2013 Australian Innovation Challenge — Finalist
Australian Innovation Challenge | Australia | 2013
About This Award
The Australian Innovation Challenge recognises excellence in design, engineering, and problem-solving across Australian industry. Being selected as a finalist celebrates products and inventions that solve real-world problems with genuine ingenuity. Lock Jaw Ladder Grip was recognised for its patented approach to a critical workplace safety challenge: preventing ladder slips and falls.
Why Lock Jaw Was Recognised
From its earliest days, Lock Jaw Ladder Grip was designed to solve one of the most dangerous and preventable hazards in the trades. The innovative clamping mechanism, now protected by patents in both Australia and the USA, was recognised for setting new standards for ladder safety through genuine engineering innovation.
About the Award Organisation
The Australian Innovation Challenge celebrates inventors and businesses developing breakthrough solutions across all industries. It is one of Australia's most respected innovation recognition programmes. innovationaus.com.