Pacific Ropes

What Pacific Ropes does

Pacific Ropes is a Canadian work-at-height solutions company headquartered in Burnaby, British Columbia, founded in 2013 by Tim (a working rope access technician) and Jemia, who joined to lead administration and operations. The business operates three integrated lines: rope access field services covering construction, mechanical, welding, confined space, netting, and installation work; a training academy delivering IRATA, SPRAT, and DUAL certification (Levels 1–3), plus tower climbing/rescue (STAC-approved), fall protection, and Petzl PPE inspection courses; and a Petzl Technical Partner retail operation at shop.pacificropes.com.

The underlying offering combines IRATA- and SPRAT-compliant methodologies with hands-on training infrastructure (purpose-built facilities in Burnaby, BC and Edmonton, AB) and field-experienced L3 instructors/assessors. Revenue is generated through project-based service contracts with construction and energy-sector clients, per-seat certification training priced at roughly CAD $2,000–$2,400 per student, and equipment sales of branded Petzl PPE. The company is founder-owned, employs approximately 50 people, and operates exclusively in Western Canada with named project references including the City of Vancouver (Granville Bridge rehab), a large EPC contractor (PT testing of structural steel connections), and Applus RTD.

Name

Pacific Ropes

Legal name

Pacific Ropes

Website

https://pacificropes.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Pacific Ropes is a Canadian rope access services and training company that delivers IRATA and SPRAT certification training alongside work-at-height construction, mechanical, welding, and inspection services for construction and energy clients in British Columbia and Alberta.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Rope Access Services and Work-at-Height Training

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Rope Access & At-Height Inspection Services (EUAEAHAE)

Keywords

• Rope access services
• IRATA certification training
• SPRAT certification training
• Work at height solutions
• Petzl equipment retail

Headquarters

HQ city

Burnaby

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Rope Access Services: Providing construction, mechanical, welding, confined space, netting, and installation services using rope access methods for complex work environments
2. Training Services: IRATA and SPRAT certification training courses at multiple locations in BC and Alberta, including tower climbing rescue, fall protection, and custom work at height training
3. Equipment Sales: Retail shop selling PPE equipment and gear as Petzl Technical Partners, including helmets, harnesses, descenders, ascenders and other rope access equipment

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Pacific Ropes provides rope access field services (construction, mechanical, welding, confined space, netting, installation), IRATA and SPRAT certification training across two Canadian facilities, and operates a Petzl-branded equipment retail shop. Its core function is delivering safe, efficient work-at-height solutions that replace traditional scaffolding for industrial and infrastructure clients.

Product overview

Pacific Ropes is a rope access services and training company offering a comprehensive portfolio of work-at-height solutions for construction and energy industries. The company operates through three main divisions: (1) Training Services — providing IRATA, SPRAT, and DUAL certification programs at Levels 1, 2, and 3, plus specialized courses including Tower Climbing and Rescue, Petzl PPE Inspection, Fall Protection, Open Gym practice sessions, and Custom Work At Height Training; (2) Field Services — delivering Construction, Mechanical, Welding, Confined Space, Netting, and Installation services using rope access methods; and (3) Equipment Retail — operating an online shop as a Petzl Technical Partner. Training is delivered at two facilities in British Columbia (Burnaby) and Alberta (Edmonton). The company is an operating and training member of IRATA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Rope Access Training (IRATA) IRATA certification training program providing Level 1, 2, and 3 credentials for work-at-height technicians; internationally recognized rope access qualification based in the UK, delivered at BC and Alberta training academies.
• Rope Access Training (SPRAT) SPRAT certification training program providing Level 1, 2, and 3 credentials aligned with North American regulatory bodies and based in America.
• DUAL Rope Access Training Combined IRATA and SPRAT dual certification course that lets technicians earn both credentials in a single program at the Burnaby location.
• Tower Climbing and Rescue Training Two-part STAC-approved training program (Climber 1 and Climber 2) for technicians working on telecommunication towers, with custom on-site delivery options.
• Petzl PPE Competent Person Course Course equipping individuals responsible for PPE and work-at-height equipment with the competency to perform thorough examinations of Personal Protective Equipment, delivered as a Petzl Technical Partner program.
• Fall Protection Training One-day fall protection course covering practical elements, lanyards, carabiners, and climbing with fall arrest equipment.
• Open Gym Training Practice sessions that let rope access technicians maintain and sharpen skills outside of formal training courses and recertifications.
• Custom Work At Height Training Tailored rescue and work-at-height training programs built for a client's specific work site or structure, available at Pacific Ropes facilities or on-site.
• Construction Services Rope access construction services for work in difficult-to-reach locations, prioritizing safety and efficiency for building, bridge, and infrastructure projects.
• Mechanical Services Mechanical maintenance and repair services delivered using rope access methods for complex industrial environments.
• Welding Services Professional welding services performed at height using rope access methods for industrial clients.
• Confined Space Services Specialized rope access services for confined space entry and rescue operations in industrial environments.
• Netting Services Netting installation and maintenance services delivered via rope access for industrial and commercial applications.
• Installation Services Professional installation services for various equipment and structures using rope access methods.
• Equipment Shop Online retail shop selling PPE and rope access equipment as a Petzl Technical Partner, including helmets, harnesses, descenders, ascenders, and other rope access gear.

Quantifiable outcome

• Jobs completed before scheduled end date 9 times out of 10
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• PetzlcoreTechnology or IntegrationPacific Ropes is a Petzl Technical Partner and offers the Petzl PPE Competent Person Course for equipment inspection training. They sell Petzl products through their retail shop including helmets, harnesses, descenders, ascenders, and other rope access equipment.
• IRATA (Industrial Rope Access Trade Association)coreOthersPacific Ropes is an operating and training member of IRATA, offering IRATA Level 1, 2, and 3 certification courses at their BC and Alberta training facilities. IRATA certification is internationally recognized.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@Pacificropes
• Xx.com/PacificRopes

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Pacific Ropes