Illumagear
ILLUMAGEAR's mission is to illuminate people working in high-risk environments and their work spaces, making them safer.
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Founded in 2011, Illumagear is a Seattle-based company that develops and manufactures personal active safety systems for individuals working in high-risk industries. The firm was established by Max Baker, who now serves as CEO, and Andrew Royal, the chief product officer. Baker's background, with over 14 years and a degree in construction management, provided him with a direct understanding of the safety challenges faced in hazardous fields. This experience was the impetus for creating technology to enhance worker safety.
Illumagear's business revolves around the sale of hardware safety products to clients in sectors such as construction, mining, transportation, and utilities. The company's revenue is generated through the direct sale of its equipment. A significant milestone was reached in 2014 when the company secured $1.25 million in financing to boost sales and marketing efforts. This was followed by another funding round in 2019, raising $2.5 million to expand staff, marketing, and new product development.
The company’s flagship product is the Halo SL, a lighting system that attaches to any standard hard hat to provide 360-degree visibility for up to a quarter-mile. The lightweight, cord-free device is water-resistant, durable, and operates on rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. It features multiple lighting modes, including a spotlight and task lights, to illuminate the user's immediate workspace and surroundings. Another key product is the Sixth Sense, a small, clip-on device that provides audible and visible alerts when it detects nearby electrical voltage and current. This device also includes fall detection, which can send an emergency SMS notification. Both the Halo SL and Sixth Sense can be integrated, and settings for the Sixth Sense can be managed via a companion mobile app.
Keywords: personal protective equipment, jobsite safety, construction safety, hard hat lights, 360-degree illumination, worker visibility, electrical hazard detection, voltage detector, fall detection safety, active safety systems, high-risk environment safety, workplace safety technology, wearable safety devices, construction technology, utility worker safety, mining safety equipment, road crew safety, see and be seen, personal safety system, active lighting