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Steel Guard Safety Achieves SBA HUBZone Certification, Expanding Government Market Opportunities

Steel Guard Safety Corp Achieves SBA HUBZone Certification, Expanding Federal Market Opportunities

May 7, 2025

South Holland, IL, USA

Steel Guard Safety Corp, a leading manufacturer of industrial fabric safety solutions, proudly announces its recent certification as a Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) company by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). This milestone positions Steel Guard Safety to contribute to federal procurement goals while driving economic growth in underrepresented areas.

“We are thrilled to achieve HUBZone certification,” said Gregory Pretsch, President and Founder of Steel Guard Safety Corp. “This recognition enables us to better support federal agencies with innovative, safety-focused solutions while advancing economic development in our South Holland community within Cook County’s HUBZone.”

Located in the South Holland, Thornton Township HUBZone, Steel Guard Safety is at the forefront of providing high-quality, custom industrial fabric solutions. Their product line includes industrial curtain walls, sound-absorbing blankets, insulated soft wall dividers, and more. This certification allows Steel Guard Safety to secure preferential access to federal contracts, helping procurement officers align with statutory HUBZone contracting goals.

Supporting Economic Growth with Innovative Safety Solutions

Steel Guard Safety’s mission extends beyond providing safety solutions; it’s about creating lasting impacts for its workforce and community. Through its HUBZone designation, Steel Guard Safety is committed to promoting local job creation and ensuring that economically disadvantaged communities benefit from its success.

“Our team is excited about the opportunity to assist federal agencies in achieving their procurement objectives,” shared Pretsch. “Together with our employees and partners, we will continue delivering top-tier industrial safety solutions that enhance security, efficiency, and workplace safety.”

About Steel Guard Safety Corp

Founded in 2005, Steel Guard Safety Corp has built a reputation over two decades for creating durable, high-performance industrial fabric safety solutions. Based in South Holland, Illinois, Steel Guard Safety harnesses advanced textile technologies to protect workers and facilities. Their diverse product range includes:

• Industrial Curtain Walls
• Sound Absorbing Blankets
• Noise Blocking Curtains
• Insulated Soft Wall Dividers
• Machine Guard Fencing
• PVC Strip Curtains and more

About the SBA HUBZone Program

The SBA HUBZone program empowers small businesses in economically disadvantaged urban and rural areas by providing preferential access to federal procurement opportunities. This program is part of a broader federal effort to stimulate economic growth and job creation in underutilized areas. HUBZone-certified companies can receive set-aside and sole-source contracts, enabling them to contribute to federal development and procurement goals.

Contact Information

For inquiries or additional details, please contact:

Gregory Pretsch

President & Founder

Steel Guard Safety Corp

Phone: 708-5898-4588

Email: [email protected]