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Petzl’s expertise
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At the service of every user
The Petzl adventure began with Fernand Petzl's passion
for caving, a passion to which he dedicated his talents as
a craftsman. Petzl expertise began to grow in the design
and crafting of solutions for ascending, descending,
belaying and moving about in the dark.
Petzl’s mission is to create innovative tools and services In 1970, the first "Fernand Petzl" brand products were
that allow men and women to progress, to position, produced in a workshop in Saint-Nazaire-Les-Eymes, Isère,
and to protect themselves in vertical environments, as well France.
as to light their way in the dark. We continually look for the Since then, the Petzl company, established in 1975, has
best solutions for user needs in terms of performance, grown into an international enterprise, all the while preserving
ergonomics, comfort, and reliability. The demands, its personal feel and the passion that drove Fernand Petzl.
commitment, and willingness of users are what guide At Petzl, offering solutions to users starts with a conversation,
our approach to supporting them in their pursuit of the to better understand their needs and to provide the things
inaccessible. We have stood right by their side for the they may need across different phases of a project: technical
last forty years. advice, training, tools, equipment. And, through innovation,
allowing them to imagine other projects.
Paul Petzl

Solutions for sports enthusiasts and professionals
Today, Petzl's solutions are present across numerous sectors:
• outdoor activities: climbing, mountaineering, ski mountaineering,
trail running, via ferrata, canyoning...
• work at height: rope access, tree care, energy and networks,
framing and roofing...
• rescue: technical rescue, self-rescue, evacuation on
mechanical lifts
• personal lighting for the workshop, for maintenance,
for industrial worksites
• equipment for tactical operations units

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905-828-9803