Claitec’s team!

Adrià was initially introduced to Claitec as part of his higher degree internship in DAW (Development of Web Applications). However, after the successful completion of his internship, he became part of the R+D Claitec team.


Adrià has studies in Microcomputer Systems and Networks, Multiplatform Application Development, and Web Application Development.


From a young age, he has been immersed in the world of video games, which sparked his passion for technology, computers, and particularly programming. His favorite pastime is immersing himself in captivating stories, whether through books, films/series, video games, or music.

Xavier is joining us to provide support to the marketing and corporate design department.


He holds a degree in Graphic Design from ERAM University School and has also completed a Digital Marketing program at EAE Business School.


In addition, he is a talented illustrator with expertise in creating captivating motion graphics. He has a deep passion for cinema and animation, and he is an avid collector of art books.

Welcome to the team!

Today, we would like highlight three of Claitec’s tools which are currently offering great results to our clients in helping improve the safety of their workers in different industries.


1) The VAS system (Safety Alert Visualisation system). This helpful tool warns pedestrians and/or forklifts in risky situations by projecting signals on the ground. It greatly contributes to the safety of people in industrial spaces, since it provides highly visible signals that are detected by all, sorting traffic out and preventing accidents. The VAS system stands out for being effective, visible, durable. It’s extremely easy to combine with Claitec’s developments.


2) The PAS system. One of Claitec’s most used solutions, the Pedestrian Alert System warns forklift drivers when it detects a person at adjustable distances from 1 to 11 meters. It is a unique system capable of differentiating people from objects. It even detects operators who are behind a wall or a shelf! Pedestrians simply carry the tags with them and, when these are detected by the system previously installed on the forklift, they warn the driver. This solution minimises the number of accidents and it reduces the risk of pedestrians being ran over in industries.


3) PSG system. The Pedestrian Safety Gate is designed to reduce risk situations, improving pedestrian safety in crossings, and restricting the circulation of non-protected personnel. The PSG combines with the TCS Traffic Control System to block pedestrians from crossings in the event of the nearby presence of a forklift. It is a practical and very effective solution.


Should you need further information on these or any of Claitec’s solutions or if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us, we are here to help!

As every year, this April 8th marks World Day for Safety and Health at Work. In 2023 the International Labour Organization (ILO) wants to explore the topic of: a safer and healthier workspace as a fundamental right of all.

It is important to remember that the International Labor Conference (CIT) that took place in June 2022 decided to include “a safe and healthy working environment” in the ILO’s framework of fundamental principles and rights at work. As a result of that decision, all member states have the obligation – derived from the very fact of their membership in the Organization -, to respect, promote and implement, in good faith and in accordance with the Constitution, the principles relating to fundamental rights that are the object of the agreements on these principles and rights.

For the team at Claitec, April 28 is a key day in the calendar – a moment to question our working methods, our contribution to the improvement of both safety and health at work, and to identify the main challenges that are yet to be addressed.

In fact, achieving safer and healthier environments is something that constantly motivates us, encouraging us to always put people at the centre and to think and to develop innovative, creative, practical, and modern solutions to eliminate risks, prevent accidents and create safer and healthier environments for everyone.

This is demonstrated by some of our most recent innovations, such as the Radar Crossing Guard designed to improve safety at intersections -, the LSA Solution or Low Speed Area Solutions for the limitation of speed per zones, or even the VAS System, which, in a very simple and practical way controls traffic in workspaces and prevents work accidents.

So, on this important day, we invite you to reflect and to contribute from your work environment to achieve safer and healthier workplaces. And most importantly, to count on us to continue making improvements in your industrial working environments!

Should you require further information about our solutions or should you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact-us.

At Claitec, we are convinced that a product speaks for itself once it is installed and producing positive results in the industrial space for which it has been designed. Claitec’s VAS System has provided ample evidence of being a simple, but very efficient solution to organise traffic and prevent workplace accidents.

The VAS (Safety Alert Visualisation) systems is designed to warn pedestrians and/or forklift drivers of a potentially risky situation by projecting signals on the ground. These signals are highly visible to operators and easy to detect, which is why they become extremely useful in spaces with high pedestrian volume and loading machines, such as forklifts.

This system stands out from other signalling options for several reasons, including the following:

1. Highly effective visible system. The VAS System’s signals stand out before the panoramic mirrors and other signs traditionally used in warehouses many of which end up becoming part of the general landscape of the site, and people stop paying attention to them.
   
   
2. More visible and long lasting. The projections on the ground attract more attention and achieve better visibility than the warning signs located at a certain height – usually placed too high to be seen during the daily operations. In addition, compared to images painted on the floor or walls, there is no wear or tear from daily work or the passage of time, and it has very little maintenance, providing about 30,000 hours of operation.
   
   
3. Recommended complement. Besides all of the above, the VAS System can also be used as a complement to the PAS System, the CAS-G2 and the LSA – just to mention a few of other solutions – thus generating safer work environments for all.
   
   
4. Possibility to change the lenses. The VAS’ projector lenses come in up to three different colours, and the projected symbols are customisable. Some of the possible projections include a forklift or pedestrian signal, a “stop” sign, a pedestrian crossing, a speed limit warning, a “non-smoking” sign or “mobile phone use” notice, among many other options.
   
   

Should you be interested in finding out more about our range of industrial safety solutions, please do not hesitate to contact us, we are here to help!

Needless to say that working at temperatures below zero is one of the most difficult tasks in our industries. We must take care of teams working in such conditions, we must be vigilant of the ways cold temperatures decrease safety and the many ways cold and humid conditions can affect our equipment.

We have received numerous enquiries recently on this subject and that´s why we´ve decided to clearly explain in this post the many possible ways Claitec´s tools can be applied to achieve safer work spaces at low temperatures, as low as -30° C.

First, prevention is key. The consequences of an accident that happens at temperatures below zero are a lot more serious and the time we have to react a lot less.

The PAS System (Pedestrian Alert System) is a very helpful tool to protect teams working under this type of conditions. Easily adapted to any situation, this solution warns forklift drivers when there is an operator in distances between 1 and 6.5 meters. The system is capable of identifying people and objects, and it even detects operators located behind a bookshelf, a wall or a pile of merchandise.

The Low Speed Areas System is used to reduce forklifts speed inside cold rooms, for example, thus achieving much safer environments, and greatly reducing the probability of work accidents. This solution complements very well with other systems – such as the aforementioned PAS – and it stands out for being easy to install, practical and very resistant.

We have also tailor-made specific systems for our clients which, get activated when a forklift approaches a door, notifying the driver whether it is closed or ajar. This is especially useful in contexts with low visibility, and in very low temperature climates, where doors must remain open as little as possible.

This system is achieved by combining a two-way Tz2 tag installed on the door and the PAS Solution installed on the forklift. That way, if the door is closed or half open, the Tz2 tag sends a signal through the PAS system to the approaching vehicle, and the system immediately turns on the light beacon and/or the audible alarm warning the driver about the situation. When the door is completely open the TZ2 tag doesn´t send the signal, thus avoiding accidents or possible crashes.

Remember that the PAS and LSA devices can be easily adapted to work at -30°  C, since the only requirements are a heating resistance and a pressure balancing system, which can both be done very easily and economically.

Keen to learn more about these solutions?

Do you have a question for us?

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The constant flow of personnel, forklifts and other vehicles found in warehouses, factories and product distribution areas generates a very high risk of accidents. People, goods and even buildings can be damaged when transport systems are handled improperly and at excessive speeds. Injuries and economic losses for the company tend to be severe and as such, increasing the security controls in danger zones must be a priority.

Setting up a maximum speed limit for forklifts is one of the best ways to promote safety in these facilities.

What is the Low Speed Areas Solution?

The Low Speed Areas Solution provided by Claitec is intended to meet our customers’ safety needs during the transportation of products, ensuring maximum convenience and easy handling.

The LSA solution involves maintaining the forklift’s speed within a limit depending on the area it is located (Speed Zoning).

Thus, in areas where the personnel density is highest, or where there is a considerable number of vehicles, or where the space for maneuvering is minimal, forklifts should travel at low speeds.

Likewise, outer areas that have enough space or that are not usually too busy can accommodate faster speeds.

The LSA solution works through a reflective panel located on the ceiling of the areas that need regulating and which, sends the forklift a signal indicating the appropriate speed limit.

Vehicle sensors receive this information when positioned under the corresponding device, signaling the change in area and indicating the variation in speed.

The selection of the areas which are at greatest risk of accidents is fully customisable and versatile, allowing for the differentiation of various areas within the same building. This represents an improvement with respect to the now obsolete radar devices that focus on detecting the roof of the store, limiting the speed of the forklift in any interior regardless of its characteristics.

Why does your company need the LSA Solution?

1. The LSA solution increases the level of industrial safety of your company by improving the way your forklifts are driven.

2. Accidents caused by excessive speeding will be significantly reduced, if not completely eradicated. This will improve the quality of the work areas you offer your employees, giving them the security they need.

3. At the same time, it will help you prevent major economic losses generally caused by the costly replacement of materials and the reconstruction of damaged infrastructure.

4. By preventing collisions, you can also increase the lifetime of the vehicles.

5. Finally, you will be able to optimize business productivity by limiting the speed of the forklifts only in risk areas.

The LSA Solution is easy to set up in your warehouse and in the corresponding forklifts. It is manufactured with cutting-edge technology, using materials of the highest quality and highly durable. Its usage and handling is of an unmatched simplicity so it is not necessary to rely on specialised personnel.

Claitec always offers customers the best possible devices to ensure the welfare of workers and the durability of the equipment found in any industrial environment, making available to them the best technology available in the market today.