ZERO Height Safety

What ZERO Height Safety does

ZERO Height Safety is a 100% New Zealand-owned manufacturer and distributor of professional-grade fall protection and height safety PPE, founded in 1998 and headquartered in Christchurch with additional offices in Auckland and Brisbane. The company designs, sources (manufactured in ISO-9001 accredited factories primarily in Europe), and distributes a comprehensive range of harnesses, helmets, lanyards, self-retracting lifelines, ropes, anchors, confined space equipment, and rescue gear through a network of certified resellers and service agents across New Zealand, Australia, and select European markets. Its product portfolio is anchored by two sub-brands: the premium ZERO Plus Range (Elite, Superior, Rigger, Form X, Tradesman harnesses, plus ScaffPro lanyards and Ventura rope lines featuring 3D spacer mesh and aluminium hardware) and the helmet range spanning the Pinnacle Exo family (vented, non-vented, electrical protection, molten metal variants), the Koroyd-integrated Pinnacle Zertec, and the flagship Apex X2 launched in 2023.

The company makes money through three revenue streams: one-time sales of PPE equipment distributed via resellers and direct quote requests; professional services revenue from testing, servicing, and certification of PPE performed by its certified service agent network; and recurring subscription revenue from product registration via the Scannable platform, which provides lifecycle tracking and compliance data across 22,000+ PPE products from over 200 manufacturers. ZERO differentiates through broad regulatory compliance (CE, AS/NZS, EN, ANSI/ISEA), proprietary technology partnerships (Koroyd impact absorption, Twiceme emergency data), and a 25-year operating history. Its primary customer segments are industrial and construction workers, electrical and utility workers, arborists, and rescue services, with go-to-market executed predominantly through channel partners and quote-based B2B sales rather than direct e-commerce.

Name

ZERO Height Safety

Legal name

ZERO Height Safety (NZ/AU) Limited

Website

https://zeroheightsafety.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ZERO Height Safety is a 100% New Zealand-owned fall protection and height safety PPE manufacturer, founded in 1998, selling harnesses, helmets, SRLs, ropes, and rescue equipment through certified resellers and service agents across New Zealand, Australia, and Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Personal Protective Equipment (Fall Protection)

akta.pro primary industry

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Gloves, Masks/Respirators, Gowns, Face Shields) (HLAHANAF)

Keywords

• Fall protection equipment
• Height safety PPE
• Industrial safety harnesses
• Safety helmets
• Rope access equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Christchurch

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. PPE Equipment Sales: Sale of height safety equipment including harnesses, helmets, lanyards, self-retracting lifelines, anchors, ropes, connectors, confined space equipment, and rescue gear. Products are available through resellers and direct quote requests.
2. PPE Testing, Servicing & Certification: Testing and certification services for webbing products, self-retracting lifelines, fall arrest devices, rope devices, confined space PPE, connectors, and rescue equipment. Conducted by certified service agents.
3. Product Registration Services: Product registration providing access to manufacturers data, compliance information, service reminders, warranty support, and lifecycle tracking through Scannable app.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

ZERO Height Safety manufactures and distributes fall protection and height safety PPE including harnesses, helmets, lanyards, self-retracting lifelines, anchors, ropes, connectors, confined space equipment, and rescue gear. The company also provides authorized PPE testing, servicing, and certification through a network of certified service agents across New Zealand and Australia, plus a digital product registration service for lifecycle tracking.

Product overview

ZERO Height Safety is a 100% New Zealand-owned manufacturer of professional-grade fall protection and height safety equipment, operating for 25 years. The product portfolio is organized into two main sub-brands: the standard range and the premium Plus Range. The Plus Range encompasses harnesses (Elite, Superior, Rigger, Form X, Tradesman), lanyards (ScaffPro), rope lines (Ventura), and self-retracting lifelines (BlockMax1), all featuring ergonomic 3D spacer mesh padding, aluminium hardware, and moisture-wicking fabric. The standalone helmet range includes Pinnacle Exo (vented and non-vented, with electrical and molten metal protection variants) and Pinnacle Zertec (with integrated Koroyd impact absorption technology). The Apex X2 helmet represents the next-generation flagship. The rope and anchor portfolio includes Tactix kernmantle static ropes (10.5mm, 11mm, 12mm), Templink temporary roof anchors, Anchor-to-Go, Descend Mate aluminium tripod for confined space, and Portable Steel Davit systems. The company also offers the Smart Spider Max powered ascender for rope access, complete work-at-height kits (Tradesman Pro Kit), and technology integrations including Koroyd impact protection and Twiceme emergency information systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PLUS Range: Safety harnesses designed for all-day comfort and fit with ergonomic padding, breathable 3D spacer mesh, and lightweight aluminum attachment points.
• Koroyd

Products and services

• ZERO Apex X2 Helmet Next-generation industrial safety helmet offering advanced head protection compliant with AS/NZS 1801:2024 Type 4 and BS EN 397:2025 Type 2 standards, addressing falls from height, slips, trips, and lateral impacts.
• ZERO Pinnacle Exo Helmet Multi-impact tested safety helmet available in vented and non-vented variants, with electrical protection (EN 50365 Class 0 rated to 1500 Vdc/1000 Vac) and molten metal splash protection. Integrates slots for cap-attached ear protectors and direct-fit visors.
• ZERO Pinnacle Zertec Helmet Vented multi-impact tested helmet with integrated Koroyd technology for superior impact absorption. Koroyd's welded tubes crumple systematically on impact, absorbing maximum force from direct or angled impacts.
• ZERO Rigger Harness All-purpose construction and rescue harness with padded waist belt, 3D moisture-wicking mesh fabric, offset side positioning D-rings, and shoulder rescue loops. Suitable for pole, rescue, and confined space work. Certified to EN 361, EN 358, EN 1497, and EN 813.
• ZERO Superior Harness Multi-purpose full body harness with padded waist belt, 3D moisture-wicking mesh fabric, and offset side positioning D-rings for fall arrest, restraint, and work positioning. Certified to EN 361 and EN 358.
• ZERO Form X Harness Latest-generation multi-purpose harness featuring a single-piece vest design with automatic buckles, shoulder and leg padding, breathable vest, and rescue loops. Designed to form to the body for all-day comfort without pressure points.
• ZERO BlockMax1 Self-Retracting Lifeline Self-locking cable fall arrest device with heavy-duty thermoplastic housing, 5mm galvanised steel cable, internal energy absorption system, swivelling anchorage point, and self-locking snap hook with impact indicator. Available in 6m, 10m, and 15m cable lengths. Certified to EN 360 and AS/NZS 1891.3.
• ZERO Tactix Kernmantle Static Ropes (11mm and 12mm) Low-stretch, high-strength kernmantle static ropes for industrial abseiling, general industry, rescue lifeline use, work positioning and restraint. Breaking force 3,084kg (11mm) and 4,205kg (12mm); certified to EN 1891:1998 and AS 4142.3-1993.
• ZERO Descend Mate Confined Space Tripod Multifunctional aluminium tripod for lifting loads, confined space access, and personnel rescue. Adjustable telescopic legs with chain or webbing, rated to 500kg. Certified to EN 795:2012.
• ZERO Templink Temporary Roof Anchor Temporary roof anchoring device that installs onto metal or tile roofs using existing roofing fixings. Rated for one person (15kN) with multi-directional integral shock absorber. For fall arrest and work restraint use only.
• ZERO PSD Portable Steel Davit System Portable steel davit arm system with arm lengths of 150cm and mast heights of 60cm or 120cm. Environment-resistant, fully modular device for lifting loads up to 500kg, personal protection for up to 3 people, or rescue operations. Made of stainless steel.
• ZERO Smart Spider Max Powered Ascender Powered ascender featuring automated ascending technology that improves efficiency and safety when reaching elevated structures, positioned as a premium rope access ascender.
• ZERO Tradesman Pro Kit Complete work-at-height kit from the Plus Range including the Tradesman Harness, Pinnacle Exo multi-impact helmet, ScaffPro twin-tailed elasticated lanyard, and Ventura rope line, designed for comfort and durability over extended work periods.
• PPE Testing, Servicing & Certification Authorized testing and certification services for webbing products, self-retracting lifelines, fall arrest devices, rope devices, confined space PPE, connectors, and rescue equipment. Conducted by a network of certified service agents throughout New Zealand and Australia to ensure ongoing regulatory compliance.
• ZERO Product Registration Service Digital product registration providing access to manufacturers data, compliance information, service reminders, warranty support, and lifecycle tracking through the Scannable app, covering 22,000+ PPE products from 200+ manufacturers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Koroyd structure is 95% air for lightweight protection

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ScannablecoreTechnology or IntegrationScannable provides equipment tracking technology allowing users to scan PPE gear and access manufacturer data and compliance information. The platform holds details of 22,000+ PPE products from over 200 manufacturers, enabling lifecycle tracking and inventory management.
• KoroydcoreTechnology or IntegrationKoroyd provides advanced impact absorption technology integrated into ZERO helmets. The technology features welded tubes that crumple on impact to absorb force, with 95% air structure for lightweight protection.
• CookescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCertified service agent in New Zealand providing PPE testing, servicing, and certification. Locations in Christchurch and Auckland.
• Allquip NZcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCertified service agent in New Zealand providing PPE testing, servicing, and certification. Location in Hamilton (Te Rapa).
• Howard Material Handling LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCertified service agent in New Zealand providing PPE testing, servicing, and certification. Location in Lower Hutt.
• HSE - Height Safety EngineeringcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCertified service agent in New Zealand providing PPE testing, servicing, and certification. Location in Rotorua.
• HSScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCertified service agent in Australia providing PPE testing, servicing, and certification. Location in Yatala, Queensland.
• Safemaster Safety ProductscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCertified service agent in Australia providing PPE testing, servicing, and certification. Location in Canning Vale, Western Australia.
• ZERO Height Safety Service Agent NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCertified service agents trained and authorized by ZERO Height Safety throughout New Zealand and Australia, providing authorized maintenance, testing, and certification services to ensure customer safety compliance.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pure Safety Group: Irish-headquartered fall-protection group (Pitch Industries, Checkmate, Kratos Safety) with global distribution across harnesses, SRLs, anchors, and rescue. Comparable in scale and channel-led GTM motion to ZERO.
• Petzl: French manufacturer of fall protection, rope access, climbing, and head protection equipment with a global footprint. Directly comparable to ZERO across harnesses, helmets, lanyards, anchors, and rope-access gear.
• MSA Safety: US-listed safety equipment manufacturer with broad fall-protection, head, respiratory, and gas-detection portfolios. Directly competes with ZERO in industrial helmets and harnesses used at height.
• Camp Safety: Italian manufacturer of fall-arrest, rope-access, and rescue equipment (harnesses, helmets, energy absorbers). Comparable mid-sized European competitor overlapping ZERO's Plus Range and confined-space/rescue lines.
• Tractel: Global specialist in fall protection, lifting, and load-measurement equipment with comparable harness, SRL, anchor, and davit/tripod lines (including the ZERO Descend Mate and PSD categories).
• Irudek: Spanish fall-protection specialist offering harnesses, lanyards, SRLs, and rescue equipment across Europe and Latin America. Comparable mid-sized competitor to ZERO in the European fall-protection market ZERO is expanding into.
• Guardian Fall Protection: US-based fall-protection manufacturer offering harnesses, anchors, SRLs, and roof-safety systems. Directly comparable to ZERO's roof anchor (Templink, Anchor-to-Go) and horizontal lifeline (Z-Line) categories.
• KASK: Italian-headquartered industrial and mountaineering helmet manufacturer whose safety-helmet range (including electrically insulating and molten-metal variants) directly overlaps with the ZERO Pinnacle Exo family.

Broad incumbents

• 3M (DBI-SALA / Protecta): Global safety conglomerate whose DBI-SALA and Protecta brands dominate fall-arrest equipment (harnesses, SRLs, anchors, rescue). Overlaps ZERO's full product portfolio and competes for the same industrial and construction accounts.
• Honeywell (Miller Fall Protection): Honeywell's Miller by Honeywell brand is a long-established fall-protection line spanning harnesses, SRLs, anchors, and confined-space equipment. Directly comparable to ZERO's Plus Range and rescue offerings.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance20 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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