John Oltrogge, the inventor of the Cable Dominator, saw the need for a safe and efficient way to uncable railcars after the tragic death of his co-worker. The man was known to be an experienced, safety-conscious warehouseman. He had climbed the ladder attached to the back of the railcar and was working his way down the center beam, stopping to uncable as he went when he lost his footing and fell to his death.

John was working for a major lumber supplier at the time, and he knew how spooky it was to walk a center beam. He was saddened by the news of the death and set to work to find a practical solution to prevent the need for anyone to walk on top of a railcar.

Dian Bowerman, co-founder and CEO of Safety Solutions, is a tireless advocate for safety. Dian partnered with John from the beginning, assisting with financial backing and business operations. Dian has worked with countless customers over the past two decades, consulting on best-practices and ensuring each site has the model it needs to guarantee safety and expedite the process of unloading centerbeam railcars.