Tigé Boats Honored with Prestigious Texas Mutual Platinum Safety Award

December 23, 2025

Abilene manufacturer recognized among the top 200 companies statewide for exceptional workplace safety commitment.

ABILENE, TEXASTigé Boats, Inc., a leading manufacturer of luxury surf boats, has been awarded the distinguished Platinum Safety Partner Award by Texas Mutual Insurance Company, the state's largest workers' compensation insurance provider.

The Platinum Safety Partner Award represents the highest level of recognition in Texas Mutual's safety awards program, honoring companies that demonstrate an unwavering commitment to workplace safety through exemplary safety programs and effective management of workers' compensation losses. Presented every five years based on a comprehensive evaluation of safety performance, only 200 companies out of more than 80,000 Texas Mutual policyholders statewide receive this elite distinction—and Tigé Boats ranked within the top 25% of that prestigious group.

"This award is a testament to our entire team's dedication to creating and maintaining a safe working environment," said Charlie Pigeon, Founder and Owner of Tigé Boats. "Our team's well-being is a core value embedded into everything we do, and this safety award represents just that."

Tigé Boats' comprehensive safety program includes employee training, consistent safety protocols, strong management support, and a culture where every team member takes ownership of workplace safety. This proactive approach has resulted in an exceptional safety record that places the company among the safest workplaces in Texas.

About Tige Boats, Inc:

Abilene-based Tigé Boats, Inc. is a world-renowned innovator, designer, and manufacturer of high-performance surf boats. Since 1991, Tigé has cultivated its iconic brand image through industry-leading innovation, luxurious diamond-stitched interiors, and multisport versatility. From their world-class manufacturing facility, Tigé's consistent design-driven mentality has shaped the marketplace while forever intensifying the love for wakesurfing, wakeboarding, foiling, and waterskiing. For more information, visit TIGE.COM and ATXBOATS.COM.

About Texas Mutual Insurance Company

Austin-based Texas Mutual Insurance Company is the state's leading provider of workers' compensation insurance, providing coverage to more than 80,000 companies across Texas. Since 1991, the company has offered a stable, competitively priced source of workers’ compensation coverage for Texas employers. Helping employers prevent workplace accidents is an important part of Texas Mutual's mission.