Gold Medal Construction Corp, under the brand Gold Medal Safety Padding®, was founded in 1973 by William H. Nieder, a two-time Olympic shot put medalist. The company emerged from Nieder's vision of providing high-quality safety padding tailored for correctional and psychiatric environments. Since then, it has grown significantly, becoming a leader in safety padding solutions that prioritize the welfare of individuals in high-risk settings such as jails, psychiatric facilities, and schools.
The company is known for its specialized padded environments, which have been installed in thousands of facilities worldwide, including seclusion and detox cells, safety rooms, and emergency rooms. Gold Medal Safety Padding’s products are specifically designed to mitigate injuries resulting from violent behavior, making them an essential aspect of safety protocols in these sensitive environments. Key features of the padding include durability, fire resistance, and ease of maintenance, ensuring maximum safety for users.
In 2005, George Hrunka took over as President and CEO, continuing the commitment to quality that has characterized Gold Medal from the start. Under his leadership, the company expanded its global footprint, providing its solutions across sixteen countries, with representation in Canada, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
Gold Medal Safety Padding prides itself not only on the excellence and innovation of its products but also on its ability to provide effective repair solutions. Unique in the market, Gold Medal offers on-site repair kits that allow facilities to maintain their padding without requiring specialized skills, ensuring minimal downtime.
Service industries served by Gold Medal include healthcare, correctional facilities, educational institutions, and psychiatric facilities, accurately addressing the specific safety needs emerging within each sector. As it continues to advance and innovate in padding technology, Gold Medal Construction Corp remains committed to creating safer, more durable environments for all.
