CHICAGO INNOVATION AWARDS

Bob StandishAugust 22nd, 2009

I installed these last winter and I'm sure the saved my mother from falling down the stairs on our porch.

David AllenAugust 24th, 2009

When I first saw these I was skeptical but now that I've used them I'm a big fan!

Stan WestAugust 24th, 2009

This is a product that has been needed for a long time

Scott PerlmanAugust 24th, 2009

Great product. They last forever and do the job in rain or snow.

Tedd MayerAugust 25th, 2009

Great Value! Very easy to install too...

John PolardAugust 25th, 2009

Made our wooden ramp safe.

Brad ShultzAugust 26th, 2009

Phenomenal company, outstanding product!!

tabakAugust 26th, 2009

I've used the tape and it sucks.

Brian AlmondAugust 26th, 2009

I saw that these treads now come in a nosing. I bought the plain treads which work great but now I wish I'd have bought the nosings.

Dorothy SnowballAugust 27th, 2009

I had handi treads installed on a handicapped ramp at a commercial rental for a nurse practitioner. We had tried the tape strips and they didn't hold up to the weather. The tenant loves the strips and so far none of her patients have had any problems navigating the ramp.

Mick StevensAugust 27th, 2009

After my wife fell down the stairs twice due to ice and snow, I'd had enough. I knew that the tape didn't work, so I found these on the internet. We are very satisfied.

Christopher DiverAugust 27th, 2009

I've had some installed several years ago & they perform well under all weather conditions. I'm a very pleased customer.

Calvin FresneAugust 27th, 2009

The shuffling feet are no longer! Each step is firmly anchored.

Pan American Inv.August 27th, 2009

We are a property management company, with hundreds of residential units under our care. Several years ago we looked for a durable anti-slip product to be used in stairs instead of the fast wearing friction tape.

We found Handi-Treads, ordered a handful for evaluation and were very impressed with the quality, cost and ease of installation. Soon after our evaluation we placed orders for all of our properties and have been extremely satisfied. We found the staff to be courteous and efficient.

By the way, after several years of use, there has not been a need to replace a single Handi-Tread yet. Great product.

Sandi KnowlesAugust 27th, 2009

These are just the greatest product. We installed these last year on our front porch steps. They would always become a sheet of ice every winter. Now they are safe and look great too. We installed the copper-colored ones. I was worried about them being uncomfortable to walk on with bare feet in the summer, but absolutely no problem. GREAT PRODUCT!!

Brenda CertaniAugust 27th, 2009

Ditto to everything that was already said. These are just great!!

joseph delos reyesAugust 28th, 2009

Great that somebody thought about this product!!!

This survey is also great seing others comment...

Keep it up!!!

Lynne TowleAugust 28th, 2009

Why risk an injury when you can prevent one? What a great product idea and just makes sense. Now, why didn't I think of that?

michael breslawAugust 28th, 2009

great product, especially in poor weather conditions.

Vanessa LovelaceAugust 28th, 2009

This is a great product.

L.D. CulbersonAugust 28th, 2009

Fantastic Product! A major safety help.

Leyla AnderfurenAugust 28th, 2009

This is a wonderful product that can be custom ordered to fit size and color requirements!

Mike SmithAugust 28th, 2009

Installed product 3 years ago and is working great, before I found this product I was replacing tape every year. GREAT PRODUCT.

peter johanAugust 28th, 2009

I used on my front porch steps and they work great.

Greg HogartyAugust 28th, 2009

Use this product every day at the entrance to the office. Excellent traction and no sliping. Custom sizes available which really worked out well for our situation.

Mike MyersAugust 28th, 2009

I just love my Handi-Treads!! I got the purple ones and they look great on my front steps.

Peter JohnsonAugust 28th, 2009

I normally do not leave product endorsements but these Handi-Treads have been an absolute life saver. It took me about 15 minutes to cover a 30 foot wood ramp (OK...maybe 20). I have literally not thought about them since i installed them. They just do the job, all the time, with zero maintenance. We have hot humid summers and horrible winters and these things make the ramp functional through all of it.

Kevin JenkinsAugust 28th, 2009

We have an above ground pool surrounded by a wood deck. The kids would run around the deck and often slip on the wet wood. We put the Handi-Treads down and we have had zero falls. Really. And they are very easy on bare feet.

D FishmanAugust 28th, 2009

worked very well on my deck...

Sami AhmadAugust 28th, 2009

My vote goes for the Handi treads - I bought 12 pads for my dad's house about 2 yrs ago - he loves them!

Julie WindleAugust 28th, 2009

good job, guys! Thanks for the great solution!

ZACK BOYDAugust 28th, 2009

AWESOME PRODUCT

Alex TinderAugust 29th, 2009

We first used them on all of our external steps at our factory. Then we decided they would be great for the product washing room and they were!

LeslieAugust 29th, 2009

I really adore this product. Can someone adore a hardware product? I don't know, but they work great.

Chris WAugust 29th, 2009

We rely on the non skid treads for our 7 buildings. I have bought treads for my home as well.

Annie HollowayAugust 29th, 2009

truly innovative!

Sarah HummelAugust 29th, 2009

Non-Skid Treads are a simple durable inexpensive solution for adding safety to the properties we manage.

Mark GageAugust 29th, 2009

It is an excellent simple product...

Dan BroadbeckAugust 30th, 2009

Great product, great customer service.

Jeff TytelAugust 30th, 2009

Products helping people live better lives, always first on my list and I give a hearty "thumbs up!

Mary L ErlainAugust 30th, 2009

Working with a commercial developer, I understand the necessity for safety! Great product.

T R CrightonAugust 30th, 2009

I've installed these on the back stairs of my three story walk-up apartment building. They work great.

jay polyAugust 30th, 2009

I wish I thought of this.

Jerry DaveauAugust 31st, 2009

Great Product!

Michael WestonAugust 31st, 2009

Looks like the esence of innovation: a simple, easy to execute solution to a common problem.

Coggins & Coggins Bldrs, LLCAugust 31st, 2009

These treds have improved many lives depending upon stairs to get to the top! We find them to be very dependable and safe!

Gareth PollardAugust 31st, 2009

Simple, easy to install and works on a variety of surfaces. Thanks for inventing it

Linda HunterAugust 31st, 2009

They work great on the steps to the tree houses at Longwood Gardens, PA.

JoseAugust 31st, 2009

This product works!

Douglas EickhoffAugust 31st, 2009

A SAFETY product for every outdoor wood deck. It will keep you from falling on steps kike no OTHER product can. I have it and just love it!!!

Josh SimmonsAugust 31st, 2009

They are amazingly effective and attractive.

Greg PodolskiAugust 31st, 2009

made our porch safe for us and our guests

Country Property Management & Real EstateAugust 31st, 2009

Tenants love those treads. No more slip and fall accidents!

EricaAugust 31st, 2009

Thank you for sending those to Germany! Very kind and helpful staff...

JimAugust 31st, 2009

It is a pleasure to vote for the non skid treads.

Paul JonsenAugust 31st, 2009

they enhanced traction on my ramp

Stephan BrownAugust 31st, 2009

exactly what we needed on our slippery deck!!!!

mike o'sullivanAugust 31st, 2009

I am amazed by the quality and ease of installation.

Pat KAugust 31st, 2009

These are the best

Jann WoznickiAugust 31st, 2009

Love the way this products works.... they should be everywhere!

Brendan J. O'BrienAugust 31st, 2009

A great product

Ted IrvinAugust 31st, 2009

After my wife fell on our stairs I installed the safety treads. They work great, even with ice and rain.

P TrotterAugust 31st, 2009

Definitely quality product!

William YeoAugust 31st, 2009

Colorado Mountains mean lots of snow and ice. Needless to say, stairs can be treacherous. Handi-Treads were easy to install and have made the stairs in condominium complex much safer.

William PileSeptember 1st, 2009

A great product from a great company!

Robert GasparSeptember 1st, 2009

I purchased one of their handi-ramps for my van and was very impressed with the level of customer service.

Based on our discussions concerning installation techniques they created a level of trust in their product and the company. Once I received the ramp, I was impressed with the unique design and the strength of the product. What more can you ask for: good products and good customer support

Anthony RaderSeptember 1st, 2009

This company was first recommended to us (Alliance Residential) By United Spinal Association. Since then we have used their products for all our multi-family projects.

Robert M. PisteySeptember 1st, 2009

I purchased some treads for my personal use last winter, placing them on some extremely slippery-when-wet wooden steps. Now the steps are safe and I'm HAPPY!

Excellent product.

Brett Jeremy JohnsonSeptember 1st, 2009

My grandparents installed these on there front steps after my grandma fell and broke her hip. To this date she has gone through rehab and is able to safely walk in and out of their house. Im thinking about putting some on my truck.

Lise DominiqueSeptember 1st, 2009

My mom is 84 years old and very frail and this is just what she needs.

Barbara ThompsonSeptember 1st, 2009

I installed them on a very slippery (when wet) wooden bridge. Almost too dangerous to use during the winter.

They work great. My 89 year old mother can use the bridge now.

Aaron SmithSeptember 1st, 2009

A+++

Jerry ShilesSeptember 1st, 2009

As an elder law attorney, I feel these are a wonderful addition to our "care plans" for our clients. My 90-year old mother slipped on a wet ramp and broke her kneecap. This accident could have been avoided had she had Handi-Treads installed.

Carri KosibaSeptember 1st, 2009

Excellent use for property managers, income property, and insurance companies should look into giving creditsor discounts to income property owners that have installed these.

Anthony MoulderSeptember 1st, 2009

This is kind of a weird product. It is really simple in concept but works great. We installed it on all the back wooden steps of our investment properties in Chicago and we have had more comments from our renters thanking us for being so thoughtful.

Frank MorroneSeptember 1st, 2009

they are a great saftey factor

Wim MckenzieSeptember 2nd, 2009

Simple things are the best solution

Yvonne KelleherSeptember 2nd, 2009

Simple and needed.

Joseph CurtisSeptember 2nd, 2009

Great for traction on stairs in winter snow. Also, reflect ambient light when entering in the dark anytime of year.

drewSeptember 2nd, 2009

Helped my dog through rehab (and saved my back). Great product!

Wayne HartsockSeptember 2nd, 2009

Great product, helped my invalid brother up and down the stairs.

tricia muellerSeptember 2nd, 2009

Great product!

Monica WhartonSeptember 2nd, 2009

Handi-Treadsgets my vote ! They provide safety on stairs, ramps and walkways and guarteed to last a lifetime... So what are you waiting for?? Vote for Handi-Treads !!

Monica Wharton, mother, advocate and host

DisAbility News & Views Radio

http://www.disabilitynewsradio.com

Rex R. KiziahSeptember 2nd, 2009

Outstanding safety product! Outstanding value! Looks great and easy to install!

Margie WilmothSeptember 2nd, 2009

Installed them on my dock ramp and now I can walk out on it even when it is wet (which is most of the time in Hawaii). Great color choices too for an artistic touch, simple installation, comfortable to step on even barefoot.

Paul TumelaireSeptember 3rd, 2009

If you own a biz,keep the lawyers away.This is a wonderful product.Install it,and forget it.Your covered.No need to spend money every year to replace.To many companys make products that need replacing too often.

Paul StonisSeptember 3rd, 2009

I installed this product on a ramp to my shed and it works great!

Sharon DillonSeptember 3rd, 2009

The ramps enabled my mother to function normally within the house which has a two step level change. She was unable to step up at all, We both appreciate the freedom of movement that she has now.

Craig & Madeline BrownSeptember 3rd, 2009

The pet version is just great. Our German Shepherd learned how to use it in just the first few attempts and now she loves it! It takes the strain off her joints to enter and exit our vehicles. Thanks for a terrific pet-friendly product... The Browns

Ron PerrySeptember 3rd, 2009

Very good product.

A. HempSeptember 3rd, 2009

Did does all the things it should do - what more can a product do?

C. BonnerSeptember 3rd, 2009

Love it!

paul TapperstSeptember 3rd, 2009

I love these.

Dave DSeptember 3rd, 2009

No more slips at my house.

Anne GrayboschSeptember 3rd, 2009

great

Murland PSeptember 3rd, 2009

The product does just what it is supposed to do.

PaullySeptember 3rd, 2009

Great!

Frank DellerSeptember 3rd, 2009

Great product that you know will be there when you need it. I live in New Mexico at over 7000 feet elevation with winter temperatures at minus 20 and summer highs at 100. It keeps us functioning regardless of the weather extremes.

Mike OcharSeptember 3rd, 2009

I've bought the silver treads, the annodized colors look pretty cool though

Nancy MandelSeptember 3rd, 2009

Our condo association installed these on the back stairs of our three story walk up and these stairs have been essentially slip proof.

Mandy LSeptember 3rd, 2009

My husband installed these in minutes. They look great, but I'll have to wait until winter to test them in the snow.

Randi PattenSeptember 3rd, 2009

Wow. Everyone else has said it all.

Albert TrantonSeptember 3rd, 2009

This is the next great thing in hardware stores.

MIchael HoggSeptember 4th, 2009

I just learned of these Handi Treads. These are really fantastic. These would certainly make walking up and down stairs with ski boots much easier and safer. I have seen a few people slip and fall.... and take about 3 to four people down with them. Crash - Boom - Call 911.

Bruce McGuireSeptember 4th, 2009

I hate installing that sandpaper tape every year.

Dave BeckSeptember 4th, 2009

Simple, safe.

Gary CollinsSeptember 4th, 2009

I recommend them and they were purchased by others. These are tremendous. They are attractive and really provide grip.

Dick EverestSeptember 4th, 2009

Non-Skid Treads are a simple durable inexpensive solution for adding safety to walking surfaces.

Roy MillerSeptember 4th, 2009

I would recommend your product without reservation. It is virtually indestructible and does not ever need to be replaced.

Mark LashnerSeptember 4th, 2009

Much easier to walk up ramp during bad weather.

Charlie CaseySeptember 4th, 2009

Front entrance where previously people had fallen. Rear entrance, where the first fall was inevitable. On wooden steps both times. I bought some for concrete steps, but had no way to install them. When I got the right tools, the treads had been hidden in the garages.

Sharon StantonSeptember 4th, 2009

For various ramp applications involving material handling and handicap access in remote areas. The fact that we keep coming back should say something. I procure the material. Mechanics and users are very happy with the perfornace

Diane PitchSeptember 4th, 2009

More than met my expectations. I have been looking for a long lasting-quality product like this for years. So happy I found them!

CybNotSeptember 4th, 2009

The treads will be a permanent solution requiring virtually no maintenance and reduce our maintenance expenses.

Alvin FleschSeptember 4th, 2009

Good Luck

Jan AustinSeptember 4th, 2009

They are well made and finished and work just as you described. The plus for me is the way they show up at night because of their lightness of color and the way they softly reflect light.

Mark WarnerSeptember 4th, 2009

As a professional engineer, I have always had problems with "non-skid" surfaces in design, as there are no real standards to follow. This product allows a friend of mine, with 2 knee replacements, to function

Dary DanielsSeptember 4th, 2009

Very very good product.

Alex HartmanSeptember 4th, 2009

Where do you find a lifetime guarantee these days?

henry WSeptember 5th, 2009

A+ product and company

jaime hudgesSeptember 5th, 2009

We've installed hundreds of the treads. Very effective on wood and concrete! Way better than tape and everything

B WalshSeptember 5th, 2009

Amazing value!

Chris LeeSeptember 5th, 2009

The treads deserve to win this competition - truly innovative product.

Jessica MillerSeptember 5th, 2009

I am very pleased with your product. Recommended.

paul whiteSeptember 5th, 2009

excellent

ADAMSeptember 5th, 2009

SUPER! LOVE IT!

Phillip DimitrovSeptember 5th, 2009

Wow, the treads may actually win another innovation awars! keep on the good work

Andrew HarrisSeptember 5th, 2009

Outstanding product! Love it!!!

Daniel JamesSeptember 5th, 2009

Thank you guys for the wonderful product. Wood stairs are much safer now.

Ryan BrooksSeptember 5th, 2009

my vote definitelly goes for you guys

craig sSeptember 5th, 2009

friendly staff; the non-skid material rocks

Alejndro GomezSeptember 5th, 2009

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Alejndro GomezSeptember 5th, 2009

vote for you..nice nice

Barbara CogginsSeptember 5th, 2009

You guys are #1

Dolton Construction and RoofingSeptember 5th, 2009

Happy to vote for the treads on behalf of Dolton Construction & Roofing! - Jacob

Chuck LeviSeptember 5th, 2009

worked perfectly on my sandy deck

A GolubicSeptember 5th, 2009

Great product!

PatrickSeptember 5th, 2009

The treads work and look faboulous

Gary MilesSeptember 5th, 2009

Thanks to the non skid treads we now have safe footing in wet weather

Bill007September 5th, 2009

I recommended this product to a lot of friends.

Ameer KhanSeptember 5th, 2009

good investment!

Wendy FieldsSeptember 5th, 2009

No more slipping and falling around my house!

Mark WSeptember 5th, 2009

Voting for this great product

Kevin McNamaraSeptember 5th, 2009

I like my yellow strips. They look great and reflect light in the dark.

Brian FoxSeptember 5th, 2009

innovative and cost effective

J RamirezSeptember 5th, 2009

Smart idea… works very well for us.

SS Home RemodelingSeptember 5th, 2009

I like them because they're maintenance free…

Chicago GuySeptember 5th, 2009

I vote for the handi treads.

MikeSeptember 5th, 2009

Abosolutely worth it; prevented many accidents over the years.

GrahamSeptember 5th, 2009

Great product, easy to install, ideal for my application

Steve BroadleafSeptember 7th, 2009

Right product, right application, right price.

Adam CerataSeptember 7th, 2009

Got sick of reapplying grip-tape to my aging parents front porch every year. Called up a Handi Treads rep, made ordering painless, product price was more than reasonable, installation was a breeze. A nice change to work with a company with excellent support. THey get one of my votes for their support alone. THanks Thom and company.

Matt TretterSeptember 8th, 2009

I looked for 3 weeks at stores and websites to find a solution to the brand new trek deck I built. Handi Treads was the perfect solution. The salesperson called me on his own time to discuss my application. The workmanship is beautiful, easy to install, and is a fabulous solution. Thanks to Scott!

todd brickhouseSeptember 8th, 2009

Great Product ! As always " Handi Ramp" is being innovative.

phil jensenSeptember 8th, 2009

WOW is all I can say! Who in the heck invented these things? I heard it was a guy who used to work for Playboy...maybe just a rumor. Got my vote for sure. This is change I can believe in!!

Tim KochSeptember 8th, 2009

Excellent, just wish they were invented earlier!

Laurie HemingwaySeptember 8th, 2009

Looks good.

mike fraleySeptember 9th, 2009

My company had the opportunity to test the effectiveness of the Handi Tread and it performed very well.

Glenn NorikaneSeptember 9th, 2009

Easy installation and durability are the key qualities to this product. Nice product.

Mike LewisSeptember 9th, 2009

Great product without a doubt. While funny, watching the UPS guy slip on the ice coming up our ramp, I didn't want to see him get hurt :) After installing these, no more slipping UPS guy

AlSeptember 10th, 2009

Easy to install and work great

Ryan RasmussenSeptember 10th, 2009

Handi-treads are awesome....I hope you guys win!

Pat MichaelisSeptember 10th, 2009

Excellent product, preventing accidents is key!

Bryan WebbSeptember 10th, 2009

Handi-treads are cool.....good luck guys!!!

Krista SchultzSeptember 10th, 2009

Would recomend over other products! Good luck!

Thomas FredellaSeptember 10th, 2009

Being in the business of safety for elderly and disabled persons we beleive this is an excellant product. We have added Handi-treds to our arsenal of safety products for everyone in our client base, Good job!

Troy BrownSeptember 10th, 2009

Great Product...I sincerely hope you win!

Ellen DSeptember 10th, 2009

Deserves my vote

Jennifer HillSeptember 10th, 2009

You definitely get my vote.

valerie shortingSeptember 11th, 2009

I did not purchase this as this is the first time hearing about the product,but, if i can find out where it can be bought i would? and any product for the disabled I would vote for it..

Don McCownSeptember 11th, 2009

We have used this product on a large number of modular buildings located on DOE sites where safety is of paramount importance. DOE is happy so we are happy.

Christopher SiskovicSeptember 11th, 2009

Handi-Treads wow what an elegant solution to an age-old problem of slipping on wet or icy stairs. Great job guys. Love your product!

Kevin SimkinsSeptember 13th, 2009

I am a fan of any company that is dedicated to safety.

Peter WiemerSeptember 14th, 2009

We have a Boat Rental business here on Chautauqua Lake, NY and purchased a Handi Ramp for our wheel chair customers who wish to rent our boats. The Handi Ramp with the Handi-Treads worked Great this Summer and we as well as our Customers were very pleased...

Paul WishnikSeptember 14th, 2009

Excellent product!