What Singing Rock does

Singing Rock s.r.o. is a privately held Czech manufacturer founded in 1992, headquartered in Poniklá, that designs and produces personal protective equipment for climbing, work-at-height, and rescue applications. The product portfolio spans harnesses, static and dynamic ropes, carabiners, helmets, descenders, ascenders, pulleys, slings, lanyards, fall absorbers, rescue devices, and pre-configured professional kits. Core technology is anchored in registered patents: Rock&Lock (smart harness buckle), Route 44 (44-carrier rope construction for handling and durability), and Inter Core (four-layer rope that retains safety margins even when the sheath is damaged), with additional proprietary processes including Single Tech braiding and ultrasonic finishing. Products comply with more than 30 international safety standards including EN, UIAA, ANSI Z359.1, and NFPA Class II/III, supporting both consumer climbing and regulated professional markets.

The business operates a dual-segment go-to-market. Consumer and prosumer climbers are served through localized e-commerce and a global dealer/distributor network covering the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Austria, Spain, Poland, Romania, Andorra, the USA, and China. Professional buyers access dedicated B2B portals (b2b.singingrock.cz and b2b.singingrock.com) with tiered minimum order values, 14-day payment terms, and 5% administrative fees for off-portal orders. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales, supplemented by professional services via the wholly-owned Polygon Singing Rock subsidiary, which delivers IRATA, GWO, rope access, rescue, and PPE inspection technician training alongside periodic equipment inspection services. Customer segments span climbing enthusiasts, telecom technicians, wind energy service crews, arborists, roofers, scaffolders, and rescue teams, with no disclosed material customer concentration.

Name

Singing Rock

Legal name

Singing Rock s.r.o.

Website

https://singingrock.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Singing Rock s.r.o. is a Czech manufacturer producing climbing, work-at-height, and rescue equipment, including harnesses, ropes, carabiners, and helmets. The company serves consumer climbers and professional industries such as telecom, wind energy, arboriculture, and rescue services across Europe, the USA, and China.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Climbing and Work-at-Height Safety Equipment

akta.pro primary industry

Climbing & Mountaineering Gear Retail (CRAMAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Outdoor Navigation, Safety & Survival Gear Retail (CRAMAAAE)

Keywords

• Climbing equipment
• Work-at-height safety
• Fall protection PPE
• Rope access gear
• Rescue equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Ponikla

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. PPE and climbing equipment sales: Sale of personal protective equipment including harnesses, ropes, helmets, carabiners, descenders, ascenders, pulleys, slings, lanyards, fall absorbers, and rescue devices for climbing and work-at-height applications
2. Professional training services: Training services through Polygon Singing Rock including IRATA certification, rope access training, fall protection courses, rescue training, and PPE inspection technician training

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Singing Rock manufactures and sells personal protective equipment for fall protection, including harnesses, ropes, helmets, carabiners, descenders, ascenders, pulleys, slings, lanyards, fall absorbers, and rescue devices for both consumer climbing and professional work-at-height applications. The company also provides periodic PPE inspection services and certified professional training (IRATA, rope access, fall protection, rescue) through its wholly-owned subsidiary Polygon Singing Rock. Products meet multiple international safety standards (EN, UIAA, ANSI, NFPA) and are protected by several patented technologies.

Product overview

Singing Rock is a Czech manufacturer of climbing and work-at-height safety equipment offering a comprehensive product portfolio spanning both consumer climbing and professional/industrial applications. The core product range includes harnesses, ropes (static and dynamic), carabiners, helmets, hardware (descenders, belay devices, ascenders, pulleys), slings, lanyards, fall absorbers, and rescue devices. Their professional line serves industries including telecom, energy, arboriculture, wind turbines, and rescue operations. The company also operates Polygon Singing Rock, providing training services and periodic PPE inspections. Key proprietary technologies include Rock&Lock (patent-protected smart buckle), Route 44 (44-carrier rope production), and Inter Core (multi-layer core technology). Recent new products include PHARIO 360° via ferrata absorber, RAY harness, JACK descender, and BLAST helmet.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Polygon: Training polygons for work at height and rope access, operated by SINGING ROCK s.r.o. Provides training services including IRATA, Class 1 (Roofs and structures), Class 2 (Rope access), rope parks, evacuation from cableways, tree-climbing, and PPE inspection technician training.

Products and services

• PHARIO 360° Compact lightweight shock absorber for via ferratas featuring palm carabiners and anti-tangle swivel, certified to EN 958:2024, designed for climbing and via ferrata users.
• RAY All-round three-buckle climbing harness weighing 365g (size M), available in XS-XXL sizes with 3 double buckles and 4 classic gear loops, intended for sport and alpine climbing.
• JACK Compact descender for work at height designed for maximum simplicity and intuitive operation, weighing 410g, for professional rope access and work-at-height users.
• BLAST Lightweight work-at-height helmet weighing 420g, size 53-61 cm, certified to EN 397 industrial safety helmet standard, for professional users.
• Professional Harnesses Full range of professional harnesses including positioning harnesses, fall arrest harnesses, rescue harnesses, and chest harnesses for industrial work at height, rope access, and rescue operations.
• Static and Dynamic Ropes Static and dynamic kernmantle ropes for climbing and work-at-height use, incorporating proprietary Route 44 and Inter Core technologies for handling, low weight, durability, and safety if the sheath is damaged.
• Carabiners and Connectors Light alloy and steel carabiners, connectors, and steel maillons for climbing, mountaineering, and work-at-height applications.
• Helmets Professional and climbing helmets meeting EN 397 industrial safety helmet and EN 12492 alpinism helmet standards for head protection.
• Descenders, Belay Devices, Ascenders, and Pulleys Industrial hardware including descenders, belay devices, ascenders, and pulleys for rope access and work-at-height operations.
• Slings and Lanyards Anchor slings, lanyards, positioning lanyards, and access slings for work positioning, fall arrest, and rescue applications.
• Fall Absorbers Fall energy absorbers designed to reduce impact forces during falls for industrial and professional users.
• EvaQ Rescue Devices Rescue devices for evacuation and rescue operations in industrial and emergency response settings.
• Cableway Evacuation System (MK006) Complete PPE kit for two-rescuer cable car and gondola evacuation operations, including the EASY LIFT rescue pulley, compliant with EU Regulation 2016/424.
• Professional Kits (Sets) Specialized professional kits including ROOFER SET, FALL ARRESTER SET, SCAFFOLDER SET, RESCUE SET, CABLEWAY EVACUATION SYSTEM, and PPE INSPECTION SET for typical work situations.
• Work Clothing and Accessories Work clothing and accessories including protective gloves, t-shirts, hoodies, gear bags, knives, and first aid bags for professional users.
• QUICKDRAW COVER Anti-slip cover designed to increase visibility of the Singing Rock logo on quickdraw slings, aimed at photographers, available in 11-16 mm and 16-25 mm sizes.
• Polygon Singing Rock Training Services Professional training courses operated by Singing Rock s.r.o. through the Polygon Singing Rock training facility, including IRATA Level 1, 2, and 3 certification, Class 1 (roofs and structures), Class 2 (rope access), rope parks, cableway evacuation, tree-climbing, first aid, and PPE inspection technician training.
• Periodic PPE Inspections Periodic inspections of personal protective equipment against falls from height, performed by Polygon Singing Rock, covering both sports and working equipment and including scannable smart PPE management.
• PPE Inspection Set (M0000XSET) Tooling set for periodic PPE inspection, including MONTY BAG carry case, ROPEMARKER, gas hot knife, sliding gauge, measuring tape, silicone oil, illuminated magnifier, THERMOCUTTER, and inspection labels.

Quantifiable outcome

• Maximum safety even if sheath is damaged through Inter Core technology
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IRATA (Industrial Rope Access Trade Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSinging Rock provides training and certification programs aligned with IRATA standards through Polygon Singing Rock training facilities, including IRATA Level 1, 2, and 3 certification courses with minimum 8 persons per class
• International distributors networkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distribution partners including Spain (singingrock.es), Poland (singingrock.pl), Romania (singingrock.ro), USA (singingrock-usa.com), and China distributing products through localized e-commerce and dealer networks
• webProgress, s.r.o.minorOthersWeb development and processing services provider for personal data processing under GDPR compliance
• ECOMAIL.CZ, s.r.o.minorOthersEmail marketing and newsletter distribution services provider for customer communications
• BR GroupcoreOthersParent company group providing whistleblower system and corporate governance oversight. Whistleblowing handled through BR Group platform at podanioznameni.cz/brgroup
• GWO (Global Wind Organisation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining programs aligned with GWO standards for wind energy sector safety training
• Professional ambassadorscoreOthersTop professionals at height including Miroslav Malý, Štěpán Kubeček, and Jan Špiroch who test products and provide feedback for development of highly functional equipment

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mammut: Swiss climbing and mountaineering equipment brand covering ropes, harnesses, carabiners, helmets, and apparel. Competes with Singing Rock across consumer climbing product categories and also serves professional mountaineering and alpine rescue markets.
• Petzl: French manufacturer of climbing and work-at-height equipment including harnesses, helmets, descenders, headlamps, and rope access gear. Directly comparable to Singing Rock across both consumer climbing and professional industrial PPE verticals, with broader scale and deeper global distribution.
• Kong Italy: Italian manufacturer of carabiners, connectors, and hardware for climbing, mountaineering, work-at-height, and rescue. Directly comparable to Singing Rock's hardware category (carabiners, pulleys, descenders) with significant overlap in professional/rescue customer segments.
• DMM International: Welsh manufacturer of climbing hardware including carabiners, quickdraws, harnesses, belay devices, and rigging equipment. Direct peer in climbing hardware categories with comparable product breadth across consumer climbing and professional rigging.
• Edelrid: German rope and climbing equipment manufacturer with deep expertise in rope construction and safety-critical textile products. Directly comparable to Singing Rock's rope technology portfolio (Route 44, Inter Core) and harness/carabiner categories across climbing and industrial verticals.
• Skylotec: German specialist in fall protection and work-at-height PPE including harnesses, lanyards, fall arresters, and rope access systems. Direct competitor in the professional work-at-height and industrial PPE market that Singing Rock addresses through its professional product line.
• Camp Safety: Italian manufacturer of climbing and work-at-height safety equipment with a dedicated Camp Safety division for industrial rope access and fall protection. Closely comparable to Singing Rock's professional work-at-height product line (harnesses, descenders, ascenders, pulleys, fall arresters).
• Beal: French specialist rope manufacturer producing dynamic, static, and semi-static ropes for climbing, rope access, and rescue. Highly comparable to Singing Rock's rope technology portfolio and professional work-at-height rope specifications.
• Black Diamond Equipment: US-based manufacturer and retailer of climbing hardware, harnesses, helmets, and headlamps for climbing, skiing, and mountain sports. Direct competitor in consumer climbing equipment with comparable product categories (carabiners, harnesses, helmets) and similar dual consumer/professional go-to-market.

Emerging players

• Irudek: Spanish manufacturer of fall protection and work-at-height equipment with growing presence in PPE inspection and training services. Comparable to Singing Rock through overlap in professional work-at-height products and adjacent training/inspection service offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/singing-rock
• Instagraminstagram.com/singingrock_official

Compliance39 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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