A+A 2023: All eyes on Munk

When it comes to safety at work, there's no way around Munk Günzburger Steigtechnik: this will again be true at the A+A in Düsseldorf in 2023. At Stand 4D24 in Hall 4, the Bavarian quality manufacturer will present its wide range of products for occupational safety. The focus will naturally be on the latest innovations such as the first stepladder made of glass-fibre reinforced plastic (GRP) manufactured in Germany, but also the popular FlexxTower one-person scaffolding with a leading safety railing. The new mobile safety system SafeCaddy from Munk Rettungstechnik will be at the A+A for the first time. This was specially designed to optimise fire protection and first aid in buildings, on construction sites and at events. The expert knowledge of Munk Günzburger Steigtechnik is not only in demand at the stand, but also at the "A+A Trend Forum". On Tuesday, 24 October, Thomas Bichler, Head of Training and Standards at the Munk Group, will speak at 1:30 p.m. on the topic of "Ergonomics with ladders, steps and rolling scaffolds in access equipment".

"At the A+A in Düsseldorf, we demonstrate each time anew how seriously we take our claim to safety made in Germany: Because no matter whether it is work at heights or in the excavation pit, in the environment of high voltage or chemicals, whether fire protection or first aid: with our work safety solutions, we offer professionals from every sector the right solution. We are very much looking forward to presenting our products live to the trade public at the stand. Once again, there will be plenty of action," says Ferdinand Munk, Managing Director and owner of the Munk Group.

First GRP stepladder made in Germany

Several new products from Munk will celebrate their A+A premiere in 2023. One of them is the first GRP stepladder ever to be manufactured in Germany. The material properties of this innovation from Munk Günzburger Steigtechnik make it particularly suitable for working near live parts. Even in cold conditions and when handling chemical substances, the innovation from Günzburg ensures the necessary plus in work safety. The new GRP stepladders are tested according to DIN EN 61478:2002 + A1 (2004) for voltages up to 60,000 volts and, as stepladders, also meet the stricter requirements of the Technical Rules for Industrial Safety - especially TRBS 2121 Part 2.

Up to the heights in record time

The popular FlexxTower one-person scaffold will also be at the A+A. With it, users can reach working heights of up to 6.10 metres all by themselves and in the shortest time. The SG version of the FlexxTower ensures maximum working safety: it is equipped with a forward safety railing and can be easily assembled and dismantled by one person. The FlexxTower SG has been included in the occupational health and safety bonus programme of the German Employer's Liability Insurance Association for the Construction Industry (BG BAU). Users can thus receive subsidies when purchasing the one-person scaffold from Munk Günzburger Steigtechnik: BG BAU will cover 25 per cent of the purchase costs here, up to a maximum of 500 euros. Another A+A highlight is the stepped construction pit ladder, also subsidised by BG Bau, which, with its extra-wide, height-adjustable platform with slip resistance, as well as likewise slip-resistant tread pads and a movable floor claw joint, makes working in construction pits up to 2.10 metres deep particularly safe.

Upwards quickly and safely: With the FlexxLift

Users can reach working heights of up to 4.2 metres quickly and safely with the FlexxLift mini-lift. The FlexxLift is driven smoothly without electricity via an ingenious mechanism and can be used mobile and completely independent of location by individual persons.

Quick help thanks to SafeCaddy

The Munk Rettungstechnik business division is celebrating a special premiere at this year's A+A with the completely new SafeCaddy safety system: this combines all the necessary equipment for emergency personnel and first-aiders in a single mobile unit. With it, users have all the tools at their fingertips and can start fire-fighting or life-saving immediate measures faster than ever.

Customised access equipment

And regardless of whether it's working platforms for production or maintenance tasks, platforms, walkways, dock systems, platform stairs, bridging steps or even sector-specific ladders for the most diverse tasks in industrial use: in addition to the over 2,500-product strong standard range, the technology and innovation leader develops customised special constructions on customer request. Visitors to the Munk Günzburger Steigtechnik stand will be able to find out how process optimisation and occupational safety can be perfectly combined with highly individualised special solutions. The Munk Group will also be providing information in Düsseldorf about the seminars on offer at the Munk Campus and its extensive after-sales services.

"Anyone who is concerned about safety in their company is in good hands with us in Hall 4. We look forward to many interesting discussions and close exchanges with the occupational safety experts in Düsseldorf," says Ferdinand Munk.

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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