Petzl

It all started with a passion for caves. Ferdinand Petzl loved caves. And he was able to put his experience of moving along rock walls underground to use, first as a manufacturer of caving equipment for himself and his friends and later in his own company Petzl.

Since its founding in the 1930s, Petzl has quickly become a leading manufacturer of equipment for climbing and working at height. And no wonder. In addition to replacing rope ladders with durable ropes, Ferdinand Petzl is credited with inventing the first blocker, rappelling brake and even the headlamp.

Petzl retains his status as a pioneer and innovator to this day. In fact, the constant development, testing and marketing of equipment that makes it easier to move at heights or increases safety is Petzl's daily bread.