Ancra Cargo Earns OSHA Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) Star Certification for Safety Excellence
Ancra Cargo’s Hebron, Kentucky facility has earned certification through the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Voluntary Protection Program (VPP), recognizing the company’s commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace.
Governor Andy Beshear spoke on March 24th at the Hebron facility in recognition of this achievement, underscoring the significance of this honor for both Ancra Cargo and the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
The VPP Star certification is awarded to organizations that go above and beyond standard safety requirements by implementing comprehensive safety and health management systems. Certified sites demonstrate strong leadership commitment, active employee involvement, proactive hazard prevention, and injury and illness rates below industry averages.
“This recognition reflects more than a safety system; it represents a culture built on accountability, teamwork, and genuine care for one another,” said Larry Bethel, Ancra Cargo President. “Achieving VPP certification requires commitment and participation from employees at every level of the organization, and today we celebrate the people who make safety part of their everyday work.”
“Ancra Cargo’s recognition with OSHA’s VPP Star Award highlights the kind of leadership and responsibility that make Boone County a great place to work and do business, states Boone County Judge/Executive Gary W. Moore. “Their commitment to safety benefits not only their employees, but our entire community.”
“Congratulations to the entire Ancra Cargo team on its commitment to safety, best practices and continuous improvement,” said BE NKY Growth Partnership CEO Lee Crume. “Achieving the OSHA VPP of Kentucky award demonstrates the excellence of Ancra’s culture and that the company is a safety leader in our community.”
Ancra Cargo is proud to operate in Hebron and to contribute to Kentucky’s strong manufacturing community while continuing to prioritize a safe and empowering workplace for its employees.
About Ancra Cargo
Ancra Cargo is a world-class leader in the area of cargo handling and restraint systems. Founded in 1969 with the mission to improve safety and security for the transportation industry, we have grown to be North America’s largest designer and manufacturer of load maximizing systems. With several current patents, Ancra Cargo is dedicated to innovating, designing and manufacturing the highest quality products to meet the evolving needs of our customers.
Today, Ancra Cargo, headquartered in Hebron, Kentucky, is a leading designer and manufacturer of cargo securement systems for heavy duty transportation. Our products are hard at work on land, in the air, and on the sea, serving all phases of the transportation industry. In addition, we have manufacturing and distribution locations in Texas, Canada, New Zealand and Australia. We are focused on our customers, meeting and striving to exceed their expectations.
Ancra Cargo has been awarded a Top Workplaces honor by Enquirer Media in Cincinnati, OH for the sixth consecutive year. The list is based solely on employee feedback and uniquely measures culture drivers that are critical to the success of any organization.
To read more about Ancra Cargo visit www.ancracargo.com.
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