Magnetism, one of our most amazing natural wonders. Magnetic Sweepers has been building upon this phenomenon for over 20 years and as a result, 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 magnetics, Magnetic Sweepers's origins date back to 1975 when the company developed the industry's first magnetic sweeper "bar" for use at trucking docks and airport terminals. Called the "Type ALT" Magnetic Sweeper, and purchased by Consolidated Freightways and Piedmont Airlines (now merged into USAirways), 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." Since that time, Magnetic Sweepers's Type ALT has become the U.S.'s largest selling magnetic sweeper and has become the benchmark against which all other competing brands are judged.

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. Magnetic Sweepers has created and brought to market products to meet this demand such as conveyor magnets, overhead separators and magnetic head pulleys. "There are 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 Magnetic Sweepers 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."

Magnetic Sweepers 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 be sure the customer is getting what they really need," says Shields.

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