Xtirpa

What Xtirpa does

Xtirpa, operated by PSP Innova Inc., is a Canadian designer and manufacturer of modular fall protection and confined space access and rescue systems. Founded in 1998 by Martin Dufour and Denis Poissant in Granby, Quebec, the company originally distributed industrial equipment to Quebec utilities before pivoting in 2000 to specialized confined space safety hardware after securing a 287-unit manhole barricade contract with Hydro-Québec. The product portfolio centers on configurable davit arm systems with reaches from 300 mm to 2400 mm, the XLT modular and adjustable mast systems (4.5–7.6 m), tripod systems, the Xtirpa winch (IN-2477), X-Trak-R pole hoists for horizontal and vertical access, and accessories including universal posts, mural angular adapters, and ratchet levers. The 2025 Rescue Slider extends the line into the rescue category. Construction uses aluminum 6061-T6 and stainless steel SS304/SS316, and all core products are certified to ANSI Z359.1, OSHA 1910.66, CSA Z259.2.1, EN 795, CE (EPI 2016/425), and CEN/TS 16415 for two-user systems, with manufacturing under ISO 9001 and testing under ISO-17025 in an in-house laboratory.

The company runs a hybrid B2B enterprise go-to-market combining direct sales (quote-based, supported by a website AI assistant, AR visualization, and System Configurator) with a global network of certified national distribution and service center partners across Canada, the United States, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Brazil, with claimed presence in Asia, Oceania, the Middle East, and Africa. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales (davit systems, winches, masts, accessories) complemented by professional services including consulting, certified installation, the Xtirpa Academy training program, and product traceability. Pricing is quote-based with multi-year enterprise contracts; no public pricing or revenue figures are disclosed. Customers span oil and gas/energy/utilities, industrial manufacturing and pharma/food processing, emergency rescue and fire services, and construction/excavation verticals, with Hydro-Québec and Bell Canada cited as historical reference accounts. The 2021-built Xtirpa Academy facility in Granby supports distributor enablement and end-user confined space rescue certification.

Name

Xtirpa

Legal name

Xtirpa

Website

https://xtirpa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Xtirpa (PSP Innova Inc.) designs and manufactures modular fall protection and confined space access and rescue systems. Founded in 1998 in Granby, Quebec, the company sells globally through certified distribution partners to utilities, industrial, and emergency response sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fall Protection and Confined Space Safety Equipment

akta.pro primary industry

Life-Saving Appliances & Safety Equipment (Davit Systems, Lifeboats, Firefighting) (IMAJAIAG)

Keywords

• Confined space equipment
• Fall protection systems
• Davit arm systems
• Rescue retrieval equipment
• Industrial safety gear

Headquarters

HQ city

Granby

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sale of confined space access and fall protection equipment including davit arms, winches, tripod systems, pole hoists, XLT systems, and accessories. Products are sold through direct sales and distribution partners globally.
2. Professional Services: Consulting, installation, training, and custom solutions services for confined space safety. Services include certified installations, training programs through Xtirpa Academy, and product traceability services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Xtirpa designs and manufactures modular fall protection and confined space access and rescue systems. Its portfolio includes davit arms, pole hoists, winches, tripod systems, and XLT adjustable/modular mast systems made from aluminum 6061-T6 with stainless steel hardware, all certified to ANSI, OSHA, CSA, and CE standards. The company also offers installation, training (Xtirpa Academy), consulting, and custom solutions services globally through a certified partner network.

Product overview

Xtirpa, operated by PSP Innova Inc. (founded 1998, Granby, Quebec, Canada), designs and manufactures a comprehensive portfolio of confined space entry, fall protection, and rescue/retrieval systems. The product range centers on modular davit arm systems (with reach from 300mm to 2400mm and mounting options including fixed adapters, clamps, counterweights, H-bases, T-stabilizers, and floor adapters), combined with portable winches (IN-2477/2477S), tripod systems (IN-8017), pole hoists, and the XLT adjustable/modular mast systems for overhead anchor points. Supporting accessories include universal posts, ring adapters, mural angular adapters, and the new adjustable Rescue Slider. The portfolio covers vertical access (manhole, tank, pit entries), horizontal access (vessel, silo entries), and work-at-height applications. All core products are certified to ANSI Z359.1, CSA Z259.2.1, EN 795, and OSHA 1910.66 standards, and are designed to integrate with industry-standard SRLs (self-retracting lifelines) and winches. Xtirpa also offers augmented reality 3D model viewing and an AI assistant on its website, alongside a System Configurator tool for product selection.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Xtirpa Academy: Dedicated training facility for end users, trainers, and resellers to discover, learn about and use Xtirpa's modular products for fall protection and confined space.
• X-Trak-R
• XLT System

Products and services

• Xtirpa Winch (IN-2477 / IN-2477S)
• Xtirpa Tripod System (IN-8017)
• XLT Modular System (IN-8023)
• XLT Adjustable System (IN-8022)
• X-Trak-R Pole Hoist (IN-8025)
• Pole Hoist (IN-8008)
• Davit Arm Systems
• XLT Cart System
• Universal Post (IN-8021)
• Universal Ring Adapter (IN-2087)
• Mural Angular Adapter (IN-2314)
• Manhole Ratchet Lever (IN-2071)
• Xtirpa Academy Training
• Xtirpa Professional Services (Consulting, Installation, Custom Solutions, Test Lab)

Quantifiable outcome

• 287 manhole barricade systems installed for Hydro-Québec since 2000
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Xtirpa Distribution PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorXtirpa maintains a network of certified national distribution partners across multiple countries. Partners are leading confined space safety companies that receive specialized multi-day training on XTIRPA products, applications, configuration options, and effective marketing strategies. All partners commit to same quality standards as Xtirpa itself.
• Xtirpa Service CenterscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorService centers providing installation, maintenance, and support services for XTIRPA equipment. These centers undergo training certification to ensure consistent service quality and standards across the partner network.
• Canopy BrandsminorOthersCanopy Brands is referenced as a partner brand in Xtirpa's footer, suggesting a business relationship or co-marketing arrangement.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• FallTech: US manufacturer of fall protection and confined space access equipment with a comparable product line to Xtirpa (anchors, davit arms, retrieval systems) and a similar B2B industrial go-to-market.
• SKYLOTEC: German fall protection and rescue equipment manufacturer with a comparable product range (anchors, davits, winches, tripods) and similar focus on industrial, utility, and emergency services customers.
• Singing Rock: Czech fall protection, rope access, and rescue equipment manufacturer with a comparable product range and similar focus on industrial and emergency services customers across European and global markets.
• SafeWaze: US-based fall protection and confined space equipment manufacturer with overlapping product categories (davit systems, tripods, winches, rescue devices) targeting the same industrial and utility buyer base as Xtirpa.
• Tractel: International manufacturer of fall protection, lifting, and access equipment with a portfolio that overlaps Xtirpa's davit, tripod, and confined space systems, serving utilities, industrial, and construction end markets.
• Guardian Fall Protection: US-based fall protection equipment manufacturer offering anchors, davit systems, and confined space solutions that compete directly with Xtirpa in North American industrial and construction markets.
• Petzl: French specialist in rope access, fall protection, and confined space rescue equipment. Closely comparable to Xtirpa in product range (davit arms, tripods, winches, rescue devices), target customers, and global distribution model.

Broad incumbents

• MSA Safety: Global safety equipment manufacturer with a significant fall protection and confined space product line (davit arms, tripods, winches, harnesses), competing head-to-head with Xtirpa in industrial and utility markets.
• Honeywell (Miller Fall Protection): Honeywell's Miller brand is a major fall protection and confined space equipment provider with global distribution, broad product depth, and direct overlap with Xtirpa's davit and rescue systems.
• 3M (DBI-SALA / Protecta Fall Protection): 3M's Personal Safety division houses the DBI-SALA and Protecta brands, the broadest portfolio of fall-protection and confined space equipment globally, including davit arms, tripods, winches, and rescue systems that directly overlap Xtirpa's range.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@xtirpa
• Facebookfacebook.com/Xtirpa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/psp-innova

Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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