Shaft equipment - for all situations

The right access equipment for every underground job: this is the motto under which Munk Günzburger Steigtechnik will be presenting its shaft ladder systems made of hot-dip galvanised steel, stainless steel and glass fibre reinforced plastic (GRP) at the world's leading trade fair for environmental technologies IFAT 2024 in Munich (13 to 17 May | Hall B2 | Stand 444). All shaft ladders from the quality manufacturer are highly resilient, as they have been explicitly designed for use in extreme conditions. They can withstand sub-zero temperatures as well as moisture and are even acid-resistant. Access aids also minimise the risk of accidents and ensure maximum work safety. The new vertical ladder configurator with realistic wall simulation is also celebrating its IFAT premiere.

The renovation of local sewers will be one of the biggest municipal tasks in the coming years. In many German cities, sewers are in need of renovation, shaft walls are salt and water-damaged, stirrups are no longer firmly anchored and ladders are corroded or even rusted. Experts estimate the renovation costs in Germany at several billion euros. "The frequency of workers entering and exiting manholes is increasing - and with it the need for occupational safety. However, conventional aluminium ladders are not sufficient for the demanding work in damp manholes," emphasises Ferdinand Munk, owner and Managing Director of the Munk Group.

Shaft ladders are durable

At IFAT 2024 in Munich, the quality manufacturer is therefore presenting extremely resilient 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. They have a clear width of 300 or 400 mm and are also equipped with high-strength rung-stile connections and non-slip decking. Access aids, which minimise the risk of accidents at a particularly hazardous point - the transition from the shaft to the ground surface - and whose handrails 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 fitted with additional climbing protection.

Customised solutions possible

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

Vertical ladder configurator with wall simulation

As a special highlight, Munk Günzburger Steigtechnik is also presenting the new vertical ladder configurator, which guides users to the ideal solution at www.steigtechnik.de/en/configurator. It is the first configurator in the industry that allows users and planners to realistically simulate their own façade and design their perfect vertical ladder.

15-year warranty

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

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 shaft technology. Thanks to the professional service solutions directly from the manufacturer, customers receive first-class, cost-effective 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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