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SKYLOTEC to Expand with Acquisition of ActSafe
17/01/2020 Industry, Permanent Fall Protection, SKYLOTEC

SKYLOTEC to Expand with Acquisition of ActSafe

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. Continue reading → Read more
SKYLOTEC presents its new descender hardware for rope accesses
05/12/2019 Industry

SKYLOTEC presents its new descender hardware for rope accesses

SKYLOTEC, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of rescue and evacuation devices, has put its know-how into improving its products in the area of hardware over the years. The German, family-owned company is now introducing new solutions for rope access in this segment. This includes the ‘Sirius’ descender - which was specially designed for use in industry and rescue as well as for rope work for arborists and building cleaners. Next to the rope clamp and manual ascender ‘Get up’ new harnesses of the ‘Ignite’ series and suitable soft goods, such as lanyards and loop ascenders, are also part of the new product program for rope access. Continue reading → Read more
New harness: SKYLOTEC expands its popular “Ignite Series”
04/12/2019 Industry

New harness: SKYLOTEC expands its popular “Ignite Series”

When it comes to wearing comfort and design, SKYLOTEC has set new standards on the market with its “Ignite Series”. Now the manufacturer of fall protection has expanded its popular harness series with new models that are optimal for use in rope-assisted work for industry and tree work. It has expanded the harness program with different models for almost every possible area of use. Just as with the other models, the new harness “Ignite Series” has clever details, real simplification, and added safety for all who work at heights. Continue reading → Read more
SKYLOTEC expands its head protection product range with visors
04/12/2019 Industry

SKYLOTEC expands its head protection product range with visors

SKYLOTEC provides workers in industry and trades reliable head protection with its industrial climbing helmet, “Inceptor GRX”, which is also comfortable to wear. The helmet series also features many add-on accessories, such as capsule ear protection and neck protection against intense UV exposure. Now, it has been expanded with visors for face protection from injury, designed by SKYLOTEC’s cooperation partner Centurion. Any helmet can be modified to suit the conditions of various workplaces providing very diverse use options. Continue reading → Read more
SKYLOTEC enables more efficient work with “ACX”
04/12/2019 Industry

SKYLOTEC enables more efficient work with “ACX”

The “ACX” personnel winch by SKYLOTEC is a battery-operated solution for reaching higher or lower situated work places easily. The device is ready to use quickly, has many advantages in terms of safety, and offers flexible options for use. Users can perform their work more efficiently - whether working at wind energy plants, in confined spaces, cleaning building exteriors or rescuing. Continue reading → Read more
SKYLOTEC now has a new fall-arrest system for steel cables, the “Claw Line”
04/12/2019 Industry, Permanent Fall Protection

SKYLOTEC now has a new fall-arrest system for steel cables, the “Claw Line”

SKYLOTEC now has a new solution for fall protection on ladders - the “Claw Line” - a steel cable fall-arrest system. The system can be installed on existing structures or ladders already in use with little effort. It can also be flexibly adjusted to individual circumstances and locations. “Claw Line” is certified under the latest standard EN 353-1:2014+A1:2017 and approved for stainless steel cables with diameters of 8mm and 10mm. When used with the vertical fall-arrest sleeve, “Claw” and its safety-relevant details, users can ascend and descend on a permanently secured fall-arrest system. " The new stainless steel fall-arrest system, ‘Claw Line” from SKYLOTEC makes ascending and descending ladders safe." Continue reading → Read more
SKYLOTEC focusses on hardware expertise at the A+A
20/09/2019

SKYLOTEC focusses on hardware expertise at the A+A

New hardware solutions will be the centre of attention at SKYLOTEC’s stand at the A+A. As a world leading brand in rescue and evacuation devices, SKYLOTEC has consistently developed both its expertise and its manufacturing and logistics capacities over the past few years. At the international trade fair, the family company from Germany will be presenting new developments and enhancements for a wide variety of applications in this product sector – for example for use in the industrial environment, wind energy or cleaning services, as well as for rope-based work. Continue reading → Read more
SKYLOTEC athlete Yannick Flohé wins the bronze medal
14/08/2019 Sport, SKYLOTEC

SKYLOTEC athlete Yannick Flohé wins the bronze medal

SKYLOTEC athlete Yannick Flohé from Essen surprised everyone by winning the bronze medal in bouldering at the world championships in Hachioji, Japan. On Tuesday (August 13, 2019), the 19-year old Yannick was just behind second-place Austrian world-class climber Jakob Schubert. The Japanese Tomoa Narasaki won the gold medal. Continue reading → Read more
SKYLOTEC presents numerous innovations at OutDoor by ISPO
12/06/2019 Sport, SKYLOTEC

SKYLOTEC presents numerous innovations at OutDoor by ISPO

SKYLOTEC has stood for innovation, the highest safety standards, and top quality Made in Germany for over 70 years. The company strives to make climbing even safer and has revolutionized the industry on multiple occasions thanks to high-end products like the RIDER 3.0 energy absorber for use at via ferrata. This product has received multiple awards and is considered the safest energy absorber on the market by far. Once again, the 2020 season has exciting highlights in store for climbing enthusiasts – and these products will make their climbing experience even safer and take their performance to a new level. Continue reading → Read more
SKYLOTEC Appoints Chief Digital Officer
03/05/2019 SKYLOTEC

SKYLOTEC Appoints Chief Digital Officer

Marco Neutard became chief digital officer at SKYLOTEC, a leading manufacturer of fall protection systems, in April. He has joined the executive board at the company in this newly created role. Neutard and his team will be working to implement the company’s growth strategy and develop digital solutions that support new and existing business segments in the future. “I am excited to have the opportunity to help shape the future at SKYLOTEC. Continue reading → Read more
The transitional period for placing PPE products on the market ends on 20 April 2019
18/04/2019 Industry, Sport, SKYLOTEC

The transitional period for placing PPE products on the market ends on 20 April 2019

The new PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425 replaced the 30-year-old PPE Directive 89/686/EEC of 1989 on 21 April 2018. It is binding in all EU Member States. On Sunday, 21 April 2019, the transitional period for manufacturers to place on the market Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that does not meet the requirements of the Regulation, will end. Continue reading → Read more
New Head of Marketing at SKYLOTEC
03/03/2019 SKYLOTEC

New Head of Marketing at SKYLOTEC

Christian Schulte took over as Head of Marketing at SKYLOTEC in March. The 42 year-old wants to take the leading manufacturer of fall protection systems' brand further. "For me, SKYLOTEC with its innovative products has a lot of potential as a brand. Our industry division responds to global trends in areas such as renewable energies, telecommunications and logistics and thus responds to customer needs," says Schulte, who has many years of experience in marketing and previously worked for Ledlenser and Garmin, among others. Continue reading → Read more
SKYLOTEC TO PRESENT ITS PORTFOLIO FOR TACTICAL OPERATIONS UNITS
27/02/2019 Industry

SKYLOTEC TO PRESENT ITS PORTFOLIO FOR TACTICAL OPERATIONS UNITS

SKYLOTEC will be presenting a full range of tactical rope access technology products at the ENFORCE TAC trade fair. The manufacturer of fall protection equipment, which is designed and produced in Germany, will be presenting specially designed equipment to fulfil the demands of special units, task forces, the police and military, as well as private personal protection, at the exhibitions held in Nuremberg. The focus will be on solutions, which can be put into action rapidly and safely at any time, even in extreme situations. This includes specially developed harnesses, a range of carabiners with locks that can be turned 180° and abseiling equipment offering flexible applications. Continue reading → Read more
SKYLOTEC supports the Non-Profit Association IWDR
19/02/2019 Sport, SKYLOTEC

SKYLOTEC supports the Non-Profit Association IWDR

Since the foundation of the association in 2008, SKYLOTEC has supported the inclusive climbing groups of the non-profit association "Ich will da rauf! e.V.". (IWDR). As an inclusion ambassador, the association is committed to the self-evident cooperation of all people. The idea of "Ich will da rauf" is easy to explain: Climbing is effective! Climbing has a positive effect on the climber's body and psyche. Climbing strengthens self-confidence, restores confidence in your own abilities and makes you fit for everyday life. Climbing is the ideal sport to complement various therapies, especially for people with disabilities. Continue reading → Read more
Re-seal rescue devices: SKYLOTEC doubles lifetime of
09/01/2019 Industry, SKYLOTEC

Re-seal rescue devices: SKYLOTEC doubles lifetime of "Seal Pacs”

To be able to leave a wind turbine quickly in an emergency, European standards and occupational health and safety laws prescribe a second escape route. The SKYLOTEC rescue system is often used for this purpose. It is stored in place in the "Seal Pac" (a sealed aluminium box) for up to 10 years. Now the manufacturer of fall protection systems offers the possibility of extending the service life by another ten years. This is cost-effective and sustainable. Continue reading → Read more
SKYLOTEC makes cleaning facades more efficient with “ACX” and “Skyrail”
04/01/2019 Industry, Permanent Fall Protection, SKYLOTEC

SKYLOTEC makes cleaning facades more efficient with “ACX” and “Skyrail”

The use of facade access systems and mobile elevated work platforms to clean and maintain complex building facades can often be costly and sometimes even impossible. SKYLOTEC now offers an alternative that makes working on such facade structures much easier: by combining the “Skyrail” rail system with the battery-operated “ACX” power ascender. This work device replaces access systems or mobile work platforms for building cleaners. “ACX” makes the place of work easier to reach and users can then carry out their work along the facade more efficiently and more flexibly. Continue reading → Read more
Manufacturers' Associations Provide Information About Transitional Provision
03/12/2018 Industry, SKYLOTEC

Manufacturers' Associations Provide Information About Transitional Provision

What's right and what's wrong? Regulation 2016/425 regarding personal protective equipment (PPE Regulation) has applied since 21 April 2018. There is still a lot of misinformation on the market regarding the transitional provision, which expires on 21 April 2019. The rights and obligations of distributors are erroneously equated, for example, with those of manufacturers. Here you can read what effects the transitional provision will actually have on manufacturers and resellers and when the placing on the market or sale of goods will no longer be permitted under the old law. Read more
Service life of SKYLOTEC products
29/10/2018 Industry, SKYLOTEC

Service life of SKYLOTEC products

Due to the fact that SKYLOTEC products are made of the highest quality materials, under normal usage conditions a maximum service life that exceeds the recommendations of the DGUV 112-198 regulation can be assumed. Continue reading → Read more
SKYLOTEC introduces its new Claw Line fall-arrest system for steel cables
25/09/2018 Industry, Permanent Fall Protection

SKYLOTEC introduces its new Claw Line fall-arrest system for steel cables

With its Claw Line steel cable fall-arrest system, SKYLOTEC offers a new solution for fall protection on ladders. The system can easily be installed on existing structures or on ladders. It can also be adjusted flexibly to suit specific on-site requirements. Continue reading → Read more
Claiming the title at the speed of light - Yannick Flohé is the new German speed climbing champion
27/07/2018 Sport, SKYLOTEC

Claiming the title at the speed of light - Yannick Flohé is the new German speed climbing champion

Last weekend at the Bergstation climbing centre in Hilden, it all came down to tenths of second. This is where the German Speed 2018 championships were held. A total of 33 climbers (14 women, 19 men) pitted their wits against the standard speed route. Continue reading → Read more

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