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SAFETY BY DEFINITION IS THE CONDITION OF BEING safe—freedom from danger, risk or injury. According to the National Safety Council, in 2019, work-injury costs were at approximately $171 billion dollars, about $1,100 per worker, $42,000 per medically consulted injury. However, financial costs aside, workplace safety also creates a better working environment, happier employees and helps protect a company’s most valuable assets—its employees.

South Haven, Mich. – December 22, 2020 – US Tarp Inc., a leading manufacturer of load containment and cargo protection tarping systems, is pleased to announce its new strategic supply partnership agreement with New Life Transport Parts Center, headquartered in Bryon Center, Mich. As a national distributor of heavy-duty aftermarket parts, the supply agreement allows New Life to deliver US Tarp tarping system and replacement parts through its parts centers. New Life is a family-owned

South Haven, Mich. – March 24, 2020 – US Tarp Inc., a leading manufacturer of load containment and cargo protection tarping systems and aftermarket parts for tarp systems, has announced the appointment of Lance Hampton as Director of Sales & Operations for its new West Wearhouse, which opens July 1, 2020. Hampton has extensive experience in sales, purchasing, operations, and production. For more than 22 years, he was at SAF-Holland, where he began as Regional

South Haven, Mich. – March 18, 2020 – US Tarp Inc., a leading manufacturer of load containment and cargo protection tarping systems, is pleased to announce the introduction of welded tarps. Welded tarps are manufactured with precise heat, speed, and pressure to produce a very consistent, straight, and durable side hem. Welded tarps are available for all applications including Construction and Landscape, Recycling and Refuse, and Agriculture and Specialty. The addition of welded tarps to