Special Technical Services marks 50 years in static grounding safety

Special Technical Services Inc. is celebrating 50 years in business this month as the New Jersey manufacturer expands its role in static grounding and monitoring systems for hazardous industrial locations. The company says its U.S.-made products remain in use across chemical, petroleum, marine, rail and aviation fueling operations worldwide. Why it matters: - Special Technical Services Inc. has spent five decades building equipment used to help prevent static-related incidents in hazardous industrial settings. - The company’s products serve sectors where flammable materials and grounding continuity are critical, including chemical processing, petroleum, marine, rail and aviation fueling. - The anniversary also highlights the continued role of U.S.-based manufacturing in industrial safety procurement. What happened: - Special Technical Services Inc. is marking its 50th year in business this month. - The family-owned manufacturer was founded in 1976 by Ron Dunster. - The company is headquartered and manufactures in Budd Lake, New Jersey. - The business was established in Clark, New Jersey, after Ron Dunster worked in liquid and gas transfer equipment under industry mentor John Savage. - Allan Dunster, president of Special Technical Services Inc., said the company remains focused on grounding equipment for hazardous environments and continues to manufacture in the United States. The details: - Special Technical Services Inc. develops static ground monitoring systems designed for hazardous locations where grounding continuity is required during material transfer operations. - The STS 300 Series Ground Monitoring System provides continuous monitoring of grounding conditions. - The STS 300 Series includes automatic equipment shutdown if ground is interrupted. - The system also provides visual indicator confirmation. - STS systems are UL explosion-proof rated. - Special Technical Services Inc. maintains ISO 9001:2015 certification for its quality management system. - STS products are manufactured in the United States. - The company says its equipment is installed in chemical processing plants, petroleum refining facilities, jet fuel loading stations, rail car loading racks, marine terminals, oil rigs, grain processing facilities, paper mills and food and beverage operations. - The company also designs and manufactures the StaticMag™ magnetic clamp, along with grounding cables, reels, clamps and related accessories. - Special Technical Services Inc. says its systems are used in industrial facilities across multiple regions. - The company has continued under the leadership of Allan Dunster and Matthew Dunster, representing the second and third generations of the family business. Between the lines: - The milestone lands amid ongoing attention to domestic manufacturing and supply chain resilience in industrial purchasing. - Special Technical Services Inc.’s longevity suggests steady demand for safety equipment that is both specialized and regulatory-friendly. - The company’s emphasis on U.S. production and certified quality management appears aimed at buyers seeking supply certainty and compliance support. What’s next: - Special Technical Services Inc. says it will continue focusing on manufacturing grounding and monitoring systems for industrial safety applications. - The company is likely to keep serving hazardous-location customers that depend on continuous grounding protection. - More information is available in the company’s announcement . The bottom line: - Special Technical Services Inc. is using its 50-year milestone to underscore a long-running niche: U.S.-made static grounding systems for industries where safety cannot slip.