wheel restraint system
on the market
years of expertise
& innovation
systems installed worldwide
average annual growth over
the last 5 years
countries where our systems are installed
collaborators in North America & Europe
Founded in 1996 in Montreal, GMR Safety quickly became one of North America’s leading loading dock safety equipment manufacturers.
With the POWERCHOCK vehicle restraint systems at the forefront of our innovation, our partnership culture, our personalized customer service and our proven product series have taken us all over the world.
As we extended our simple and indestructible safety internationally, GMR Safety became #1 in Europe. We prioritize partnerships over profit, service over speed, and quality over quantity in all our endeavors. These principles are ingrained in our operations, shaping a service model that caters to every client’s needs, from pre-purchase to post-purchase and at every stage in between.
Today, we’re proud to be installed in more than 29 countries across the globe, serving some of the world’s largest corporations.
When it all started
The beginning of an era.
GMR Safety installs its first wheel chock equipped in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
The company immediately turns the industry around with a chock that looked classic, but is far more robust and reliable.
Tests speak for themselves: many are hooked.
POWERCHOCK 5 is born!
The concept is developed.
POWERCHOCK 5 with steel teeth is introduced on the market and promises increased safety.
Thanks to its ergonomic arm, the driver handles the chock more easily and secures the trailer more quickly.
Crossing borders
GMR Safety crosses the Canadian-American border and quickly begins installing its POWERCHOCK wheel-based restraint systems at several logistics sites and distribution centers.
Designing POWERCHOCK 3
GMR Safety finally unveils the POWERCHOCK 3, a new model of its wheel-based restraint system with a handle, a simplified version of its predecessor.
First steps in Europe
A dazzling entry into the European market proved to be a real success.
Bigger, better, stronger
POWERCHOCK vehicle restraint systems get a new look to reflect their awesomeness.
Aiming higher and bigger
GMR Safety celebrates its 25th anniversary by investing in the well-being of its employees: inauguration of head office with fully air-conditioned premises and plant, ergonomic offices and a lounge where employees can gather for different occasions.
POWERCHOCK AUTO: Automatic Vehicle Restraint
The much-awaited launch of the POWERCHOCK AUTO, an automatic vehicle restraint that secures loading dock operations with driver intervention.
INNOVATING SAFETY FOR LIFE, TOGETHER.
Each of these words carries powerful meaning.
■ Together. Teamwork is at the heart of our success. We are a cohesive, passionate team united by one key factor: enjoying work. This bond allows us to constantly take on new challenges and puts people at the heart of our success.
■ Innovating. Quality and innovation have always driven us. We create, manufacture and adapt systems designed to effectively improve the safety of loading dock operations – while meeting the constraints of our customers and partners.
■ For life. Safety being the driving force behind
GMR Safety, our solutions are designed to protect human beings. Our products are robust, developed to last over time and recognized as the best restraint systems to prevent untimely departures.
There’s power in life.
As long as lives are threatened at loading docks, we’ll strive to develop effective safety solutions to save them.
There’s power in our values. Our core beliefs drive us and will help you get to know us.
Innovation
Our obsession with innovation.
Needs change. Situations change. Life changes. And technology has to change accordingly, constantly.
That’s why we’ve been a step ahead in product innovation for 25 years. The voice of you – the customer – is our greatest guide as we use the latest in AI technology and R&D at every level of product design and implementation.
Teamwork
Our strength in teamwork.
Our team is our engine, our soul and our family. Together, our passion and dedication drives all that we do. We have deep respect for all of our partners and we strive to understand you – your expertise, your diverse businesses, your loading docks, your vehicles and your people. Our team shares a common purpose – to work together to give you the best solution possible.
Fun
Our love of what we do.
We take great joy in serving you. That’s all there is to it.
In fact, it is this passion shared by our entire team that allows us to offer all of our clients and partners highly personalized service.