RIG Systems Ltd

What RIG Systems Ltd does

RIG Systems Ltd is a UK-based private limited company founded in 2001 and headquartered at the Meldon Quarry Training Centre in Okehampton, Devon. It operates as a specialist rescue, safety, and medical services provider, combining accredited training course delivery with e-commerce distribution of branded personal protective equipment. The company does not develop proprietary technology; instead, it acts as a regulated intermediary that resells certified safety and rescue hardware from manufacturers including Petzl, Lyon, CMC, Harken, Beal, and Abtech Safety, alongside delivering in-house training programmes.

The training portfolio is the core of the business and is organised around sector-specific accreditations: GWO (Global Wind Organisation) for wind turbine industry training, IRATA Levels 1–3 for rope access, City & Guilds for confined space, and DEFRA-aligned water safety and rescue content. Course lines also include rope rescue (responder through technician-trainer levels), HART paramedic training, Police training, First Aid, and Working at Height. The company maintains dedicated sub-brands (RIG Medical, GWO wind training) and operates the Meldon Quarry facility as a practical training venue with optional on-site enterprise delivery.

RIG Systems monetises through three revenue streams: professional services revenue from training course delivery and consultancy (one_time_license-style equipment sales act as a secondary stream), priced via 'on application' quotes for B2B training and unit pricing for e-commerce equipment (typically ex-VAT, with 20% VAT added at checkout). The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer e-commerce for equipment sales (small basket £5–£7,756.80) combined with phone-led and on-site enterprise sales for training contracts. Customer segments span industrial safety (primary), wind turbine industry, specialist rescue environments, HART paramedics, and UK police forces. The company employs 9 people, serves only the United Kingdom market, and has no disclosed funding, investors, or M&A activity.

Name

RIG Systems Ltd

Legal name

Rig Systems Ltd

Website

https://rigsystems.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

RIG Systems Ltd is a UK-based accredited safety training and equipment distribution provider serving industrial safety, wind turbine, emergency services, and specialist rescue customers. It delivers GWO, IRATA, City & Guilds, and DEFRA-aligned courses and resells certified equipment via e-commerce from its Devon headquarters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Safety Training and Equipment

akta.pro primary industry

Heavy Equipment Maintenance & Repair (Construction/Mining) (EDAOAEAH)

Keywords

• Industrial safety training
• Rope access equipment
• Fall protection gear
• Wind turbine training
• Rescue equipment supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Okehampton

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Training Course Delivery: RIG Systems generates revenue through providing accredited training courses including GWO courses (Manual Handling, Working at Height, First Aid, Fire Awareness), IRATA training (levels 1-3), Confined Space Training, First Aid Training, HART Training, Police Training, Rope Rescue Training, and Water Safety & Rescue Training. Courses are offered with City and Guilds accreditation where applicable.
2. Safety Equipment Sales: The company sells industrial safety equipment, fall protection gear, rescue equipment, harnesses, anchors, rope access equipment, and related accessories through their e-commerce platform. Products include harnesses (NEWTON, SEQUOIA), anchors (PROGRESS ADJUST, COEUR BOLT, NAJA), rope care products, helmets, gloves, and specialized rescue equipment.
3. Consultancy Services: RIG Systems offers consultancy services for industrial safety sectors and specialist rescue environments, providing expert guidance on safety compliance and rescue procedures.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

RIG Systems provides accredited industrial safety and specialist rescue training courses (GWO, IRATA, City and Guilds) alongside the supply of branded fall protection, rope access, and rescue equipment at a dedicated training centre in Okehampton, Devon. The company also offers consultancy services for industrial safety and specialist rescue environments. Equipment is sourced from established manufacturers (Petzl, Lyon, CMC, Harken, Beal, Abtech Safety) and sold through its own e-commerce platform.

Product overview

RIG Systems Ltd operates as a specialist rescue, safety, and medical services provider offering both equipment products and training services. Their product portfolio centers on personal protective equipment (harnesses like NEWTON and NEWTON EASYFIT), anchor systems (including PROGRESS ADJUST-I, BAT'INOX, COLLINOX, NAJA, and EJECT friction savers), rigging plates (PAW and RIG PLATE SQUID), and rescue hardware (swivels, slings, descenders like JAG and I'D EVAC). Their training services include GWO-accredited wind turbine courses (Manual Handling, Working at Height, First Aid, Fire Awareness), IRATA rope access training (Levels 1-3), Confined Space Training with City & Guilds accreditation, First Aid Training, Rope Rescue Training, HART Training for paramedics, Police Training, Water Safety & Rescue Training, and Working at Height Training. The company serves industrial safety sectors and specialist rescue environments, operating from their training centre at Meldon Quarry in Okehampton, Devon.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RIG Medical: Specialist medical training division providing first aid courses and bespoke First Person on Scene courses for specialist industrial emergency rescue teams.
• GWO (Global Wind Organisation)

Products and services

• NEWTON European Version Harness Lightweight fall-arrest harness with ergonomic design, color-coded straps, and textile sternal/metal dorsal attachment points, certified to European and Russian standards. Sold to industrial safety workers and rescue personnel.
• NEWTON EASYFIT International Version Harness Comfortable, quick-donning fall-arrest harness with padded shoulder straps, FAST LT PLUS buckles, breathable construction, zippered pockets, and fall indicators; certified to North American, European, and Russian standards. Sold to industrial safety workers and rescue personnel.
• PROGRESS ADJUST-I Anchor Lightweight, compact adjustable anchor lanyard with ADJUST rope adjuster for quickly setting up fixed anchor points, available in 2m, 3m, and 5m lengths and certified to CE EN 795, EAC, GB 30862/B. Sold to rope access and rescue technicians.
• Anchors and Slings Range Range of anchor equipment including resin anchors (BAT'INOX, COLLINOX), bolt anchors (COEUR BOLT), adjustable straps (CONNEXION VARIO, CONNEXION FIXE), friction savers (NAJA, EJECT), and polyester/nylon/Dyneema sewn slings for setting up belays or anchors. Sold to rope access and rescue technicians.
• NAJA Friction Saver Adjustable friction saver for tree care with integrated pulley and retrieval system, four adjustment positions, and compliance with ANSI Z133 standard. Sold to tree care and rescue professionals.
• EJECT Friction Saver Adjustable friction saver with integrated pulley and choking function for tree care, featuring multiple setup configurations, retrieval ball system, and ANSI Z133 compliance. Sold to tree care and rescue professionals.
• PAW Rigging Plates Forged aluminum rigging plates for organizing workstations and multi-anchor systems, available in S, M, L sizes with breaking strengths up to 50 kN. Sold to rope access and rescue technicians.
• RIG PLATE SQUID (CMC) Multi-planar rigging plate for twin tension rope systems (TTRS) and load-sharing applications, featuring perpendicular attachment points and NFPA 2500 General Use and Technical Use certification. Sold to rescue technicians.
• Work Positioning and Descenders (JAG, I'D EVAC) Rescue and work positioning devices including the JAG system haul unit and I'D EVAC self-braking descenders with anti-panic functions. Sold to rescue and rope access technicians.
• JAG RESCUE KIT Comprehensive rescue kit for water safety and rescue operations, paired with RIG Systems' water safety and rescue training courses. Sold to water rescue teams and emergency responders.
• GWO Training Courses Global Wind Organisation accredited training including Manual Handling, Working at Height, First Aid, and Fire Awareness for wind turbine industry workers, delivered at the Meldon Quarry training centre.
• IRATA Training (Levels 1-3) Industrial Rope Access Trade Association training from Level 1 to Level 3 at the IRATA accredited centre in Okehampton, Devon, for rope access technicians.
• Confined Space Training Confined space training helping duty holders meet Confined Spaces Regulations 1997 requirements, with City and Guilds accreditation, including Confined Space Access and Rescue (CONSAR) courses.
• First Aid Training First aid training from basic everyday skills to specialist First Person on Scene courses for industrial emergency rescue teams, incorporating hazardous environment scenarios.
• Rope Rescue Training Programmes ranging from responder personal safety through to technician trainer level, including advanced highlines, anchor installation, and complex high directional techniques.
• HART Training Training designed for operational requirements of HART paramedics in the field, based on high-risk working locations and practical risk management experience.
• Police Training Training designed for operational requirements of police officers in the field, based on experience of high-risk working locations and practical risk management.
• Water Safety & Rescue Training Training from basic working near water awareness to Swift Water Rescue Technician level, compliant with DEFRA guidance for water safety and rescue training modules.
• Working At Height Training Training helping duty holders meet Work at Height Regulations 2005 requirements, tailored to site requirements and often delivered at client locations.
• Consultancy Services Consultancy services for industrial safety sectors and specialist rescue environments, providing expert guidance on safety compliance and rescue procedures.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Petzl: French manufacturer of rope access, work-at-height, and rescue equipment; RIG Systems is a Petzl distributor, making Petzl a supplier/enabler rather than a direct competitor.

Direct peers

• Survivex: UK-based training provider serving industrial, oil & gas, and wind sectors with safety and competence courses, competing directly for the same GWO and industrial safety customer base.
• Arco: UK's largest safety equipment distributor with an integrated training division, competing across both the equipment resale and accredited training categories.
• Height Safety Engineers: UK specialist in work-at-height safety training and equipment provision, directly overlapping with RIG Systems' working at height, rope access, and fall protection offerings.
• Lyon Equipment: UK specialist distributor of rope access, rescue, and work-at-height equipment (also a brand partner of RIG Systems), offering overlapping product training and equipment supply.

Broad incumbents

• Maersk Training: International safety training provider operating in the UK with courses in working at height, confined space, and emergency response, competing for similar industrial safety customers.
• RelyOn Nutec: Global safety and competence training provider with strong UK presence, offering industrial, wind, and emergency response training that overlaps with RIG Systems' course portfolio.
• Total Safety: US-headquartered global provider of industrial safety training and equipment services with a UK/EU footprint, offering an integrated training-plus-equipment model similar to RIG Systems' approach.
• 3M Fall Protection (formerly Capital Safety): Global manufacturer of fall protection and rescue equipment (including the Capital Safety and Protecta brands), competing with RIG Systems' equipment distribution and training offerings at scale.

Regional players

• CTC Training: UK-based training provider offering health & safety, confined space, and working at height courses, overlapping with RIG Systems' UK-domestic training portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance13 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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