Shields Company Magnetics -- A Division of Shields Company Incorporated

Innovators of Industrial Magnetic Safety Products

Industry recognizes how physics and magnets work together in the world of production and manufacturing. Shields Company has been in the forefront of industrial magnets and has emerged as a leader in the creation and production of industrial magnetic products.

"Fortunately, word of the Type ALT's effectiveness spread rapidly throughout the airline and trucking industries and the product sold itself."

- Charlie Shields, President

An innovator in permanent magnetic products, Shields Company was one of the first companies to introduce the magnetic sweeper for trucking docks and airport terminals. Called the "Type ALT" Magnetic Sweeper, and purchased by Consolidated Freightways and Piedmont Airlines (now merged into US Airways), the Type ALT filled a need for a safe, effective method of removing damaged ferrous metal trash from the workplace.

"The biggest challenge during our early years was to create brand awareness," says Charlie Shields, company President. "Fortunately, word of the Type ALT's effectiveness spread rapidly throughout the airline and trucking industries and the product sold itself."

Over the years the market for magnets has greatly expanded to include industries such as material handling/distribution, construction, aggregate/mining and agriculture/food processing. Shields

"...it's not only our job to create the product, but also to expose the product to the proper marketplace."

- Mike Perry, VP Marketing

Company has created and brought to market products to meet this demand such as conveyor magnets, overhead separators and magnetic head pulleys. "There is an unlimited number of areas where magnets are beneficial. Many people are looking for the solution but simply don't know where to find it," said Shields Company Marketing Vice President, Mike Perry. "We are aware these are select niches, so it's not only our job to create the product, but also to expose the product to the proper marketplace."

Shields Company is unique to the rest of the industry because of its innovation and outstanding customer service. "Magnets are intriguing to people and they want to learn about them. We don't just sell the customer a magnet, we provide guidance and support to ensure the customer gets what they really need," says Shields.

The magnet marketplace is rapidly expanding worldwide. With distribution points located in both Ventura, California and Jacksonville, Florida, Shields Company is positioned to meet the growing demands of this marketplace.