Taylor Devices Inc.

Taylor Devices is the leading manufacturer of shock absorbers, dampers, crane buffers since 1954. Taylor Devices , a supplier to the Canadian and US Government, teamed with the State University of New York at Buffalo (SUNYAB) developed seismic dampers for buildings (new or retrofit) and bridges. The  new National Building Code of Canada 2015 includes supplemental energy dissipation such as seismic dampers. Taylor Devices easily integrated dampers have been used in over 600 seismic applications world wide.

Dynamic Isolation Systems

DIS seismic isolation bearings are maintenance free and has been tested under full load and earthquake conditions over the past decade . DIS have completed over 500 seismic projects (structures and bridges)  world wide, with some being subjected to seismic events and meeting performance requirements. With simple bolt on connections the DIS seismic isolation bearings can be installed easily by general contractors. New provisions in 2015 NBC of Canada include isolation systems.