Shaft equipment - for all situations

The right access equipment for every underground job: under this motto, Munk Günzburger Steigtechnik is presenting its shaft ladder systems made of hot-dip galvanised steel, stainless steel and glass-fibre reinforced plastic (GRP) at IFAT 2022, the world's leading trade fair for environmental technologies in Munich (30 May to 3 June | Hall B2 | Booth 444). All of the quality manufacturer's shaft ladders are highly resilient, withstand sub-zero temperatures and moisture, and repel acid. Entry aids also minimise the risk of accidents and ensure maximum work safety.

The rehabilitation of local sewers is one of the biggest municipal tasks in the coming years. In many German cities, sewers are in need of renovation, shaft walls are damaged by salt and water, stirrups are no longer firmly anchored and ladders are worn or even rusty. Experts estimate the renovation costs in Germany at several billion euros. "The frequency with which workers enter and exit manholes is increasing - and with it the need for safety at work. However, conventional aluminium ladders are not sufficient for the demanding work in damp shafts," emphasises Ferdinand Munk, owner and managing director of the Munk Group.

Shaft ladders are durable 

At IFAT 2022 in Munich, the quality manufacturer will therefore be presenting extremely durable equipment for working at depth: depending on the intended use, the shaft ladders from Günzburg are available in steel, stainless steel and GRP. They do not corrode and remain neutral even when in contact with most chemicals. Glass-fibre reinforced plastic also feels warm to the touch even at sub-zero temperatures and lasts practically "forever". 

The shaft ladders from Munk Günzburger Steigtechnik are available in any length in a modular system. Their clear width is 300 or 400 mm, and they are also equipped with high-strength rung-rail connections and non-slip coverings. Access aids, which minimise the risk of accidents at a particularly dangerous point - the transition from the shaft to the ground surface - and whose support bars are available in both mobile and stationary versions, provide added safety at work. The 400 mm wide version of the shaft ladders can also be equipped with additional climbing protection.

Individual solutions possible 

Thanks to the extensive range of accessories such as wall brackets, foot plates and connecting elements, individual solutions are also possible. The shaft ladders from Günzburg can thus be optimally adapted to a wide variety of applications - regardless of whether the work involves sewage treatment plants, pump shafts, landfills or, for example, retention basins. The installation of the shaft ladders is quick and easy thanks to the optimised assembly system. Adjustable wall brackets for particularly complex objects make this even easier.

15-year warranty

Munk Günzburger Steigtechnik shaft ladders comply with all relevant standards and regulations and are produced exclusively at the company's headquarters in Günzburg. They also meet the certified "Made in Germany" certificate of origin from TÜV Nord and have a 15-year guarantee.  

Top service from installation to maintenance, testing and repair of the systems: Munk Service, the service division of the Munk Group, offers a comprehensive service portfolio for all aspects of manhole technology. Thanks to the professional service solutions directly from the manufacturer, customers receive first-class and economical service from a single source.

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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