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Safety Technology International Ltd manufacture and globally distribute a wide range of unique specialist products that protect essential fire, safety, and security equipment; STI help prevent false fire alarms, deter theft, and minimise vandalism of critically important life safety equipment.

Renowned as the original call point cover manufacturer, for over 40 years STI have remained committed to the improvement of its existing range whilst developing new and innovative products - working hard to continue the work founder Jack Taylor started in 1980.

MISSION
To protect the things that protect you, our team innovates global life safety and security solutions, one product at a time.

VISION
Driven by our passion to positively impact people and the world we live in; we aspire to be the leader in life safety and security solutions.

CORE VALUES
Innovation - Integrity - One Team - Quality - Work Ethic/Accountability

1978

It started with a solution to a challenge

The STI story began with a challenge made to Jack Taylor by a Detroit school administrator who wanted to stop false fire alarms. Jack used his expertise in security systems to start designing the solution.

1979

The Original Stopper®

Jack Taylor focused his creative and innovative capabilities to invent the Original Stopper, named Pull Station Protector (or PSP). The cover helped stop false fire alarms and resulted in the formation of a new company.

1980

Pull Station Protectors Inc.

The company is first named Pull Station Protectors Inc. Jack and Bernadine display products at a Detroit Renaissance Center school administrators show.

1981

Safety Technology Corp. is established

Previously named the Pull Station Protectors, Inc., Safety Technology started in a home basement.

1982

Fire Extinguisher Alarm is launched

Continuing their mission to protect important devices, STI designed the Fire Extinguisher Alarm. The self-contained alarm still helps alert to unauthorized use of protected extinguishers.

1986

The Exit Stopper® Alarm is launched

The original multifunction door alarm was designed to protect emergency doors against unwanted exits and entries.

1987

STI breaks ground at 2306 Airport Rd.

2306 Airport Rd. still remains the home of STI Corporate Headquarters over three decades later.

1994

STI opens UK office

Born in Canada and raised in England, Founder Jack Taylor played an influential role in the founding of STI in the UK in 1994, opening to service the whole of Europe.

1995

Wire Cages are launched

Strong and durable, STI's first wire guards were designed to offer a line of defense for smoke detectors and bells. Over time, the cages developed into a complete range of protection for strobes, clocks, exit signs, lights, and more.

1998

Stopper® Station Push Button is launched

Suitable for most applications, STI launched innovative Stopper® Stations. The original ADA Compliant, multipurpose push button switch.

2009

STI builds a new molding facility at HQ

In house manufacturing provides STI customers with quality polycarbonate covers, buttons, and accessories quickly and efficiently.

2012

STI expands to 3777 Airport Rd.

Our new home for production, printing, and shipping.

2016

Universal Stopper®

A modern revised version of the original Stopper II® cover. The addition of a continuous hinge keeps the cover mounted to the wall.

2017

Global ReSet

A large resettable manual call point with a mounting plate adaptable for global usage.

2020

STI expands to 6200 Delfield Industrial Dr.

The expansion of our facilities houses mold and pad printing machines.

2021

STI opens European Distribution Hub

A home away from home, 3,500 miles from Airport Road, Waterford, Michigan, USA to Airport Business Park, Waterford, Ireland; STI acquired a new European Distribution Hub in 2021. Complementing our EMEA office, the Ireland Hub further enhances several operational and strategic improvements enabling STI to better serve the needs of European customers.