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Somera Private Equity Acquires Ty-Gard and Shock-Gard to Form Gardian Holdings LLC

Somera Private Equity acquired Ty-Gard and Shock-Gard to form Gardian Holdings LLC, bringing two cargo securement and damage prevention brands into one company.

2024-06-14 / 2 min read Product Guidance

Choosing Between Shock-Gard and Ty-Gard for Cargo Protection

A practical overview of how reusable shock-absorbing panels and flexible securement systems support different shipment risks, cargo types, and transport modes.

2026-04-30 / 4 min read Applications

What a Custom Load Diagram Should Capture Before Shipment

A sample article showing the information customers should prepare when requesting application-specific securement guidance.

2026-04-30 / 3 min read Technical Guidance

Field-Friendly Installation Planning for Ty-Gard Securement

A demo technical article about preparing crews, tools, and shipment details before installing flexible cargo securement systems.

2026-04-30 / 4 min read