Kask Safety
Kask Safety is an Italian-headquartered, privately-held manufacturer of premium safety helmets and PPE accessories (visors, hearing protection, weather gear, headlamps) serving industrial, construction, utility, emergency-response, and technical-rescue professionals globally via four regional subsidiaries in Italy, the USA, Australia, and the UK.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2004
- HeadquartersChiuduno, Italy
- Headcount—
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Kask Safety does
Kask Safety is an Italian-headquartered, privately-held manufacturer of premium personal protective equipment (PPE), founded in 2004 by CEO Angelo Gotti in the Bergamo region of Italy and operating as KASK S.p.A. The company designs and produces safety helmets and a complementary accessory ecosystem — including visors, arc-rated face shields, hearing protection earmuffs, FR/weather accessories, and headlamps — for industrial, construction, electrical-utility, emergency-response, and technical-rescue professionals. Its helmet portfolio spans the Superplasma, Primero, Quantum, Zenith X, and Zenith X2 lines, with products certified to a broad stack of international standards (EN 397/16471/16473/1385/50365/12492, ANSI Z89.1/Z87.1/S3.19, ASTM F2178, CSA Z94.2/Z94.3, AS/NZS 4060, DGUV GS-ET-29, and ATEX). Proprietary technologies include the WG11 Rotational Impact Test (developed since 2019 and producing documented BrIC values below 0.39 across all tested helmets), the patented Adaptive Fit System / UP&DOWN Technology, Adaptive Brim Technology, Easy Click and Click-In accessory-integration systems, and D-Core Neopor Ccycled (BASF) recycled-content EPS internal shells.
The business operates a B2B hardware-sales model via four wholly-owned regional subsidiaries — KASK S.p.A. (Italy/Europe), KASK America Inc. (Charlotte, NC, USA), KASK Australia Pty Ltd. (South Melbourne), and KASK Sport & Safety Ltd. (London, UK) — generating revenue primarily from premium-priced helmet sales and recurring accessory purchases. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales, an Outlook-integrated book-a-meeting workflow, regional offices managing mid-market and enterprise accounts, participation in industry trade fairs (e.g., A+A), and multilingual digital marketing (YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn). The company maintains ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certifications, published its first Sustainability Report in 2024, and has secured multiple international design awards (iF Design Award 2023 for Quantum; German Design Award 2025 for Primero). No public financial disclosures, headcount, or revenue figures are available, and the company remains founder-owned with no disclosed venture capital or private equity investors.
Kask Safety firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Kask Safety
- Legal name
- KASK S.p.A.
- Website
- https://www.kask-safety.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2004
- Operating status
- Operating
- Short description
- Kask Safety is an Italian-headquartered, privately-held manufacturer of premium safety helmets and PPE accessories (visors, hearing protection, weather gear, headlamps) serving industrial, construction, utility, emergency-response, and technical-rescue professionals globally via four regional subsidiaries in Italy, the USA, Australia, and the UK.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Kask Safety industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Safety Helmets
- NAICS
- Motorcycle, Bicycle, and Parts Manufacturing (336991)
- SIC
- Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories (3714), Motorcycles, Bicycles & Parts (3751)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Powersports Safety, Helmets & Protective Gear Manufacturing (IMACAEAN)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Safety, Lighting & Security Hardware Manufacturing (Helmets/Lights/Locks) (IMACAOAJ), Helmets & Protective Headgear Retail (Motorcycle/ATV/Snow) (CRAMANAB), Protective & Work Accessories Manufacturing (Safety Gloves/Hi-Vis Accessories) (IMAOAFAH)
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Where Kask Safety is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Chiuduno
- HQ country
- Italy
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices4 records
Markets served
Kask Safety business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Safety Helmets: KASK's primary revenue stream from designing, manufacturing, and selling premium industrial safety helmets under multiple product lines (Zenith X2, Zenith X, Quantum, Primero, Superplasma) with various certifications (EN, ANSI, CSA, AS/NZS) to professional markets.
- Safety Accessories and Spare Parts: Sale of complementary products including visors (face and eye protection), hearing protection (earmuffs), weather protection accessories (balaclavas, neck shields, winter caps), headlamps, and replacement parts for helmets including padding, chinstraps, lamp clips, and cleaning supplies.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels8 records
Kask Safety product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Kask Safety designs, manufactures, and sells premium personal protective safety helmets for industrial, rescue, and sporting applications, distributed under product lines including Zenith X2, Zenith X, Quantum, Primero, and Superplasma. The company complements its helmets with a full ecosystem of certified accessories including visors, hearing protection, weather protection accessories, and headlamps. All products meet multiple international safety standards (EN, ANSI, CSA, AS/NZS) and undergo KASK's proprietary WG11 Rotational Impact Test.
Product overview
KASK Safety is an Italian safety equipment manufacturer founded in 2004, producing premium personal protective equipment for professional settings. The product portfolio centers on industrial safety helmets across multiple series (SUPERPLASMA, QUANTUM, PRIMERO, ZENITH X, ZENITH X2) complemented by a comprehensive ecosystem of accessories including visors, hearing protection, weather protection, and headlamps. The helmet lines target different applications: SUPERPLASMA for general industrial use, QUANTUM for extreme environments (wildland firefighting, technical rescue), PRIMERO for easy everyday head protection, and ZENITH X/X2 for premium demanding environments. Accessories are designed to integrate seamlessly across helmet lines through systems like Easy Click and Click-In. The company also maintains discontinued lines (ZENITH, HP PLUS, original SUPERPLASMA) for ongoing support. KASK helmets are tested to multiple regional standards including EN (Europe), ANSI (USA), CSA (Canada), and AS/NZS (Australia/New Zealand), and all helmets undergo the proprietary WG11 Rotational Impact Test for brain injury protection.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- KASK Safety: Dedicated safety collections for professional settings, providing maximum protection for head, face, eyes, and hearing in industrial and workplace environments.
- KASK Sport
- ZENITH X2
- ZENITH X
- QUANTUM
- PRIMERO
- SUPERPLASMA
- HP PLUS
Products and services
- SUPERPLASMA Safety Helmet Globally recognized safety helmet featuring 10 air intake ventilation channels, HD EPS internal shell with Neopor Ccycled foam for impact absorption, 2DRY moisture-wicking liner, and Advanced Lite chinstrap with 3 adjustment points. Designed for industrial applications requiring all-day comfort and multi-standard compliance (EN, ANSI, AS/NZS).
- QUANTUM Helmet for Extreme Environments Helmet designed for extreme environments featuring PC/PBT external shell for high impact and chemical resistance, HD EPS internal shell with thermoformed PS cover, Adaptive Fit System for personalized secure fit, and Quick Release Fastener. Complies with EN 16471 (wildland firefighting), EN 16473 (technical rescue), and EN 1385 (white water sports).
- PRIMERO Safety Helmet Safety helmet designed for easy universal head protection featuring polypropylene HD external shell with optimal impact absorption at lower temperatures (down to -30C), HD EPS internal shell with Neopor Ccycled foam, 2DRY liner, and Ergo Fit System. EN 397 compliant with additional tests for 440V a.c., -30C, LD, MM. Available in Primero Air and Primero PL variants.
- ZENITH X2 Safety Helmet High-performance safety helmet featuring Adaptive Fit System with double diameter dial and Self Adaptive Live Hinge, HD polypropylene external shell, D-Core Technology with Neopor Ccycled EPS, Dry+ liner with Hydrocool moisture-wicking, and Easy Click System for accessory integration. Available in standard, Air, FR, Full Brim, and MAX variants accommodating head sizes up to 66 cm.
- ZENITH X Safety Helmet Safety helmet designed for demanding environments featuring Adaptive Fit System, Advanced chinstrap with eco-leather, Easy Click System for accessory integration, and Dry+ liner technology. Available in fire-resistant (FR) variants for utility and industrial applications requiring European EN standard compliance.
- Safety Visors and Eye Protection Range of certified visors and goggles for KASK helmets including ZEN PLUS VISOR (EN ISO 16321, EN 14458, ANSI Z87.1), ZEN FF PLUS VISOR full face visor, FR GOGGLES (EN 166, EN 170 fire-resistant), ARC VISOR ATPV27 ERGO with arc protection up to 27 cal/cm2 (EN ISO 16321-1, DGUV GS-ET-29, ANSI Z87.1+ASTM F2178, CSA Z94.3), and ARC VISOR ATPV10 for lower-energy arc applications.
- Hearing Protection Ear Muffs Range of hearing protection ear muffs (SC1, SC2, SC3) for attachment to KASK helmets, meeting EN 352-3, ANSI S3.19, and CSA Z94.2-02 standards for use in industrial and construction environments.
- Weather Protection Accessories Range of weather protection accessories for KASK helmets including Winter Balaclava, FR Neck Protector (flame-resistant for firefighting and industrial use), Neck Shield RW (rotating neck shield for Zenith and Plasma helmet series), FR Sun Shield (Nomex/Kevlar with ATPV 22.2 cal/cm2), and Winter Cap Max for cold weather and larger head sizes.
- KASK Helmet Headlamps Range of headlamps compatible with KASK helmets including L-5 POWER (ATEX-certified for hazardous/explosive atmospheres, magnetic USB charging, 360 degree helmet mount, photoluminescent bezel) and KL-1, KL-2, KL-3 headlamps with front attachment system for industrial and rescue applications.
Quantifiable outcome
- All KASK helmets tested since 2019 achieve Brain Injury Criteria (BrIC) values <0.39, significantly below the <0.68 threshold for concussion risk
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Companies that use Kask Safety
Customer profileSegments5 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Kask Safety technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature10 records
Kask Safety partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- BASFcoreStrategic partnership with BASF for supply of Neopor Ccycled material - expanded polystyrene foam obtained from chemical recycling of plastic waste. This material is used in internal shells of Primero, Zenith X, and Superplasma helmet collections, enabling reduced carbon footprint while maintaining KASK's safety and quality standards. The partnership exemplifies KASK's commitment to circular economy and sustainable materials sourcing.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Kask Safety competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- 3M (Personal Safety Division): 3M's Personal Safety Division offers a full portfolio of industrial safety helmets (e.g., SecureFit, H-700 series) alongside respirators, hearing protection, and eye protection — directly competing with KASK across enterprise safety procurement where bundled PPE bids dominate.
- Honeywell Safety: Honeywell offers a broad portfolio of head protection (North, Howard Leight ranges) integrated with respiratory and fall protection — competing directly with KASK on enterprise safety helmet contracts, particularly in industrial and utility applications.
- Dräger: German-headquartered manufacturer of fire service helmets (HPS series) and respiratory protective equipment — competes with KASK in wildland firefighting, technical rescue, and emergency response segments where KASK's Quantum helmet is positioned.
- UVEX Safety Group: German-based PPE manufacturer offering industrial safety helmets (pheos, airwing) alongside eye, hearing, and hand protection — a direct competitor in European industrial head protection with comparable multi-standard certification and accessory integration.
Direct peers
- MSA Safety: MSA Safety is a leading global manufacturer of industrial safety helmets (V-Gard range), fire service helmets (Gallet), and accessories, with extensive multi-standard certification and global distribution — the closest direct competitor in KASK's core industrial and rescue segments.
- Petzl: French manufacturer of helmets and headlamps for technical rescue, climbing, and fire/rescue applications — comparable to KASK in extreme-environment head protection (cf. Quantum), accessory integration philosophy, and premium European positioning.
- Bullard: US manufacturer of industrial and fire service safety helmets (S61, LT series) with strong North American distribution. A direct peer to KASK in ANSI-certified Type I/II head protection and rescue/firefighting helmets.
- Schuberth: German manufacturer of motorcycle, motorsport, and industrial safety helmets. Overlaps with KASK's cycling/sport helmet range (KASK Sport brand) and broader helmet engineering capabilities, sharing a European premium manufacturing heritage.
- Centurion Safety Products: UK-based manufacturer of industrial safety helmets (Concept, E-Mark ranges) sold across Europe, Middle East, and Africa — a closer-in-scale European peer to KASK competing on multi-standard certified industrial head protection.
Others
- Rothco: US distributor and brand of tactical, safety, and workwear gear including helmet accessories and adjacent PPE. Relevant as a downstream distributor/channel in KASK's accessory ecosystem rather than a direct manufacturing competitor.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Kask Safety social profiles
Digital presenceKask Safety compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance22 records
Kask Safety financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Kask Safety leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Kask Safety subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries3 records
Kask Safety funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Kask Safety M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Kask Safety
What does Kask Safety do?
Kask Safety designs, manufactures, and sells premium personal protective safety helmets for industrial, rescue, and sporting applications, distributed under product lines including Zenith X2, Zenith X, Quantum, Primero, and Superplasma. The company complements its helmets with a full ecosystem of certified accessories including visors, hearing protection, weather protection accessories, and headlamps. All products meet multiple international safety standards (EN, ANSI, CSA, AS/NZS) and undergo KASK's proprietary WG11 Rotational Impact Test.
Is Kask Safety a public or private company?
Kask Safety is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Kask Safety founded?
Kask Safety was founded in 2004.
Where is Kask Safety based?
Kask Safety is headquartered in Chiuduno, Italy, in the Europe region.
How does Kask Safety make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Safety Helmets are the primary driver. The others are safety Accessories and Spare Parts.
Who are Kask Safety's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are 3M (Personal Safety Division), Honeywell Safety, Dräger and UVEX Safety Group. Direct peers are MSA Safety, Petzl, Bullard, Schuberth and Centurion Safety Products. Rothco is listed as an others.
Does Kask Safety have an API?
No public API is recorded for Kask Safety.
What industry is Kask Safety in?
Kask Safety's product category is Industrial Safety Helmets. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMACAEAN, Powersports Safety, Helmets & Protective Gear Manufacturing, with a secondary code of IMACAOAJ, Safety, Lighting & Security Hardware Manufacturing (Helmets/Lights/Locks). Its NAICS code is 336991 and its SIC code is 3714.