Beware of Ice Sheet: Günzburg's solution keeps the danger at bay

Every winter, accidents occur when ice sheets detach from the roofs of trucks or buses. Using de-icing systems and scaffolds from Munk Günzburger Steigtechnik, this risk can be mitigated, significantly enhancing road safety. With stationary systems and modular scaffolds, as well as mobile de-icing scaffolds, the quality manufacturer offers a broad range of solutions for road safety. While stationary installations are primarily used at rest stops, truck yards, or directly on company, city utilities, and municipal sites, the mobile scaffolds provide a completely location-independent "de-icing to go" option.

Whether due to negligence, recklessness, time constraints, or lack of appropriate equipment – too often, long-haul and bus drivers neglect to clear their vehicle roofs and tarpaulins of snow and ice. Yet, clearing trucks and buses of ice isn't optional; it's mandatory. Road Traffic Regulations (StVO) already stipulate in Paragraph 1 that no other road user should be endangered.

Munk Günzburger Steigtechnik's de-icing systems and scaffolds offer the solution. "Danger spotted, danger averted. I'm pleased that more and more companies are installing our de-icing systems on their premises. Snowy, icy, and prolonged cold winters have shown many the importance of de-icing vehicles. The demand for our de-icing systems and scaffolds has surged," states Ferdinand Munk, owner and CEO of the Munk Group.

Customers of Munk Günzburger Steigtechnik can quickly and cost-effectively configure their stationary de-icing systems and scaffolds through a convenient modular system. Three platform lengths (1270, 1870, or 3070 mm) with associated stair modules are available for de-icing systems. These systems are constructed from highly durable, stable, and especially robust aluminium profiles with a steel grating platform and sturdy substructure. The stationary scaffold, with a standard platform length of 5210 mm, can also be tailored to customer needs. These stationary structures offer the utmost safety when being accessed and while working on vehicles, thanks to handrails at the stair climbs, railings on the front and sides, and safety doors.

Munk Günzburger Steigtechnik also offers mobile de-icing solutions. The mobile version of the de-icing scaffold is manoeuvrable via four casters and can be set up quickly and securely without any tools. Assembly is done through plug connections and self-locking closure claws. Under the motto "de-icing to go", these rolling scaffolds can be stored in a mesh cart for transport and loaded onto a truck, ensuring they're exceptionally flexible and can be used anywhere.

Munk Günzburger Steigtechnik's de-icing systems and scaffolds can remain set up throughout the year; they're entirely weather-resistant and maintenance-free. "They can also be used in the summer, for instance, for repairs on truck tarpaulins or roofs," explains Ferdinand Munk. These constructions are part of the standard programme of the Bavarian quality manufacturer, ensuring not only rapid delivery within four weeks but also reflecting in a highly competitive cost-performance ratio.

For more information on Munk Günzburger Steigtechnik's de-icing systems, visit www.steigtechnik.de/eisfrei. The information brochure "De-icing Systems" can be downloaded free of charge from there or requested by phone at 08221 / 3616-01.

Note: For legal background information, visit the BG Verkehr site at:  https://www.bg-verkehr.de/medien/news/2022/ausgabe-12-2022/brancheninfos/eis-und-schnee-auf-fahrzeugen-richtig-entfernen

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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