SLIPNOT® Expands Amstep Portfolio with Acquisition of Nystrom® Metal Stair Tread Nosing Line
SLIPNOT®, a recognized leader in high-performance slip-resistant surface technologies, has announced a strategic expansion of its Amstep Products portfolio through the acquisition of the metal stair tread nosings product line from Nystrom®. The move strengthens SLIPNOT’s position in the stair safety market while broadening its portfolio of engineered slip-resistant solutions designed for commercial, industrial, and institutional applications across North America.
The acquisition marks an important milestone in SLIPNOT’s continued growth strategy, enabling the company to offer customers a more comprehensive selection of stair safety products that combine durability, compliance, and long-term performance. By integrating Nystrom’s well-established metal stair tread nosing products into the Amstep brand, SLIPNOT aims to deliver enhanced safety solutions that meet the evolving needs of architects, contractors, building owners, and facility managers.
Nystrom, headquartered in Minnesota, has built a strong reputation as a trusted manufacturer of commercial building products. For decades, the company has supplied innovative architectural solutions that improve building functionality, accessibility, and safety. Its metal stair tread nosing products have become widely recognized for their quality and reliability in a variety of commercial environments.
The newly acquired product line includes several of Nystrom’s most popular stair safety solutions, including Ribbed Abrasive stair nosings, EcoTread™, Two-Stage/Two-Part systems, and Photoluminescent stair nosings. These products are specifically engineered to improve traction, reduce the risk of slips and falls, and increase stair visibility under both normal and emergency conditions.
By incorporating these products into the Amstep portfolio, SLIPNOT significantly expands the range of slip-resistant systems available to customers. The enhanced product offering enables designers and building professionals to select from a broader variety of stair nosings and safety solutions that address diverse project requirements while maintaining high standards of durability and performance.
The expanded portfolio will serve a wide spectrum of industries where stair safety is a critical component of facility design and operation. Healthcare facilities, where patient and staff safety are top priorities, will benefit from enhanced stair systems designed to minimize slip hazards. Commercial office buildings and retail centers can improve accessibility while maintaining attractive architectural finishes. Industrial facilities will gain durable products capable of withstanding heavy foot traffic and demanding operating environments.
Municipal buildings, educational institutions, government facilities, and marine applications also stand to benefit from the broader range of engineered safety products. Whether installed in hospitals, schools, transportation hubs, manufacturing plants, warehouses, shopping centers, or public infrastructure projects, the expanded product portfolio provides dependable solutions that help improve pedestrian safety while supporting long-term maintenance objectives.
According to Scott Sargent, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at SLIPNOT, the acquisition represents a natural extension of the company’s commitment to delivering comprehensive stair safety solutions.
“Adding Nystrom’s metal stair tread nosings expands the range of engineered stair safety solutions we can offer customers,” Sargent said. “These products, which will be manufactured and sold in Connecticut by Amstep, complement the SLIPNOT portfolio of custom staircase systems that include treads, nosings, and handrails fabricated to specification and enhanced with SLIPNOT’s high-durability, slip-resistant surface technology.”
The integration of the Nystrom product line allows SLIPNOT to offer customers complete staircase safety systems rather than individual components. By combining stair treads, nosings, handrails, and custom-fabricated solutions within a single portfolio, the company can better support construction professionals throughout every stage of project design, specification, and installation.
One of the defining features of SLIPNOT’s product offering is its proprietary slip-resistant surface technology. Engineered to provide superior traction under a wide variety of environmental conditions, the company’s surface treatments are designed to remain effective throughout the product’s service life while resisting wear, corrosion, and heavy pedestrian traffic. This durability makes the products well suited for both indoor and outdoor applications where safety and reliability are essential.
Unlike conventional anti-slip coatings that may wear down over time, SLIPNOT’s engineered surfaces are designed for long-term performance in demanding environments. This capability is particularly important in facilities exposed to moisture, snow, ice, oil, or heavy industrial use, where maintaining safe walking surfaces can significantly reduce workplace accidents and liability risks.
Following the acquisition, the newly integrated metal stair tread nosings will be manufactured and distributed from Amstep’s Connecticut operations, ensuring continued domestic production while supporting efficient supply throughout North America. Manufacturing the products in the United States aligns with SLIPNOT’s commitment to quality control, reliable lead times, and responsive customer service.
Another advantage of the expanded product portfolio is its ability to support compliance with key building safety standards and accessibility regulations. SLIPNOT and Amstep products can be customized to help projects meet applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and American National Standards Institute (ANSI) requirements. These standards play a vital role in ensuring safe pedestrian movement across commercial, industrial, and public facilities.
Customization remains a central component of the company’s value proposition. Architects and contractors can specify stair safety systems tailored to the unique dimensions, configurations, and performance requirements of individual projects. Whether a facility requires heavy-duty industrial stair treads, decorative commercial nosings, or photoluminescent emergency egress solutions, the expanded portfolio offers flexible design options without compromising safety or durability.
The acquisition also reflects broader trends within the construction and building products industry, where demand for integrated safety solutions continues to grow. Building owners and developers are increasingly prioritizing products that improve occupant safety while reducing maintenance costs and supporting regulatory compliance. Investments in high-performance stair safety systems are becoming especially important as facilities undergo renovations, accessibility upgrades, and infrastructure modernization projects.
For SLIPNOT, the addition of Nystrom’s metal stair tread nosing line represents more than simply expanding its catalog. It reinforces the company’s long-term strategy of providing complete engineered safety systems that combine innovative surface technology with high-quality manufacturing and customized design capabilities.
As construction activity continues across healthcare, commercial, industrial, municipal, institutional, and marine sectors, the expanded Amstep portfolio positions SLIPNOT to meet increasing customer demand for durable, reliable, and code-compliant stair safety solutions. By bringing together trusted product lines, advanced slip-resistant technologies, and U.S.-based manufacturing, the company continues to strengthen its leadership in the stair safety market while helping create safer environments for building occupants across North America.
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