History of The Justrite Safety Group

Founded in 1906, Justrite Safety Group began with a mission to create safer storage solutions for flammable liquids, starting with our iconic Justrite Safety Can. Over the past century, we have grown significantly, now operating 11 facilities across North America and other locations worldwide, continuing to provide high-quality industrial safety products.

Through organic growth and strategic acquisitions, our portfolio now includes 12 specialized brands: AccuformNMC, Basic Concepts, Checkers, ComplianceSigns, Eagle, Global Spill & Safety, Hughes Safety Showers, Justrite, NoTrax, ServerLIFT, Terraplas, and U.S. Chemical Storage. Together, these brands enable us to provide a broad range of safety and compliance solutions.

1890 – 1940 | 1940 – 1970 | 1970 – 2000 | 2000 – Present

1890 – 1940

1940 – 1970

1970 – 2000

2000 – Present

1890 – 1940

In 1912, the company launched its first line of safety containers and sanitary pails, laying the groundwork for future innovations.

1906

Justrite founded

1912

Justrite Safety Containers & Sanitary Pails launched

1940 – 1970

In the 1950s, Justrite introduced flammable and hazardous liquid safety cabinets and containers, significantly enhancing workplace safety standards and solidifying its reputation as a trusted leader in the safety industry.

1950s

Launch of flammable & hazardous liquid safety cabinets & containers

1970 – 2000

In 1975, Justrite launched OSHA-compliant safety storage cabinets and cans, followed by Hughes’ heated showers in 1990, Checkers’ warning whips in 1993, and cable protectors in 1998, marking significant growth and diversification.

1975

Launch of the first OSHA compliance safety storage cabinets & cans

1980

Hughes Safety Showers launches first tank shower

1993

Checkers launches the market’s first warning whips

1998

Checkers first to market cable protector technology

2000 – Present

In 2012, Checkers became the world’s largest producer of polyurethane, MD & HD matting, and warning whips, while Justrite’s acquisitions of U.S. Chemical Storage in 2013 and Basic Concepts in 2014 solidified its role as a global leader in industrial safety solutions. Continued growth included the acquisition of Global Spill & Safety in 2025 and ServerLIFT in 2026, further expanding JSG’s global reach and capabilities in spill control, industrial safety, and purpose-built data center lifting solutions.