to provide safe and innovative access solutions, empowering workers at height to reach the unreachable.
By delivering superior responsiveness and quality, and thinking outside the box, we will fulfill our customers’ needs. This goal reflects our commitment to do what’s right for our employees, vendors and customers as well as to positively shape the future of the access industry.
Simply put, this means to always make decisions and
take actions which are of mutual benefit to our organization
and our customers. A strong set of key values guides us
in this practice.
1997
Founded in 1997 by John Belmonte and Bill McAllister, access industry veterans, Bee Access has grown and evolved to become one of the most trusted and sought-after brands for working at height. Our story starts here and we invite you to join us on a journey that’s far from over.
1998
Over the next 5 years, Bee Access organically expands its manufactured line of suspended access products from 15 to over 200. During this time, Bee secures its spot as experts in the access industry.
2001
Bee Access teams up with Altrex to become the North American master distributor of their global market leading modular platform system, opening new doors and accelerating growth
2004
Bee Access acquires W.T. Ayres and Associates, bringing the North American made UP-STAGE modular platform system along with the GRAB-ME Lifeline, HOLD-ME Anchor and CLIMB-ME Wire Rope brands to our product line.
2006
After extensive testing and vetting, Bee Access partners with Japan based Nihon Bisoh to become the master distributor of BISOMAC hoists in the US, Canada and South America. The BISOMAC line of traction hoists has since grown to become the industry leader for suspended platforms.
2010
Bee invests in engineering and develops a line of Permanent Equipment including anchors, davits, powered platforms, monorails, outriggers & rigging sleeves.
2020
With eyes on new markets, Bee becomes the master distributor for ALBA material & personnel hoisting equipment in North America with a full line of material hoists, construction hoists, transport platforms and mast climbers.
2021
Bee hits record sales and joins Canopy Brands, partnering with Safewaze, a fall protection manufacturer in North Carolina, to establish a leading work at heights growth platform.
Bee wins the coveted SAIA Business of the Year Award for the 2nd consecutive year.
2022
Access Innovators, the accessory leader to the suspended access industry, joins the Canopy Brands family and combines forces with Bee Access to offer an even more robust line of access products.
2023
Bee expands its footprint in West Palm Beach with a 12,500 sqft facility adjacent to the headquarters allowing for expanded manufacturing, innovation & future product training.
The feedback from our customers says it all. We think of them as extended family – and we’re honored they feel the same.
Bee Access is second to none and we are proud to partner with them. We wouldn’t have the success we have today without their responsiveness, industry knowledge and problem-solving abilities.
Bottom line, we have increased our market share by 30% through the support of Bee Access. Their expert staff take on the difficult questions, offering multiple solutions in a variety of applications.
Undoubtedly, without our partnership with Bee Access, we would not be where we are today. They support innovation and collaboration with equipment that is second to none.
Canopy Brands is a family of trusted brands providing protection, access and mobility solutions to commercial and residential markets. Our singular goal is to build an enduring company with an unwavering commitment to Do The Right Thing, positively shape our markets and sustain an environment for our people to reach their potential.
Our portfolio includes 6,000 products, covering fall protection, suspended and permanent access, powered lifts, marine access and confined space – plus a growing range of services from design, engineering and installation to training.
Visit CanopyBrands.us to learn more.
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