HISTORY
2021 Launched the BOOST™ MAX and BOOST™ MAX PLUS Slip Resistant Nano Sealant Line
Signed 30+ Franchisees across the USA
Moved our Headquarters and Franchise Training Center to Flower Mound, Texas
Educated, Trained, and Certified 1000's of professionals across the Floor Safety Space, through Continued Education Courses, Professional Certification Courses, And Franchise Training Courses
2020 Launched the WMG Franchise Opportunity
Signed 21 Franchisees across the USA
Launched the BOOST™ Traction Enhancing Treatment Line
Partnered with CNA Insurance as an Allied Vendor
Partnered with AIA as Professional Educators in Floor Safety
Educated over 250 Architecture Firms on "How To Properly Specify a Slip Resistant Floor"
Sponsored a Phd Dissertation on Fabrication and Testing of Biomimetic Microstructures for Walkway Tribometers
Broke ground on the new WMG Headquarters and training facility in Flower Mound, TX
2019 Walkway Management Group (WMG) is formed for the purpose of providing total floor safety solutions
STEP Application is available for download. This Bluetooth app allows for remote data collection, evaluation and reporting
UNT releases an online version of their Walkway Auditor Certificate Course
Consumer Assurance Testing Laboratory (CATL) is founded, and is dedicated to slip resistance product testing and certification
ISO Laboratory accreditation initiated
WMG is appointed exclusive selling agent for BOT-3000E Tribometer, STEP Application, CATL, UNT Walkway Auditor Course
WMG announces the introduction of its BOOST line of professional Floor Traction Solutions (traction enhancing cleaners and treatments)
2018 TCNA published ANSI A326.3 standard test method for measuring the dynamic coefficient of friction (DCOF) of all hard surface flooring materials
This method expands the application of the A137.1 methodology to all hard surface floors both in the laboratory and in the field under clean and prevailing conditions
ANSI A326.3 calls for a target threshold of DCOF 0.42 for both wet and dry floors
2014 A joint effort by Regan Scientific Instruments and CNA Insurance lead to the first ever professional ASTM certificate course for Walkway Auditors offered by The University of North Texas
TCNA published ANSI A137.1; this standard required the use of the BOT-3000E and calls for a target threshold of DCOF 0.42, for ceramic tile production
2011 Regan Scientific Instruments introduced the BOT-3000E, a much improved, enhanced tribometer
2007 Variosystems, USA sold the BOT-3000 design to its affiliated company, Regan Scientific Instruments
2006 Variosystems, USA introduced its first tribometer, the BOT-3000 based on research performed at the University of Wuppertal, Germany
The BOT-3000 achieved a very high correlation to the German and British standard methods
The BOT-3000 was deemed a repeatable and reproducible way to measure slip resistance in real world settings
2005 The flooring industry was interested in developing a new standard based on Dynamic Coefficient of Friction (DCOF)
Variosystems AG collaborated with TCNA, to design a portable tribometer to measure DCOF
A NEW APPROACH TO THE BUSINESS OF WALKWAY SAFETY…
Walkway Management Group is the leader in walkway testing technology and services that protect our clients from the dangers of a slip and fall accident. Our national network of safety professionals and service support team offers a comprehensive approach to walkway hazard detection, remediation, and maintenance. WMG associates offer products and services that meet the highest certifications and performance standards in the industry. Included are:
Tribometry testing
Hazard remediation
Remote and local monitoring
Lab research and testing
Product certifications
Training for professional certification
This unique and innovative approach to walkway safety helps our clients prevent hazards. This pioneering concept makes walkway safety "mainstream" in that it provides economic, cost-effective solutions applicable to every walkway in America.
THE WMG APPROACH
Our aim is to offer a one stop "solution shop" that can be tailored to any industry segment, any property configuration, and every area accessible to the walking public. The demand for comprehensive solutions to the slip and fall epidemic is great and growing at alarming rates. No other walkway safety company can compare in the value it creates for its network associates and their clients. Our staff of highly qualified architects, attorneys, forensic consultants, project coordinators, IT professionals, lab and tribometry engineers, as well as marketing specialists will all contribute to the success of building your company. "One stop shop" truly means that we can cover every aspect of walkway safety management.