Work-protection gear manufacturer with 40+ years of field-tested product lines
Ergodyne manufactures specialized work-protection products across hand, head, eye, foot, and thermal categories, selling primarily through distributors and direct channels. The tech stack is lightweight—PHP, MySQL, Docker, NetSuite for operations—typical of a product-centric manufacturer focused on supply-chain and e-commerce logistics rather than software innovation. Hiring is heavily weighted toward sales (5 roles), with acute focus on recruitment and time-to-fill challenges, indicating distributor-channel expansion is the near-term growth lever.
Ergodyne designs and manufactures workplace safety and protective equipment. The product portfolio spans ProFlex hand/knee protection, Skullerz head/face gear, Chill-Its cooling systems, N-Ferno warming lines, GloWear hi-vis apparel, and related storage and shelter solutions. Founded in 1983 and headquartered in Saint Paul, Minnesota, the company operates a 51–200-person team and distributes globally through both direct sales and distributor partnerships. Current operational priorities include new product launches, distributor-account growth, and improving recruitment velocity.
Ergodyne uses NetSuite for operations and ERP, Drupal with PHP/MySQL for e-commerce, Docker and Git for infrastructure, and standard office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Ergodyne is headquartered in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and was founded in 1983.
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