ABOUT US

It started with a fall from a cherry tree - today we make workplaces at great heights safe and comfortable to reach

The vision of the fall arrest system of the future

HighStep Systems was founded in 2007 with the aim of improving safety when ascending and descending to difficult-to-access workplaces. We want to help prevent accidents caused by falls and increase occupational safety for our customers.

WE ARE WORLD RECORD HOLDER

Our product is successfully used on the highest flagpole in the world - a testament to the unsurpassed quality and trustworthiness of our brand.

Certificates

Our commitment to producing high-quality fall arrest systems is confirmed by extensive certificates.

We want you to have complete confidence in our products, which is why we offer you the opportunity to download our certificates. This way you can personally convince yourself of the quality and safety of our fall protection solutions.

Testimonials

See what our customers have to say about the safety and effectiveness of our fall arrest systems - success stories that are redefining the standards!

The probability of an accident should be very, very low and the system itself should be an economical solution. Based on all of these points, we selected the HighStep system as our new security system. We have implemented the system on 300 existing high-voltage pylons. The system is very good and very easy to use. Anyone can climb with the system. The components are really light. The assembly is very, very easy.

Ulrich Striehl, team leader Powerline Building

The physical strain of climbing was sometimes immense. After all, equipment and tools also had to be carried with them, so that the employees were completely exhausted during the conventional 15-minute climb. We turned to MIAS with the problem and together we found a solution with the HighStep Lift that redefines the term climbing aid

John Schultke, series planning, paint shop, Volkswagen plant in Zwickau

Compared to conventional climbing aids, HighStep Systems can be safely assembled and then safely climbed. You are permanently secured and you can adjust your step frequency individually depending on your fitness.

Benjamin Baumgartner

Eight years of development work

With a team of specialists, the entrepreneur analyzed the existing fall protection systems for access to high-altitude workplaces and identified their weak points. In a development process lasting several years, a completely new climbing method was finally developed. The HighStep system was born.

We think future-oriented together with our partners

In collaboration with the ATTO project, the innovative robot can travel along our tracks and carry out precise measurements and data monitoring.

Projects

Revolutionary projects: Find out more about the groundbreaking applications and impressive projects in which our fall arrest systems brand plays a central role.

50Hertz extends partnership with HighStep Systems

50Hertz will work with HighStep Systems AG for another four years. The Berlin operator of transmission networks wants to equip around 2023 masts with the Swiss fall protection system in 850 alone.

Volkswagen in Zwickau relies on HighStep Systems

At the Volkswagen plant in Zwickau, HighStep lifts from HighStep Systems in Dietikon are used to access the high-bay warehouses.

HighStep Systems sets new standards with the lift on the highest flagpole in the world

The impressive mast was completed on December 25, 2021 and, with an impressive height of 201,9 meters, towers over the previous record holder, the flagpole of Jeddah in Saudi Arabia, by an impressive 30,9 meters.

Access solution for working at heights in Antwerp

In Antwerp, one of the highest pipelines in Europe poses a particular challenge for employees. At a height of almost 200 meters, access to this workplace usually requires arduous climbing.

Key to accessing the Amazon Tall Tower Observatory (ATTO)

Highstep Systems AG's project on the tallest masts in South America highlights the crucial role of our climbing systems and elevators in ensuring smooth accessibility to the Amazon Tall Tower Observatory (ATTO).

Fall protection system for high-bay warehouse

Climbing ladders on storage and retrieval machines for maintenance or repair work is laborious for warehouse staff and poses the risk of accidents. The intralogistics specialists from MIAS at the Volkswagen plant in Zwickau found a solution by retrofitting a special kind of assistance system, the Highstep Lift.

Gregor Wylenzek

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OUR STORY

2007

Gründung der HighStep® Systems AG durch M+F Engineering und Mitglieder der Familie Maurer.
CE-Zertifizierung des HighStep Steigsystems durch den TÜV Süd

2008

Der Schweizer Übertragungsnetzbetreiber NOK/Axpo rüstet die ersten Strommasten mit dem HighStep Steigschutzsystem aus.

2009

HighStep erhält das Label der schweizerischen Förderstelle für Innovationen KTI/CTI (eidgenössische „Commission for Technology and Innovation“)

2011

TenneT entscheidet sich für das HighStep Steigschutzsystem für neue Stromleitungen in den Niederlanden mit sogenannten «Wintrack» Strommasten
Systementscheid des regionalen Netzbetreibers Pfalzwerke für HighStep als Steigschutzsystem.
ISO 9001 certification

2013

Auslieferung der ersten Steigschutzsysteme an State Grid of China.
Vertragsabschluss für 1'000 Telekommasten durch Reliance Communication, Indien.

2015

Markteinführung und Zertifizierung des HighStep Lifts: der weltweit erste mobile, batteriebetriebene Servicelift.

2016

Vertragsabschluss mit dem Netzbetreiber Elia (Belgien) für Strommasten einer Flussüberquerung.

2017

Markteinführung und Zertifizierung des Fallschutzläufers «Protector 2012».

2018

HighStep erhält den Zuschlag der öffentlichen Ausschreibung vom Übertragungsnetzbetreiber 50 Hertz (Deutschland) für das Steigschutzsystem als Systementscheid.
HighStep rüstet den 325 Meter hohen Atto Tower in Brasilien des Max-Planck-Instituts mit dem Steigsystem aus.

2019

Alexander Luft tritt die Nachfolge als CEO von Gründer Andreas Maurer an.
HighStep erhält mit der Installation des Systems im Trainingscenter vom Schweizwerk (heute INRA Group Academy) in Zofingen einen «Showroom».

2021

Markteinführung und Zertifizierung des HighStep Lifts 3.0.
Das Steigsystem von HighStep wird im höchsten Flaggenmast der Welt in Ägypten installiert.

2022

Markteinführung und Zertifizierung des Fallschutzläufers «Protector 2.5».
Das HighStep Steigsystem wird erstmalig in der Logistik Infrastruktur verwendet. Volkswagen montiert das System in einem Hochregallager.

2023

Markteinführung und Zertifizierung des mobilen Anschlagpunkts.

2024

Doppelmayr wählt HighStep als Steigsystem für einen neue, urbane Seilbahn in Paris.

Awards

„Dieses Produkt ist ein sehr gutes Beispiel für ganzheitliches Design und Problemlösung. Alle Aspekte wurden berücksichtigt, einschließlich Sicherheit und Energieeinsparung (z. B. werden die Batterien beim Abwärtsfahren des Lifts aufgeladen).

Alle Komponenten des Produkts haben die richtige Form und bieten in verschiedenen Bereichen viel Sicherheit für Kletterer. Die Modularität des Treppenlifts ist hoch, und in Bezug auf die Massenproduktion ist es ein gut konstruiertes Design und ein industrielles Produkt mit einer sorgfältig ausgewählten Oberflächenbehandlung.“

European Aluminium Award Jury