MākuSafe® News Archive
PRESS RELEASE: MākuSafe Announces New Executive Hire; Todd Sutphen
November 14, 2022
West Des Moines, IA – MākuSafe recently announced the hire of Todd Sutphen as Vice President of Sales and Customer Success. This is a new role for the growing company with oversight of the operations of the Sales and Account Management teams. Todd is a
MākuSafe Wins Prometheus Award for Manufacturing Technology Company of the Year
November 10, 2022
MākuSafe was recently honored with its second Prometheus Award. The awards, hosted by the Technology Association of Iowa, bring together leaders from technology, business, education and government in Iowa to recognize and celebrate achievements and milestones. A panel of technology leaders from across the state serve as
MākuSafe at National Ergonomics Conference & ErgoExpo
November 3, 2022
The MākuSafe Team will be at National Ergo 2022 on November 8-10, 2022. This show brings the Ergonomics community together and is the industry’s longest running conference and trade show. The conference features the nation’s top Ergonomic and Safety executives with over 40 educational sessions, keynotes and workshops. Be sure
MākuSafe at NSC Nebraska Safety & Health Summit
October 31, 2022
The National Safety Council – Nebraska Chapter’s Safety & Health Summit is an annual event for safety, health, human resources, and environmental professionals. The event, in its 39th year, attracts professionals looking for industry-leading technology, education, networking opportunities, and for products and services needed to stay at
MākuSafe Speaking & Exhibiting at VPPPA Region VII Midwest Safety and Health Conference and Expo
October 24, 2022
MākuSafe will be exhibiting and speaking at the The Midwest Safety and Health Conference and Expo this week, Monday, October 24, 2022 – Wednesday, October 26, 2022 EST in Downtown Des Moines. Our team will be exhibiting and Tom West will be speaking on Tuesday at
MākuSafe Hosts Annual Users Conference
October 17, 2022
West Des Moines, IA – MākuSafe recently held its annual Users Conference at The River Center in Downtown Des Moines, attracting attendees in-person and virtually from organizations across the country. The focus of the conference was centered on optimizing safety management through the use of wearable technology and EHS leading
MāuSafe Sponsoring Guidewire Connections
October 13, 2022
MākuSafe will be sponsoring and exhibiting at this year’s Guidewire Connections in Las Vegas, NV at the Aria Resort on October 23–26, 2022. The conference is intended for those who use Guidewire applications, Guidewire technology, and the expanding Guidewire ecosystem. MākuSafe’s Aanna Hoch and Brett
MākuSafe Presenting & Exhibiting at Safety Leadership Conference
October 11, 2022
EHS Today’s Safety Leadership Conference will take place October 18-20, 2022 at the Huntington Convention Center in Cleveland, OH. MākuSafe’s VP of Marketing, Tom West and Plastipak’s EHS Director, Mark Jones will conduct a panel discussion from 3-4 pm on Wednesday, October 19th. You can also
MākuSafe at South Dakota Safety & Health Conference This Week
October 11, 2022
MākuSafe’s Mike Kenny will join employee safety and health professionals at the 26th Annual South Dakota Safety & Health Conference on October 5th at the Sioux Falls Convention Center. Attendees will learn the latest about workplace safety issues and training, tools and trends; effective leadership; OSHA compliance; HR issues and
MākuSafe + Plastipak Discuss Wearables in EHS Today Interview
October 11, 2022
MākuSafe’s Tom West and Plastipak’s Mark Jones were recently interviewed by Nicole Stempak from EHS Today regarding the challenges and advantages of launching a wearable safety program in an industrial organization. Both Tom and Mark will join a panel discussion at EHS Today’s upcoming Safety Leadership Conference in Cleveland, OH
Gabriel Glynn Joins Technology Panel at Safety Connect
October 7, 2022
MākuSafe’s Co-Founder and CEO, Gabriel Glynn will speak at Safety Connect 2022 on October 19th at 2:00 pm. He joins a panel discussion with Serese Selanders, Founder and CEO, SolusGuard and John Price – Senior Vice President HSE,
MākuSafe Speaking at Hannover Messe USA at the International Manufacturing Technology Show
September 13, 2022
MākuSafe will be exhibiting and speaking at HANNOVER MESSE USA at the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS), September 12-17, at Chicago’s McCormick Place. Visit us at 135077 East Building Level 3 in 5he Hannover Messe USA Pavilion. HANNOVER MESSE USA Solutions TheaterSession Title: How Wearable Tech Provides I-4.0 Connected
Wearable Tech for Heat Safety Featured in VPPPA’s The Leader
August 23, 2022
The following article appeared in the August issue of VPPPA’s The Leader publication. By Tom West, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, COSSHeat illness and injury prevention is an ever-present challenge in many industries. Each year there are scores of fatalities, and thousands more become ill while working in heat.
Electrical Contractor Magazine Discusses MākuSafe as Wearable PPE
August 22, 2022
MākuSafe’s wearable technology was recently explored in an article in Electrical Contractor Magazine as part of wearable smart technology in PPE. Adding Intelligence to PPE: Protective gear gets an upgrade with wearable smart technology By Claire Swedberg As workplace hazards have evolved, personal protective equipment
MākuSafe Presenting & Exhibiting at VPPPA Safety+ Symposium
August 17, 2022
The MākuSafe team will be at the VPPPA Safety+ Symposium on August 23-25 and we would love to meet you there! Visit us in booth #436 to enter our YETI giveaway and see how MākuSafe’s wearable safety solution can help you improve worker health, safety, and
MākuSafe Voted Finalist for Guidewire Insurtech Vanguards Pitch Day
August 15, 2022
MākuSafe was voted among the 10 insurtech startups to be included in the Guidewire Insurtech Vanguard Pitch Day. As a finalist, MākuSafe will be making a live, 4 minute presentation to Guidewire customers, partners, investors & more at the Guidewire Insurtech Vanguard Pitch Day ’22, Sept
Webinar | The Accel Group & MākuSafe Discuss Reducing Work Comp Claims with Wearable Tech
August 2, 2022
MākuSafe’s Tom West recently participated in a webinar with Matt Getz from The Accel Group to discuss how wearable tech is reducing work comp claims and improving loss control in the insurance industry. Specifically, MākuSafe is using wearable sensor technology to gather data from the arm
“What’s the Hazard?” Podcast Sits Down with MākuSafe CoFounder, Gabriel Glynn
August 1, 2022
Doug Fletcher of Fletcher Safety Consulting talks with MākuSafe Co-Founder and CEO, Gabriel Glynn on this episode of “What’s the Hazard.” Gabe explains how early on in his personal experience with safety management in industrial environments, the only option was to “wait
MākuSafe’s Brett Burkhart Joins Feed & Grain Podcast
July 20, 2022
Brett Burkhart, COSS and MākuSafe Customer Success Lead joined Steven Kilger on the Feed & Grain podcast to discuss how wearable technology is being used in the workplace, specifically how MākuSafe’s wearable safety device is individualizing safety for industrial workers across the U.S. and internationally. You
MākuSafe Planning for 2nd Year at U.S. Poultry Association Conference
July 18, 2022
MākuSafe will return to the National Safety Conference for the Poultry Industry this year for the 2nd time. This event, on August 15-17, 2022 in Destin, FL, brings together leaders in the poultry and egg production industries for education and networking opportunities. Mike Kenny, Customer Success
MākuSafe Named to Tech Tribune’s Top Iowa Startups
July 7, 2022
Each year, the Tech Tribune releases a listing of the top startups in each state. Their methodology considers several factors including but not limited to: Revenue potentialLeadership teamBrand/product tractionCompetitive landscapeAdditionally, all companies must be independent (unacquired), privately owned, at most 10 years
MākuSafe at INNSafety in Paris
June 20, 2022
INNsafety is a safety 4.0 event where innovative start-ups showcase their cutting-edge solutions to Health & Safety leaders from large international firms. MākuSafe has been invited to attend this prestigious event in Paris, France on June 23, 2022. MākuSafe Co-FOunder and CEO, Gabriel Glynn will be speaking about the most comprehensive wearable safety tech on
Guidewire’s Insurtech Vanguards Program Reaches Growth Milestone
May 24, 2022
MākuSafe Included in 25 New P&C Industry Insurtechs Being Connected with Insurers SAN MATEO, Calif., May 23, 2022 Guidewire (NYSE: GWRE) today announced that its Insurtech Vanguards program, an initiative providing a channel for connecting P&C insurers with technology innovators, has reached a significant milestone
MākuSafe Speaking & Exhibiting at ASSP Safety 2022 Conference & Expo
May 19, 2022
The MākuSafe team will be at American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) Safety 2022 Conference & Expo on June 27-29 in Chicago, IL at McCormick Place. The professional development event for safety professionals includes 200 sessions, 5,000 attendees and 450 exhibitors. Make sure you stop by
MākuSafe Team Heads to Nashville for AIHce EXP 2022
May 16, 2022
The MākuSafe team will be at AIHce EXP 2022 on May 23-25 and we would love to meet you there! Visit us in booth #411 to enter our YETI giveaway and see how MākuSafe’s wearable safety solution can help you improve worker health, safety, and productivity while reducing incidents and