HICKORY, N.C. — The PXL BR Duck Pro labels by Shurtape, heavy duty, permanent scannable labels, won in four categories in the 2023 Occupational Health & Safety New Product of the Year Awards. The recognition underscores the commitment by Shurtape Technologies LLC to advancing safety and efficiency in the workplace, the company said in a press release.

Now in its 15th year, the Occupational Health & Safety New Product of the Year Awards program recognizes product developments that guard worker health and safety. Shurtape emerged as one of the frontrunners, with the PXL BR labels winning in the asset-tracking and -management, environmental health and safety (EHS) software, inspection-documentation and -automation, and lockout/tagout and machine-guarding categories.

Shurtape’s PXL BR labels are part of its broader portfolio of Duck Pro by Shurtape BR Code Scannable Solutions, powered by the BitRip app. The labels are preprinted with unique codes that can be scanned by a mobile device, with the use of the free BitRip app, and used to track shipments, organize construction materials, monitor service and repairs, verify safety certifications for equipment and personnel, and much more, across a variety of industries, job sites, and applications.

“We are immensely proud to see our PXL BR Duck Pro by Shurtape BR Code heavy duty labels recognized across four categories in the 2023 Occupational Health & Safety New Product of the Year Awards,” said Tammy Gentry, senior product manager on the insights and innovation team at Shurtape Technologies. “This achievement underscores our commitment to innovation and our focus on providing solutions that enhance safety and productivity in various workplace environments.”