Our Story
Our founder and president, Everett “Buzz” Waid, developed the first TrapBag® in 2004 in the aftermath of Hurricane Charlie. He saw firsthand the damage left behind in the wake of the storm and the ineffectiveness of traditional flood control systems. Inspired to make a difference, he began developing an all-around better alternative.
By 2010, the first TrapBag® barrier was manufactured. By July 2011, we had installed over 24 miles of our flood barriers. To date, we’ve installed more than 600 miles of TrapBag® flood barriers around the world.
Our Team
At TrapBag®, we don’t just make the best sandbag alternative on the market. We work hard to protect the people, communities, and environments you cherish.
We value:
- Innovation: We work hard to build a better sandbag to protect what matters most.
- Community protection: We’re committed to defending homes, businesses, and critical infrastructure around the world from the devastation of floods and erosion.
- Reliability and durability: We engineer our products to withstand harsh conditions so you enjoy long-term protection and peace of mind.
- Global responsiveness: We have offices on almost every continent so we can rapidly respond to natural disasters.
- Environmental responsibility: We prioritize designs that maximize environmental protection without harming delicate ecosystems or protected species.
- Preparedness: We know it’s impossible to predict a natural disaster, but we strive to equip communities with the tools they need to be prepared.
Our Product
What Is TrapBag®?
TrapBag® was originally designed as an easy-to-install flood control system to fight flash floods. They’re not only an ideal alternative to sandbags but also useful for:
- Beach erosion prevention
- Mudflow redirection
- Storm surges
- Levee breaching
- Cofferdams
- Gravity walls
- MSE walls
- And so much more
How Do They Work?
TrapBag® is a low-cost, rapid-deploy flood and erosion control barrier bag. It’s similar to a conventional sandbag yet vastly superior. Our bags are designed to protect life and property from natural disasters. TrapBag® is versatile and may be used for other kinds of protection, from security barriers to stormwater management.
Proven Success
TrapBag has achieved proven success worldwide, with over 1000 kilometers installed across various regions. Our solutions have consistently demonstrated their effectiveness in protecting communities and environments from flooding and erosion, reinforcing our commitment to sustainable flood and erosion mitigation.
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