KOROYD® – a global leader in advanced impact technology – in partnership with Caco
America LLC, a GE brand licensee for personal protective equipment for the North, Central and
South American continents, announces the launch of the new GE branded GH400 Type 1 safety
helmet. Available now at select retailers and distributors across North America and Latin
America, the new award winning GH400 maximizes KOROYD’s patented impact absorption
with proven heat stress reduction, setting a new standard in industrial head protection and further
safeguarding employee health and minimizing injury risk caused by rising temperatures on the
job site.
The first helmet to be engineered with KOROYD technology as the sole energy absorber,
the GH400 absorbs impacts more efficiently than traditional EPS foam liners by crumpling
consistently to reduce force transferred to the head. KOROYD advanced impact technology
outperforms EPS, absorbing energy through 80% of the material thickness.
The unique open cell structure of KOROYD, which is 95% air, also enhances air
circulation and evaporation of sweat vapor and liquid. Recent testing has demonstrated
KOROYD-integrated helmets can reduce heat index by up to 8°F/4.5°C compared to traditional
EPS helmets. KOROYD is proven to help maintain cooler body temperatures to prevent heat
stress risks, while also reducing potential for short-term removal on the jobsite that can occur on
warmer days.
“We are thrilled about the launch of the KOROYD-equipped GH400 safety helmet,” says
Chris Ellerby, Director of Industrial Safety at KOROYD. “The design is a true first of its kind to
use advanced KOROYD technology as the sole means of energy absorption. The lower profile
and lightweight GH400 helmet provides superior safety without compromising comfort. The
compact design improves stability and ease of use while preventing shortcutting of safety
protocols.”
“Safety is our number one priority, and in partnering with KOROYD we have developed
one of the most advanced and comfortable safety helmets in the market,” said Joel Abbo, CEO of
Caco America LLC, a GE brand licensee of personal protection equipment products for the
North, Central and South American continents.
For more information please visit Caco America LLC.
