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With the “Sirius” descender, SKYLOTEC presented a solution specifically for use in rope-based work - and has set standards with it since its market launch in 2019. Now the world's leading manufacturer of rescue and evacuation devices has developed “Spark”, a solution based on the “Sirius”. The “Spark” is primarily aimed at experienced users and for this reason does not have an anti-panic function. However, they do not have to do without the advantages of the “Sirius” in terms of ergonomics and user-friendliness. Continue reading → Read more

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". Continue reading → Read more

A second escape route is required by European standards and occupational health and safety legislation in order to be able to leave a wind turbine quickly in an emergency. A rescue device from SKYLOTEC is often used in such cases. This is stored in a sealed box at the site of operation. Continue reading → Read more

With the "Skyline 2.0", SKYLOTEC has further developed its proven stainless steel rope system for permanent fall protection. The drive-over system can be installed on existing structures or on new buildings with little effort and thereby individually adapted to the respective conditions on site. Installers, maintenance workers or roofers can attach themselves to a smooth-running glider to move along the rope system without restriction and secured throughout. Certified lanyards with carabiners are also suitable; this increases flexibility when carrying out work. Continue reading → Read more

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

Companies from the Neuwied are fighting together against the coronavirus as part of "Operation Asterix". SKYLOTEC is also participating in the project initiated by the Karl Hack Foundation, which is intended to accelerate internal vaccinations in medium-sized and large companies. At the manufacturer of protective equipment, all employees have already received their first vaccination dose on a voluntary basis before the official start of vaccination measures by company doctors. Continue reading → Read more

When trees are particularly high or can become a hazard, specialists are needed in most cases. This is because expertise and routine are indispensable for climbing at heights of several metres. Continue reading → Read more

Demand for FFP2 masks has recently increased significantly due to stricter regulations to contain the Corona pandemic - by a multiple in the healthcare sector alone. Continue reading → Read more

Eric Ziegler, Master Instructor at SKYLOTEC, has been elected President of the Regional Committee for Germany, Austria and Switzerland at the "Industrial Rope Access Trade Association" (IRATA). Continue reading → Read more

Douglas Mercier, Managing Director of SKYLOTEC North America, was elected by the members of the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) as chairman of the subcommittee responsible for the ANSI/ASSP Z359.16 standard. Continue reading → Read more

  SKYLOTEC, a manufacturer of protective equipment based in Neuwied, Germany, is donating mouth-nose protection to the St. Franziskus School in Koblenz. The educational institution will receive 10,000 medical face masks that teachers, students can wear when they return to the classroom. Continue reading → Read more

SKYLOTEC is launching new medical face masks that exceed the standard requirements with a filtering performance of over 99 per cent, have an optimal fit and are still very breathable. The German manufacturer of protective equipment thus offers a solution for healthcare workers that is certified according to EN 14683:2019+AC:2019 and can also be worn in everyday life. This helps to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Continue reading → Read more

SKYLOTEC expands its range to include respiratory protection. The globally active brand for fall protection systems has invested in several production facilities and will continue to produce medical face masks and masks for light respiratory protection (FFP masks) beyond the corona pandemic. The German family-owned company is receiving a grant from the Federal Ministry of Economics and Energy, which will subsidise around one third of the investment costs for the construction of a state-of-the-art machine park. With this funding programme, the Federal Government wants to support the establishment of innovative production facilities in Germany and Europe. Continue reading → Read more

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

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

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 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

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

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

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