Blackline Safety Named One of the World’s Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company

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Blackline Safety Corp. (TSX: BLN), a global leader in connected safety technology, today announced it has been named to Fast Company’s prestigious list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2025.

The annual Fast Company ranking recognizes companies making meaningful strides across industries through bold thinking and impactful innovation. This year’s honorees include Waymo, Nvidia, and Kraft Heinz. Blackline earned its place on the list for transforming the way organizations protect their people—helping teams respond faster, prevent incidents, and make informed decisions through real-time safety data.

“We’re proud to be recognized by Fast Company for leading the transformation of workplace safety, helping organizations protect their people with smarter, more reliable solutions,” said Blackline Safety CEO and Chair, Cody Slater. “Every day, there are over 160,000 families around the world whose family member goes to work in a hazardous environment and comes home safe at the end of the day – thanks to their employer choosing Blackline.”

Blackline’s portfolio includes connected wearable devices, portable area monitors, and cloud-based software that work together to enable live monitoring, automatic incident alerts, and location-based insights. In 2024, the company expanded its offering with the launch of the EXO 8 area monitor, designed to provide rapid deployment and advanced gas and gamma detection in industrial and emergency response settings.

Fast Company ’s World’s Most Innovative Companies list highlights organizations that are shaping the future of business through creativity, technology, and impact. The 2025 honorees include trailblazers redefining industries and setting new standards for progress and performance.

The full list of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies honorees can now be found at fastcompany.com. It will also be available on newsstands beginning March 25.

About Blackline Safety: Blackline Safety is a technology leader driving innovation in the industrial workforce through IoT (Internet of Things). With connected safety devices and predictive analytics, Blackline enables companies to drive towards zero safety incidents and improved operational performance. Blackline provides wearable devices, personal and area gas monitoring, cloud-connected software and data analytics to meet demanding safety challenges and enhance overall productivity for organizations with customers in more than 75 countries. Armed with cellular and satellite connectivity, Blackline provides a lifeline to tens of thousands of people, having reported over 265 billion data-points and initiated over eight million emergency alerts. For more information, visit BlacklineSafety.com and connect with us on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn and Instagram.

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