Safety Respect AB

What Safety Respect AB does

Safety Respect AB is a Sweden-based (Östersund) provider of fall protection systems and services for the construction industry, selling both collective and personal protective equipment. Its product portfolio spans proprietary systems including SR Standard, FlexSystem, HallSystem, Safety Screen System, and ACCESS barriers, complemented by PPE. The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications, and its products conform to EN standards and OSHA requirements, positioning it as a compliant supplier in regulated markets. Beyond hardware, it offers installation services, the SafetyCheck inspection offering, and training through its Academy, building a service wrap around the installed base.

The company operates a direct go-to-market model with field sales advisors across 14+ countries (Sweden, Norway, Finland, the Baltic states, Germany, the UK, the USA, and Turkey). It has secured named relationships with several large Nordic contractors including Veidekke, NCC, Wästbygg, and Peab. Pricing is quote-based and project-specific, reflecting enterprise sales rather than high-volume distribution. Recent strategic actions include geographic expansion into new markets, a new factory (2017), partnerships with Wästbygg (2017) and Garda Anleggsikring (Norway, 2018), and a CEO transition to Kim Hallgren. No funding rounds or revenue figures are publicly disclosed, suggesting a privately held, likely bootstrapped operating model.

The business model combines one-time product sales with installation revenue and recurring service revenue from inspection (SafetyCheck) and training (Academy). The company appears to be a focused niche player within a regulated segment, where certification, local presence, and project specification lock-in are the primary competitive levers rather than technology differentiation. No AI/ML capabilities are evidenced in the source material.

Name

Safety Respect AB

Legal name

SafetyRespect AB

Website

https://safetyrespect.se

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Safety Respect AB is a Sweden-based provider of fall protection systems, installation, inspection (SafetyCheck), and training (Academy) for construction firms, operating across 14+ countries and serving major Nordic contractors including Veidekke, NCC, Wästbygg, and Peab.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Safety Equipment

SIC

Construction Machinery & Equip (3531)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction Safety & Site Safety Management (EDABAEAL)

Keywords

• Fall protection systems
• Construction safety equipment
• Personal protective equipment
• Construction site safety
• Fall protection training

Headquarters

HQ city

Östersund

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fall Protection Products: Sale of collective and personal fall protection equipment including anchoring systems, barrier nets, guard rails, harnesses, and related components for the construction industry
2. Installation Services: Professional installation and assembly of fall protection systems performed by SafetyRespect's trained installers in collaboration with customers
3. Training Services: SafetyRespect Academy provides educational courses on fall protection, rescue operations, and safety compliance. Courses held at SafetyRespect facilities or customer locations

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Safety Respect AB develops, manufactures, and sells modular collective and personal fall protection systems for the construction industry, including guard rails, barrier nets, anchor points, harnesses, and configurable systems (SR Standard, FlexSystem, HallSystem, Safety Screen). The company complements its product portfolio with professional installation services, recurring inspection (SafetyCheck), and structured training and certification through the SafetyRespect Academy.

Product overview

Safety Respect AB is a fall protection specialist for the construction industry offering a comprehensive portfolio of collective and personal fall protection solutions. The company provides a modular product architecture consisting of the SR STANDARD system (brackets, posts, rails, safety nets), FLEXSYSTEM (flexible components for facades and eaves), HALLSYSTEM (for industrial buildings), SKYDDSSKÄRMSSYSTEM (debris catching screens), ACCESS barriers (perimeter security), and Personal Fall Protection equipment (harnesses, helmets, kits). The portfolio is complemented by SafetyRespect Academy training services, an interactive 3D Demo tool, SafetyCheck inspection services, and a comprehensive Fall Protection Guide. Products are designed in Sweden with manufacturing in the company's own high-tech facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SafetyRespect Academy: Training and education division providing courses on fall protection, rescue operations, and safety equipment usage for construction industry professionals
• SafetyCheck
• SR Standard
• FLEXSystem
• HALLSystem
• Skyddsskärmssystem

Products and services

• SR STANDARD System Modular collective fall protection system consisting of brackets, posts, rails, and safety nets for various construction applications including beams, columns, balconies, slabs, and walls. Sold to construction companies and contractors for worker fall protection on building sites.
• FLEXSYSTEM Flexible fall protection system with configurable components for facades, gables, eaves, and hanging walkways, allowing adjustable distance between the structure and the safety barrier. Sold to construction companies for facade and roof edge protection.
• HALLSYSTEM Collective fall protection system specifically designed for industrial hall buildings with adjustable post holders and aluminum components. Sold to contractors building industrial halls and large structures.
• SKYDDSSKÄRMSSYSTEM (Safety Screen System) Safety screen system for catching falling debris and objects on slabs, scaffolding, and walls to protect workers and the public from falling materials. Sold to construction companies for overhead falling object protection.
• ACCESS Barrier System Barrier and access control system for securing construction site perimeters with galvanized or powder-coated guardrails, fences, and stanchions. Sold to construction companies for site perimeter security and access control.
• Personal Fall Protection (PPE) Personal protective equipment including harnesses (SR Body, SR Jämtland, SR Technic), helmets (SR Flash), and various attachment devices for individual worker fall protection on construction sites. Sold to construction companies and individual workers.
• Fall Protection Kits Pre-configured kits for specific applications including Construction Kit, Mobile Platform Kit, Rescue Kit, Roof Kit, and Positioning Kit with all necessary fall protection components bundled together. Sold to construction companies for turnkey PPE deployment.
• TrailerSafe Loading Platform Loading platform with integrated personal fall protection for safe loading and unloading operations at construction sites. Sold to construction companies for material handling safety.
• SafetyRespect Academy Training services for fall protection including personal fall protection courses, collective fall protection, rescue training, confined spaces, competent person certification, and special scaffolding training. Courses are delivered at SafetyRespect facilities or customer locations.
• SafetyCheck Safety control and inspection service for fall protection equipment ensuring regulatory compliance. Sold as a paid inspection service to construction companies with installed fall protection systems.
• Installation Services (Montage) Professional installation and assembly of fall protection systems performed by SafetyRespect's trained installers in collaboration with customers at construction sites. Sold as a professional service tied to product deployment.

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Garda AnleggsikringcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 29 November 2018Partnership agreement in Norway for distribution and service of fall protection products. Garda Anleggsikring is a Norwegian company specializing in construction site safety.
• WästbyggcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 December 2017Strategic partnership agreement for fall protection solutions. Wästbygg is a Swedish construction company.
• PeabcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDelivered collective fall protection to Hökälla Säteri project - 288 rental apartments in Gothenburg. Peab is one of Sweden's largest construction companies.
• VeidekkecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSelected as preferred supplier for fall protection solutions. Delivered to Branddörren project in Bandhagen. Veidekke is a major Norwegian construction and housing developer.
• NCCcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDelivered and installed fall protection for project Elitseglaren in Linköping. NCC is a leading Nordic construction company.

Scale indicators2 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SKYLOTEC: German-based manufacturer of fall protection PPE, harnesses, and anchorage systems for work at height. Comparable product portfolio and a like-minded European manufacturing footprint.
• XSPlatforms: Netherlands-based manufacturer of modular fall protection and facade access systems. Closely comparable modular systems approach for facades, roofs, and building edges.
• Petzl: French-founded global manufacturer of fall protection equipment (harnesses, lanyards, helmets, anchors) for work at height and rescue. Closely comparable product portfolio and target customer base (construction, industrial, rescue professionals).
• Werner Co: US-based manufacturer of ladders, climbing equipment, and fall protection accessories. Overlaps with SafetyRespect in personal fall protection and access solutions for working at height.
• Tractel: French-headquartered global provider of fall protection, lifting, and load-handling equipment for construction and industry. Closely aligned with SafetyRespect's collective and personal fall protection systems and services.
• Guardian Fall Protection: US-based manufacturer of fall protection equipment including guardrails, anchors, harnesses, and self-retracting lifelines. Direct competitor in collective and personal fall protection for construction sites.

Emerging players

• Uniline Safety: UK-based height safety and fall protection solutions provider focused on collective protection, anchors, and inspection services. Regional overlap with SafetyRespect's UK and Northern European operations.

Broad incumbents

• Kee Safety: UK-based global provider of fall protection, guardrails, and safe-access solutions for commercial, industrial, and rooftop applications. Overlaps with SafetyRespect's collective fall protection and barrier product lines.
• 3M (Capital Safety / DBI-Sala / Protecta): Global industrial conglomerate whose Capital Safety division (brands DBI-Sala and Protecta) is a leading fall protection equipment provider. Comparable product set with vastly broader portfolio, R&D resources, and distribution.
• Honeywell (Miller Fall Protection): Industrial conglomerate offering the Miller brand of fall arrest harnesses, anchors, and self-retracting lifelines. Overlaps directly with SafetyRespect's personal fall protection range and serves similar construction and industrial end-markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/safetyrespect
• Facebookfacebook.com/safetyrespect.se
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/safetyrespect-se

Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries9 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 →

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