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With “ActSafe RCX” SKYLOTEC offers flexible applications for rescue teams
10/11/2020 Industry, SKYLOTEC

With “ActSafe RCX” SKYLOTEC offers flexible applications for rescue teams

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 → Read more
SKYLOTEC is main sponsor of “Grimpday” Rope rescue competition
07/10/2020 Industry, SKYLOTEC

SKYLOTEC is main sponsor of “Grimpday” Rope rescue competition

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. Continue reading → Read more
Precautionary inspection check SKYLOTEC climbing harness SAM 2.0
23/09/2020 Sport, SKYLOTEC

Precautionary inspection check SKYLOTEC climbing harness SAM 2.0

Neuwied 23.09.2020 - SKYLOTEC stands for the highest level of safety in industry and mountaineering and guarantees this through high standards and regular internal tests. During a routine inspection, a missing structural seam was discovered on a SKYLOTEC SAM 2.0 harness. Continue reading → Read more
SKYLOTEC calls for a review of SIRIUS descender devices
18/09/2020 Industry, SKYLOTEC

SKYLOTEC calls for a review of SIRIUS descender devices

SKYLOTEC is a brand that stands for the highest level of safety in industry and mountaineering. High quality standards are part of our basic understanding, so that people can work and climb reliably and safely at heights. In the case of brand-new SIRIUS abseiling devices manufactured before September 2020, a functional deviation was discovered. As a precautionary measure, SKYLOTEC calls on owners and users to carry out a functional test of the descender device. Continue reading → Read more
Rescueclean S1
24/04/2020 Industry, Sport, Permanent Fall Protection, Vertical Rescue College, SKYLOTEC

Rescueclean S1" from SKYLOTEC enables fast cleaning of infectious PPE

Personal protective equipment (PPE) should be carefully maintained. In times of a corona pandemic it is very important to clean it regularly to prevent pathogens from settling. This applies in particular to PPE used by emergency services or by several people at the same time. Here, SKYLOTEC offers a solution with the decontamination agent "Rescue Clean S1", which is virucidal to a limited extent - and also fights the corona virus SARS-CoV-2, the trigger for COVID-19 infections. Continue reading → Read more
SKYLOTEC manufactures reusable mouth and nose masks
06/04/2020 SKYLOTEC

SKYLOTEC manufactures reusable mouth and nose masks

Protective clothing is urgently needed due to the increased demand in the course of the corona pandemic. To counteract supply bottlenecks, SKYLOTEC has now converted parts of its production. Effective immediately, the globally active brand for fall protection systems, which is headquartered in Germany, is producing simple oronasal masks. These are designed to help prevent the spread of potential pathogens that are present in the exhaled air in the form of droplets, thus reducing the risk of COVID-19 transmission. The family-owned company is also investigating the possibility of producing respiratory protection masks. Continue reading → Read more
Information on the corona pandemic
19/03/2020 SKYLOTEC

Information on the corona pandemic

Dear valued partner, unstable times require trusting and strong partnerships. Like everyone in our society, we at SKYLOTEC are also affected by the Corona pandemic. For weeks we have been acting preventively out of responsibility towards customers, employees and their families. We do everything we can to prevent the spread of the virus through our actions and preventive measures that are adjusted on a daily basis. Continue reading → Read more
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 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 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
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
Land der Berge magazine honours the reliability of the SKYLOTEC RIDER 3.0
11/07/2018 Sport, SKYLOTEC

Land der Berge magazine honours the reliability of the SKYLOTEC RIDER 3.0

The RIDER 3.0 is by far the safest via ferrata set on the market, preventing long falls down to the next anchor point. This is possible thanks to a free-running steel rope clamp, which blocks immediately in an emergency, preventing serious accidents when climbing. Continue reading → Read more

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