Remarkable Regional Business Episode 5 - Steve Durkin, Safescape

Remarkable Regional Businesses - Episode 5

Guest: Steve Durkin, Founder
Business Name: Safescape
Website: https://www.safescape.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-durkin-28583418/

This episode features Steve Durkin, the founder of Safescape, focusing on the innovative safety and efficiency solutions his company offers to the mining industry. Key topics covered include the origin and impact of Safescape’s flagship product, Laddertube, a plastic ladder designed for safe escapes in underground mines. Steve shares his journey from concept to market, highlighting the challenges of convincing the industry of the ladder’s viability, the company’s expansion into manufacturing, and the introduction of other safety products like Multi-Bund, Edge Protector and Paste Hole Cover. The episode also explores Safescape’s global reach, regulatory challenges, and the significant impact of their products on mining safety standards.

Topics Covered:

/ Introduction of Steve Durkin and Safescape: Background and mission of Safescape to enhance mine safety and efficiency.

/ Development of Laddertube: The inspiration behind and development process of Laddertube, a revolutionary escape ladder for mines.

/ Challenges and Breakthroughs: Initial skepticism from the industry, the decision to self-manufacture, and the eventual acceptance and success of the product.

/ Expansion and New Products: Introduction of additional safety products like Multi-Bund, Edge Protector and Paste Hole Cover, designed to address specific mining safety challenges.

/ Global Impact and Regulatory Hurdles: Safescape’s international expansion, adaptation to various regulatory environments, and notable achievements in changing safety regulations in regions like Quebec, Canada.

 

References:

Safescape - https://www.safescape.com/ ​