Founded in 1997. Passionate About Safety.

Radians was founded in 1997 basically on the introduction of one product, the AV, a combination hearing (Audio) and eyewear (Visual) protection product. Over twenty years later, Radians offers a comprehensive line of safety products including safety eyewear, RadWear® high visibility apparel, rainwear, hearing protection, hand protection, head gear, cooling products, heated jackets, eyewash stations, and lens cleaning accessories. What follows are some of the highlights about our growth into an industry leader, including patents, awards, licensing partners, and facility expansion.

1997

1997

  • Radians founded in Memphis, TN.
  • Primarily focused on Safety Eyewear and Hearing Protection in the Sporting Goods channel.
1998

1998

  • Company was founded on unique combination Eyewear and Hearing protection product.
  • Awarded first Patent (# 5,781,272) for Radians AV. (July 14, 1998)
1999

1999

  • Launched safety products into the Industrial Safety channel.
  • Became member of the National Safety Council – NSC.
2000

2000

  • Joined STAFDA. The Specialty Tools & Fasteners Distributors Association is a not-for-profit educational trade association comprised of distributors, manufacturers, and rep agents of light construction, industrial, and related products.
2003

2003

  • Global licensing agreement with DEWALT.
  • Acquired Techna International Safety Products in Grand Rapids, MI.
  • Licensing partnership with Mossy Oak & Realtree.
  • Radians rebrands with new logo.
2004

2004

  • Licensing agreement with REMINGTON.
  • Launched safety products into the Hardware channel.
2005

2005

  • Global expansion into Australia.
  • Acquired SSI Footwear Company and launched product line of DEWALT footwear.
  • Launched Hard Hats Division.
2006

2006

  • Opened RadWest – Sparks, NV facility.
  • Business TN - 50 Fastest Growing Companies in TN (August).
  • AIT Worldwide Logistics – 2006 Diamond Customer of the Year.
  • SMG – Rich Harper Commitment to Excellence.
2007

2007

  • Global licensing agreement with BLACK & DECKER.
  • Business TN – Hot 100 Fastest Growing Companies in TN (December).
  • Professional Builder – 100 Best New Products – Remington RG-10 Glove.
  • Tools of the Trade – DEWALT DPG20 Glove - Top 10 Work Glove (July/August).
2008

2008

  • Radians launches Black & Decker safety products.
  • Acquired Custom Molded Plugs Patent # US 8,184,838.
  • Launched new category - RADWEAR High Visibility Safety Vests.
  • SMG – Rich Harper Commitment to Excellence.
  • SMG – JMA Award for exceptional supplier commitment.
2009

2009

  • Converted all warehouse and inventory operations to Scan Guns.
  • Launched new category – Barricade Tape.
  • Launched RADLINK Distributor Website – Distributors now have total access to order online, review past orders, and download marketing materials.
  • SMG – Rich Harper Commitment to Excellence Award.
  • SMG - JMA Award for exceptional supplier commitment.
2010

2010

  • Joined IGA. SMG – Presidents Choice Award.
2011

2011

  • Acquired Carolina Safety Sport (CSS) & ZIP-N-RIP™ Patent # 7,735,151.
  • Opened Manufacturing facility in Dallas, TX.
  • DPA Safety Award– Marketing Outside of the Box.
  • Orr Safety Award – Largest Percentage Sales Growth.
  • Expanded RadWest Facility.
  • Joined Sphere 1.
  • Joined Evergreen Marketing Group.
  • Moved into new Headquarters facility in Memphis, TN in December.
  • Became a member of ISEA.
  • Awarded ISO certification.
2012

2012

  • Opened Radians Europe office in London, England.
  • 36,000 sq ft. warehouse expansion begins at Corporate Headquarters in Memphis, TN.
  • Radians secures licensing agreements with Bone Collector™.
  • Radians establishes partnership and licensing agreements with Smith & Wesson® and M&P® by Smith & Wesson®.
2013

2013

  • Radians acquires Crossfire Safety Eyewear, a premium brand of safety glass known for its cutting edge designs and sports appeal.
  • Radians begins production of its product spotlight video library. These videos are available for viewing at www.Radians.com or www.YouTube.com/RadiansInc.
  • Radians’ acoustical testing laboratory was accredited by the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP Lab Code 500090-0).
2014

2014

  • Radians moves its Made in USA foam plug manufacturing from Dallas, TX, to its headquarters in Memphis, TN.
  • Radians invests in Pick Module Automation at its Memphis Headquarters to deliver higher levels of customer service and satisfaction.
  • Radians is honored with the 2013 Safety Marketing Group (SMG) Peak Performer of the Year Award at the 26th Annual SMG Conference in Las Vegas.
  • RadWest moves from Sparks, NV, to a new facility in Reno, NV, tripling warehouse space.
  • Radians Industrial Channel enters the heat stress management PPE category with the introduction of its cooling products line called Arctic Radwear™.
2015

2015

  • Radians consolidates operations and closes Michigan office.
  • Radians launches DEWALT High Visibility Gear.
  • Radians acquires Massachusetts’ based VisionAid.
  • Radians named the exclusive source of DEWALT Heated Gear.
  • Radians is honored with 2014 Sphere 1 Gold Award for Preferred Supplier Outstanding Sales. Radians receives 2014 SMG Peak Performer Award for sales growth.
  • Radians wins the ISHN 2015 Reader’s Choice Awards in the apparel, high visibility category with the SV55 Heavy Woven Two-Tone Engineer Vest.
  • Radians breaks ground on new headquarters’ expansion which will result in a 200,000 sq. ft. corporate headquarters complex with room for future expansion.
2016

2016

  • Radians adds over 75 new products to their PPE line.
  • Radians opens world-class training center to educate customers on ANSI standards, proper PPE application, testing, and OSHA requirements.
  • Radians moves into new headquarters’ warehouse and offices at 6084 Discover Drive in Memphis, TN.
  • Radians launches new line of Industrial rainwear and expands hand protection line.
  • Radians wins SMG Gold Supplier and honored with 2015 SMG Peak Performer Award. Radians wins DEWALT® Partner of the Year.
  • Radians wins 2016 ISHN Readers’ Choice Award for DEWALT Heated soft shell work jacket and patented slim vertical foam plug dispensers.
  • Radians wins ASSE Safety 2016 Attendee Choice Awards for patented slim vertical foam plug dispensers.
  • Radians enters ladies high visibility market with new SVL1 ladies vest with adjustable waist.
2017

2017

  • Radians launches eyewear with IQuity™ intelligent anti-fog coating, a long-lasting and durable non-toxic water-based coating.
  • Radians partners with DSM Dyneema and introduces new line of cut protection gloves made with Dyneema® Diamond technology.
  • Radians is honored with Safety Marketing Group’s Peak Performer Award and recognized as a Gold Supplier for seven years in a row.
2018

2018

  • Radians enters AR/FR Workwear market with introduction of the VolCore™ line.
  • Radians acquires Bellingham® Glove from LFS, Inc.
  • Radians acquires Neese Industries, expanding their AR/FR workwear and rainwear lines.
  • Radians introduces over 50 new styles of leather gloves, growing their hand protection line exponentially.
  • Radians enters N95 Particulate Respirator market.
  • Radians finished construction of a new warehouse at their North Carolina facility increasing square footage by almost 50%.
  • Radians receives JMA Award from Safety Network.
  • Radians receives Gold Supplier Award from Safety Network.
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2019

  • Radians wins NetPlus Alliance Marketing Excellence Award.
  • Radians introduces Granite and Quartz vented hard hats into their head protection product mix.
  • Radians rebuilds and rebrands their website, making it mobile-friendly.
  • Radians rebuilds their My-Viz custom apparel designer website for a more engaging and intuitive customer experience.
  • Radians invests in HubSpot to enhance the customer journey and market reach.
  • Radians receives JMA Award from Safety Network.
  • Radians receives Gold Supplier Award from Safety Network.
  • Radians receives Peak Performer Award from Safety Network.
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2020

  • Radians Vertex Nano wins Best New Shooting Accessory at the 2020 Big Rock Sports show. 
  • Received the Sphere 1 Sapphire Supplier of the Year Award.
  • Received the 2020 Evergreen Preferred Supplier of the Year, Tier 3 award.
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2021

  • Radians wins 2021 ISHN Readers' Choice Awards for its Tether Vests and Retractable Tool Tethers and also for its cutting-edge THRAXUS™ safety eyewear.
  • Radians received awards for 2021 Growth Best in Class and 2020 Supplier MVP at the 2021 NetPlus Alliance Annual Meeting. 
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2022

  • Radians takes possession of new facility at 5335 Mineral Wells in September, growing its Memphis campus to approximately 8 acres under roof. 
  • Received the 2022 Sphere 1 Sapphire Supplier of the Year Award.
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2023

  • Radians THRAXUS Elite™ Safety Eyewear wins the 2023 Occupational Health & Safety New Product of the Year Award in the Vision Protection category.