CPSC Chairman Ann Brown was nominated by President Clinton and confirmed by the U.S. Senate as a Commissioner and the seventh Chairman of the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Wayne-Dalton is the first company in the garage door and opener industry to receive the award. CPSC Chairman Ann Brown praised Wayne-Dalton for taking proactive steps to make garage door systems safer for adults and children. Garage door injury statistics show an average of 20,000 people are treated annually in emergency rooms for injuries involving garage doors.
Injuries range from minor bumps and bruises to death.
Wayne-Dalton is helping set new standards in home safety. Their leadership challenges other garage door manufacturers to meet these higher standards and help reduce injuries. Bert Bennett, president and chief operating officer, Wayne-Dalton Corp., accepted the commendation. We are extremely honored to receive such high praise and recognition for our ongoing commitment to consumer safety. All of our employees and dealers are very proud of this major accomplishment.