Safety Technology International Inc. 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 minimize 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
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Who We Are
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.
