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How popular isFortus Safety NZ?

In September 2026, people searched for Fortus Safety NZ by name about 590 times in New Zealand, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 1.6% of all New Zealand PPE and safety gear supplier searches, placing Fortus Safety NZ fourth out of seven suppliers. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about PPE and safety gear suppliers, Fortus Safety NZ appeared in three of the four answers and was the second most recommended of the seven.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

Fortus Safety NZ is the fourth most searched of 7 competitors and the second most recommended in AI answers.

  1. NZ Safety BlackwoodsShare of searches 90.9%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
  2. LeedsafeShare of searches 3.6%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
  3. RSEA SafetyShare of searches 2%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
  4. Fortus Safety NZShare of searches 1.6%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
  5. Steel BlueShare of searches 1.6%Mentioned in 0 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –

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Top PPE and safety gear suppliers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Fortus Safety NZ was mentioned in three out of four: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Fortus Safety NZ is the second most recommended of the seven.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. NZ Safety Blackwoods1st
  2. Fortus Safety NZ2nd
  3. Leedsafe3rd
  4. RSEA Safety4th
  5. Total Safety5th
  6. Steel Blue–
  7. ProChoice–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • NZ Safety Blackwoods3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Fortus Safety NZ3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Leedsafe2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • RSEA Safety2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Total Safety1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Steel Blue0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • ProChoice0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers

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4 answers

Not named in any answer:

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.

Which PPE and safety gear suppliers compete with Fortus Safety NZ?

Fortus Safety NZ against PPE and safety gear suppliers in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for NZ Safety Blackwoods, Leedsafe, Fortus Safety NZ. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthNZ Safety BlackwoodsLeedsafeRSEA SafetyFortus Safety NZSteel BlueTotal SafetyProChoice
Oct 202590.4%3.6%2.4%1.6%1.6%0.38%0.03%
Nov 202590.5%3.6%2.4%1.6%1.6%0.25%0.03%
Dec 202591.8%3%2%1.6%1.3%0.24%0.03%
Jan 202690.4%3.6%2.4%1.6%1.6%0.38%0.03%
Feb 202690.4%4.4%2%1.6%1.3%0.3%0.03%
Mar 202691.1%3.6%2%1.6%1.3%0.31%0.04%
Apr 202690.1%3.5%2.4%2%1.6%0.38%0.03%
May 202689.8%4.3%2.4%1.6%1.6%0.3%0.03%
Jun 202691.5%3.6%2%1.3%1.3%0.25%0.02%
Jul 202690.7%4.4%2%1.3%1.3%0.3%0.03%
Aug 202689.8%4.3%2.4%1.6%1.6%0.24%0.05%
Sep 202690.9%3.6%2%1.6%1.6%0.25%0.05%
  1. Held 1st. 33.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.1 points.

  2. 2.Leedsafe

    3.6%

    Held 2nd. 1.3K estimated branded searches, -18.8% vs prior month. Share -0.8 points.

  3. Held 3rd. 720 estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.

  4. Held 4th. 590 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  5. Held 5th. 590 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  6. Held 6th. 90 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  7. 7.ProChoice

    0.05%

    Held 7th. 20 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

Compare popularity between Fortus Safety NZ and its closest rivals

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How has branded search demand for Fortus Safety NZ changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?

2 findings
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Fortus Safety NZ in New Zealand held steady at 590.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Fortus Safety NZ’s share of searches among PPE and safety gear suppliers in New Zealand held steady at 1.6%.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand PPE and safety gear suppliers in September 2026?

5 changes
  1. In September 2026, NZ Safety Blackwoods gained share of searches among PPE and safety gear suppliers in New Zealand, from 89.8% to 90.9%.

  2. In September 2026, Leedsafe lost share of searches among PPE and safety gear suppliers in New Zealand, from 4.3% to 3.6%.

  3. Estimated monthly branded searches for ProChoice in New Zealand rose 100% over 12 measured months, from 10 to 20 in September 2026.

  4. Estimated monthly branded searches for Total Safety in New Zealand fell 35.7% over 12 measured months, from 140 to 90 in September 2026.

  5. Estimated monthly branded searches for RSEA Safety in New Zealand fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 880 to 720 in September 2026.

How are Fortus Safety NZ’s branded searches counted?

1 search term

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Fortus Safety NZ’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.

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