In the field of rope access, SKYLOTEC has continuously developed its know-how and manufacturing capabilities. Thus, the German family-owned company is the market leader for motor-driven power ascenders. The latest member of this product family is the “ActSafe ICX”. It has a light weight, compact design and has been developed for light industrial use. The device has been developed within a strategic partnership with Husqvarna, a leading manufacturer of power tools for forestry and garden and landscape maintenance.

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In January 2020, SKYLOTEC, the market leader for evacuation and rescue equipment and one of the world's leading brands for fall arrest equipment, acquired the world market leader for motor-driven power ascenders - Actsafe AB in Sweden. With the "Actsafe RCX", the company is now presenting a new development: a battery-operated power ascender specially developed for rescue operations. For search and rescue teams from the fire brigade, disaster relief, mountain rescue or emergency services, the device facilitates the transport of people and loads in areas that are difficult to access. The "Actsafe RCX" is quickly ready for use and offers flexible deployment options for rope-based rescue. Continue reading →

Often the wrong ropes are used for the application of our ActSafe products, such as the ACX. Therefore we have implemented a rope suitability test for you, which tells you if the rope you use is suitable for the use of ActSafe winches.

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With the Swedish company ActSafe, SKYLOTEC acquires the worldwide market leader for motor-driven power ascenders. SKYLOTEC’s integration of ActSafe into its company group will allow it to expand its product program in this area and create additional development and production capacities. The ActSafe solutions for ascending and descending persons and loads provide multifaceted application possibilities: wind farms, confined spaces, building facade cleaning as well as rescue and tactical situations, among others.

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At the A+A, SKYLOTEC will focus on new and further developments for rope access. Among other things, the German family-owned company has expanded its product range in the area of motor-driven rope winches - and with it the range of possible applications. 

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As of 1 April 2022, SKYLOTEC, headquartered Germany, has taken over the intellectual property and assets for individual product groups of the Dutch TAGS Group. The acquisition completes the product range for law enforcement and armed forces (LEAF), making the German brand the world’s only manufacturer of complete solutions in the field of tactical access.

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SKYLOTEC can look back on 75 years of history. Founded in 1947 as a sole enterprise, the former small business has become a globally active group of companies. Today, SKYLOTEC is one of the world's leading manufacturers of protective equipment and is considered the innovation leader in its industry in the field of fall protection and rope-based access.

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In the year of its 75^th anniversary, SKYLOTEC continues to grow. Now the manufacturer of protective equipment has also positioned itself for the future in the area of management. From now on, this will consist of a duo: in addition to owner Dr. Kai Rinklake, Alexander Merl will also act as Managing Director in the future. The long-standing sales manager and authorised signatory will continue to lead his previous area of responsibility, but will also be given new areas of responsibility with the topics of occupational health and safety as well as compliance.

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As one of the leading brands for personal protective equipment, SKYLOTEC has continued its growth strategy with the acquisition of Climbing Technology from Italy, a brand known worldwide in alpine mountaineering and sport climbing. At Vertical Pro, new and further developments from the areas of the high ropes course, climbing halls and rope access will be presented in a joint brand presentation.

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The globally active brand SKYLOTEC from Neuwied relies on a growth strategy. This is also evident at the trade fair appearance of the family-owned company, which has been developing and manufacturing protective equipment in Germany for over 70 years. SKYLOTEC has consistently developed its product range and presents, among other things, respiratory protection with many mask models "made in Germany".

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The family-owned company SKYLOTEC takes over “Climbing Technology” from Italy, the largest European manufacturer of carabiners.

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The “Grimpday” is an international challenge that brings together rescue teams from all around the world. It is currently considered to be the largest and most popular rope rescue competition in the world.  SKYLOTEC is now supporting the competition as main sponsor. As the world's leading brand for rescue and evacuation devices as well as motor-driven power ascenders, the company has consistently developed its expertise in the field of hardware over the past few years and presented new solutions for rope-based accesses and rescue.

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