One of the things we are most proud of at Peragon Enterprises is our commitment to remaining an entirely American-made truck bed cover company. The solid aluminum, retractable truck bed cover we sell has been designed, manufactured, and built in the USA.
From the beginning, the goal was always to build a great company that provided great jobs and produced a great product. And while we’ve grown significantly from our single employee in 1999, that goal remains.
There are so many reasons to buy products made in the USA. American-made products are known for their increased quality and durability. The combination of stricter regulations and reduced transportation can mean a lower impact on the environment as well.
But for us, the paramount reason to purchase American-made is the American worker. You can not claim to value American manufacturing without also valuing the American worker. We respect our team members and we treat them well. Quality job creation and supporting local communities are at the absolute forefront of our mission at Peragon Enterprises. Here is how we’re doing it.
Prioritizing Safety
A safe working environment is both the first and maybe the most important way we value our employees. We don’t just have a safety policy in a dusty binder on a shelf in the back room, we are working intentionally with our teams daily to identify issues and improve safety throughout our manufacturing processes and facilities. We are proud to have received our second SHARP certification in 2022.
SHARP (Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program) is a certification program run by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in the United States. The program recognizes small to medium-sized employers who have implemented effective safety and health management systems.
To achieve SHARP certification, an employer must:
-Demonstrate a strong commitment to safety and health by developing and implementing a comprehensive safety and health program
-Develop and implement effective processes for identifying and correcting hazards
-Demonstrate a good record of injury and illness prevention
-Demonstrate a high level of management support and employee involvement
Receiving this certification is not just a testament to our leadership’s commitment to safety, but to our employee-manager relationships and ability to work together towards a common goal. This is absolutely not a top-down safety program, but a complete team effort.
Providing (actual) Living Wages & Excellent Benefits
Peragon Enterprises has firmly planted its roots in rural Northwest Wisconsin. We love it here and are thrilled to be creating jobs that afford others the opportunity to live and thrive here as well. As we build our team we are intentional about surrounding ourselves with people that also have a zest for life and a drive to do better. When it comes to hiring the very best we don’t mess around or play games! Taken directly from our Peragon careers page, we offer:
Above-Market Pay – To attract and retain the best team members, we never leave anything on the table
Paid Vacation – Generous paid time off & extra paid holidays that prioritize family and a healthy work-life balance
Balanced Schedule – With daytime hours and no weekends or holidays, our team members are able to balance and enjoy life outside of work
Exceptional Benefits – We offer a truly exceptional benefits (health, dental, vision, life, disability) package competitive with any major employer
Retirement Plans – With a SIMPLE IRA and 3% employer match, we invest in our team members’ future beyond their time with Peragon
Protecting Great Company Culture
The culture of your workplace is often the number one factor impacting whether you love or hate going to work. We fiercely protect the one we have built at Peragon truck bed covers, allowing our values to drive the culture with a “who” then “what” mentality. We value and engage our employees at a personal level, caring first about attitude, character, and personal excellence.
These shared values define the way we make decisions and interact within the organization and are generally an extension of who our employees already were before they joined the team. Practiced from the top-down, you will see our values reflected physically in our workspaces and interpersonally in the way our team members interact and treat each other.
Community Engagement
The incredible benefit of hiring and retaining people that align with these shared values is not only the impact they can make within the organization but the impact they can have on their respective communities.
Whether it’s donating to youth and community events, or participating as a donor in auctions and giveaways for other worthy causes, Peragon is proud to invest in our community and partner with our employees on causes they’re passionate about.
Recently, we partnered with our local school district to be a part of a careers class business tour. Every trimester we welcome 15-20 students into our facility for an in-depth tour. We highlight the different career opportunities available and the educational paths required for them, exposing the next generation to the value of manufacturing in America!
Your order matters
It is not lost on us that we can not do this without you.
When you purchase an American-made Peragon retractable truck bed cover you are not just investing in your truck. You’re investing in American manufacturing and the far-reaching impact on our economy. You are investing in the livelihood and future of our team and their families. You are investing in new jobs and opportunities in our rural community.
Learn more about the Peragon cover and order yours today!
What is the difference between your three tops?
You can check out a comparison of the three editions here: https://www.peragon.com/shop/covers/Toyota/Tacoma/2022#edition-details-expanded
There will be some minor variation based on your make and model
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I installed the cover exactly as directed and it came out perfect . It’s a very nice and versatile cover and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a cover . Keep up the good work .
Thank you for sharing Carl!