InCord named Hartford Top Workplace for 15th consecutive year

InCord, a leading manufacturer of custom safety netting for the industrial and material handling industries in the United States, proudly announced its recognition as a Hartford Top Workplace 2025 for the fifteenth consecutive year.

The award is sponsored by the Hartford Courant (Connecticut).

InCord said this milestone highlights its unwavering commitment to fostering an exceptional workplace culture while delivering innovative and reliable safety products that set the standard for the industrial sector.

“Earning a Top Workplaces award is a badge of honor for companies, especially because it comes authentically from their employees. That’s something to be proud of,” said Eric Rubino, Energage CEO. “In today’s market, leaders must ensure they’re allowing employees to have a voice and be heard. That’s paramount. Top Workplaces do this, and it pays dividends.”

Owned by Meredith Shay, CEO, and Robin Ritz, creative visionary and VP of sales & marketing, InCord has become a benchmark for workplace excellence and a recognized leader in industrial safety systems.

Shay committed to valuing employees

Shay’s strategic vision and innovative thinking have set new standards for performance in the material handling industry, inspiring her team to deliver safety netting solutions that protect workers and assets while ensuring compliance with industry regulations. She remains deeply committed to ensuring employees are valued, empowered, and equipped to excel.

“Thirty years ago, the founders of InCord had a vision to build an exemplary workplace that put people before profits. Employee well-being and development have been a core focus throughout this time,” Shay said. “Through daily practice of creating a working space where everyone feels valued and respected, we all contribute to InCord being a great place to work. We believe that when our team members thrive, so does our company, our customers, and the communities we serve.”

These guiding principles shape a workplace where employees feel supported, respected, and inspired to deliver high-quality safety systems for warehouses, material handling facilities, and manufacturing environments every day.

Ritz fosters authentic collaboration

Ritz has developed a reputation for advancing systems awareness and inspiring courageous authenticity. Her approach helps teams grow personally and professionally, fostering stronger collaboration, higher productivity, and exceptional employee retention - all of which directly translate into superior service and expertise for industrial clients.

“As we celebrate this milestone, I’m reminded that by nurturing authenticity and strengthening connections, we’ve built a workplace that cultivates not only great products but also great people,” Ritz said.

As a trusted partner in the industrial and material handling sector, InCord said it continues to set the standard for custom safety netting systems, combining industry expertise with a people-first culture that drives innovation, safety, and operational excellence.