Trade fair highlight: With a fast pull to a working height of 7 metres

A fine show at the Arbeitsschutz Aktuell in Stuttgart: At its stand (G1.063) in Hall 1, Munk Günzburger Steigtechnik is now presenting its stepped rope-extension ladder, an absolute market innovation. It can be extended from a length of 3.62 metres to 6.42 metres with a single movement. A few pulls are all it takes - and it is ready for use in record time. The innovation from Günzburg is the first rope-operated ladder with steps on the market. With matching accessories such as handrails on the upper and lower ladder, exit rail and R13 slip resistance, the Munk Group's new product meets the requirements for the occupational safety premium programme of the BG BAU trade association. At the trade fair, the focus will also be on the other top products for occupational safety, such as the FlexxTower one-person scaffold or also the FlexxLift mini-lift.

"As rung ladders, rrope-extension ladders are very popular, especially in the trades. It was all the more important for us to be the first manufacturer to offer a rope-operated ladder that meets all requirements and standards. We had the more stringent technical rules for operational safety - especially TRBS 2121 Part 2 - in mind. So it was only logical to develop a stepped version of the rope-operated ladder. It will be one of the highlights on our stand at the fair," says Ferdinand Munk, Managing Director and owner of the Munk Group based in Günzburg.

Also with R13 slip prevention

The new stepped rope-extension ladder with utility model protection from Munk Günzburger Steigtechnik is available in two versions: In the standard version and in the version with the anti-slip stepping cover clip-step R13. This fulfils the strict requirements of the highest evaluation group for slip resistance R13 and ensures a particularly safe step and comfortable footing, especially in wet, oil-smeared and dusty work areas.

Compared to rung rope-extension ladders, the new stepped rope-extension ladder offers users the advantage that - in accordance with the updated TRBS specifications - they can also carry out longer lasting work on each step without additional accessories, making the ladder a versatile piece of work equipment. In the overlap area of the ladder sections, the extra-deep footing of 185 mm ensures particularly safe stepping and standing.

For safe access

The three-part stepladder multi-purpose ladder, the two-part step push-up extension ladder and the step glass cleaner's ladder, as well as the many other stepladder innovations, which were developed by Munk Günzburger Steigtechnik in accordance with the new version of TRBS 2121 Part 2 and thus comply with the stricter technical rules for operational safety, also offer a plus in terms of operational safety.

Other trade fair highlights from Munk Günzburger Steigtechnik include the FlexxTower one-person scaffold, which can be assembled and dismantled by one person in record time and enables safe working up to a working height of six metres, or the FlexxLift mini lifting platform. With it, the user can effortlessly reach working heights of up to 4.2 metres.

At the Munk Günzburger Steigtechnik stand, visitors can also find out about the new training concept or the dates for the Munk Günzburger Steigtechnik roadshows, the Munk rescue equipment products and the extensive after-sales services offered by the Munk Service division.

With its business units Munk Günzburger Steigtechnik, Munk Rettungstechnik, Munk Service and Munk Profiltechnik, the Munk Group is one of the leading providers of access equipment, rescue equipment and related service solutions. As a technology and innovation leader in access equipment, the name Munk stands for safety made in Germany.The company is now managed by the fourth and fifth generations of the Munk family – true to the motto “One family. One name. One mission”. In 2025, the Munk Group celebrated its 125th anniversary with a year of dedicated activities and events.

In the Munk Günzburger Steigtechnik business unit for access equipment, the Munk Group offers over 2,500 products in its standard range. The portfolio extends from ladders for commercial, public and private use to mobile scaffolding towers, platforms, stairs and bridging steps, through to custom-made special constructions. These include work and maintenance platforms, docking systems, walkways and assembly platforms which, in the age of digitalisation, can be automatically adapted to their environment using state-of-the-art control technology.

In the Munk Rettungstechnik business unit for rescue equipment, the company provides access equipment and transport logistics for fire, rescue and disaster relief operations. The range includes multi-purpose ladders, sectional ladders and extension ladders, rescue platforms, toolboxes, fire station equipment and a wide variety of roll containers. In the Munk Service business unit, the Munk Group combines installation, inspection, repair and maintenance services for access equipment and rescue equipment, as well as specialist seminars. The youngest division, Munk Profiltechnik, offers high-quality technology for bespoke and professional configurations based on a functional and sophisticated profile system.

The Munk Group repeatedly sets benchmarks with innovative ideas that deliver genuine added value for customers. In 2025, it was honoured for the sixth time as a TOP 100 Innovator and named Best Brand of the Year at the Plus X Award. The company also received the “Bavaria’s Best 50” award from the Bavarian State Ministry in 2023. Its sustainable and responsible corporate management is certified in accordance with ISO 14001. In 2024, owners Ferdinand and Ruth Munk were presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Grand Prix of Medium-Sized Enterprises.

The Munk Group manufactures exclusively in its home district of Günzburg. In 2010, it became the first supplier ever to be audited by TÜV Nord with the certified mark of origin “Made in Germany”. The company grants a 15-year guarantee on all series products made in Germany. The Munk Group employs over 450 people at its headquarters in Günzburg and at the Munk Rettungstechnik site in Leipheim. It is represented in Germany with 13 sales offices and its own subsidiary in Austria. In recent years, the company has invested a high double-digit million euro amount in the expansion and development of its sites.

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