David Werner founded Third Eye Design in 2009 to pursue a practical safety idea for motorcyclists: making riders easier to see. Based in Pittsford, New York, the company designs, engineers and assembles the inView wireless helmet light, drawing on a decade of research and more than 30 international patents and patents pending.
MotolightFrom its Cincinnati shop, Motolight makes motorcycle auxiliary riding lights designed to help riders see the road and stand out to traffic. Proudly made in the USA, its fork-mounted lights form a distinctive triangle of light and are used by more than 100 law-enforcement departments across North America. Motolight backs the lights with a three-year warranty and supports installation across virtually every type of motorcycle.CINCINNATI, OH
Team WendyFounded in Cleveland in 1997 as a memorial to Wendy Moore, Team Wendy makes head-protection systems for people working in defense, law enforcement, search and rescue, and adventure settings. The company began with ski helmets before turning its attention to protective gear for those who risk their lives, and today operates as an Avon Technologies plc company with more than 900 people. Its HEADSTRONG program pairs helmet education and hands-on evaluation with live ballistic testing, giving users a direct look at how the equipment performs.CLEVELAND, OH
CeeBaKInvented by longtime athlete and designer Jeffrey Jacque, CeeBaK makes a wearable rear-view safety device for bicycle and other micromobility riders. Its lightweight articulating Lucite mirror attaches to a companion glove, giving riders a broad field of view without mounting equipment to the vehicle. The company also offers riding gloves, including a weather-protective winter style.
Zistos CorporationBorn in the aftermath of September 11, 2001, Zistos Corporation is a purpose-driven manufacturer founded by engineers Bob Levine and John Kennedy to help people see into dangerous spaces before entering them. From its Holbrook, New York facility, the company designs and assembles visual inspection systems for organizations whose work can put personnel at risk, with deployments in more than 25 countries. That original focus on protecting first responders still defines Zistos after more than two decades.HOLBROOK, NY