Werner Co. was honored with seven prestigious awards during 2012, including recognition from industry leading trade and business publications and from retail partners, Ace Hardware and The Home Depot. The Werner Compact Extension Ladder, introduced in the spring of 2012, was recognized several times as the most innovative product of the year.

The National Safety Council is recognizing six individuals with the highest honor it bestows on safety professionals. Each year, Distinguished Service to Safety Awards are presented to individuals who, throughout their careers, have demonstrated outstanding service to the field of safety and health.