BORNACK hat set standards as a pioneer in the field of rope protection in Germany. Our product range is continuously expanded and further developed - always oriented on the needs of our customers. Today the BORNACK group is one of the market leaders and operates throughout Europe offering a broad-based product range, numerous patents and integrated rope protection concepts. |
2013 | In addition to the internal quality audits and product audits by external testing institutes, BORNACK has now been certified to the latest ISO 9001:2008! |
2012 | New BORNACK Headquarters in Ilsfeld, combining development, administration, sales and storage area. |
2011 | New harness series: STRIPE |
2009 | First presentation of the SAFE-LINK SSB permanent securing system at the OUTDOOR 2009 Trade Show. The system recognizes the correct anchoring point and checks the uninterruptable securing system – for guaranteed maximum safety. |
2009 | The new generation of fall arresters: RAILSTOP RS S05 is a fully redundant system – with its two protective functions it guarantees the user more than double safety. |
2008 | Further development of the sharp-edge sling to SETP, with additional uses. |
2007 | The new PYTHON P02 energy absorber lanyard. Shock absorption is achieved by energy conversion along the entire length of the shock absorber lanyard. |
2006 | Transfer of the training course centre to HOCHWERK, a site especially developed for training courses in Marbach am Neckar, Germany: this former power station has been turned into an indoor location for training courses for workers in high places. It offers facilities for every kind of action at different levels up to a height of 35 metres over a floor space of 3,000 m2. |
2005 | First RETTUNGSRUTSCHE (rescue slide) for easy, fast rescue from tanks via horizontally arranged manholes. |
2005 | Expansion of cooperation with CSG: inclusion of SALA-Systems. |
2004 | First safety protection system runner system with the RAILSTOP RS S02 fall energy limiter. |
2004 | Cooperation with CSG: inclusion of PROTECTA rope protection in the BORNACK FALLSTOP product line. |
2003 | Complete product line PROFI TEC with kernmantel technology. |
2003 | First harness line for intervention: 2-part ATTACK and AIR RESCUE chest-seat harness combinations. |
2002 | New FS Harness product line: extremely lightweight, for extremely high loads. |
2002 | First SEP anchor sling with sharp-edge protection. |
2001 | First rope rescue system for air rescue with helicopters. |
2001 | Development of the training course centre in Marbach am Neckar, Germany; founding of the BORNACK Switzerland branch. |
2000 | First abseiling device with double-stop function. |
2000 | Founding of FALLSTOP RESCUE |
1998 | PROMAN securing and rescue devices for safe entry into shafts, silos, and containers. |
1997 | Start of the PROMAN line of specially designed devices: professional winches for rescue of persons and work positioning. |
1996 |
Equipment of first major projects with vertical fall protection systems: 27 masts (up to 200 m high) at transmitter stations, 60 masts with overhead lines etc. |
1996 | Founding of BORNACK France and SAFEPOINT training. |
1995 | First product line for safety ropes with kernmantel rope technology. |
1995 |
BORNACK settles into its new business premises in Dohna/Dresden. |
1994 | First manually adjustable rappelling rescue device KE 10 RE with integrated lift function for rescue of persons from heights. |
1992 | Buildup of a nation-wide service network of BORNACK locations in Germany to serve our customers on location. |
1990 | First vertical cable-based fall protection systems. |
1990 | Founding of SAFEPOINT Sicherheitstechnik GmbH, the consulting engineering company and all-round provider of made-to-order safety systems. BORNACK SAFEPOINT's portfolio now includes planning, manufacture, assembly, maintenance and service of permanently installed anchor points. |
1988 |
Development of a comprehensive safety concept for work stations in high places together with the GERMAN POSTAL SERVICE (DTAG). |
1986 |
BORNACK becomes the first to replace the DIN 5290 hook with an automatically secured FALLSTOP safety hook FS 51. |
1984 |
First work jacket with an integrated safety harness. |
1983 |
First mobile anchoring device for construction sites: BEGU, an anchoring point without a fixed buckle. Functions on the basis of mass inertia. The mass is created by water filling. |
1982 |
First safety harness with sternal attachment (front fall arrest ring). |
1981 |
First cable-based fall arrest systems (horizontal life lines) for LATCHWAYS systems. |
1981 | BORNACK is among the world's first five LATCHWAYS system partners, and in the following years BORNACK becomes the world's largest system user. |
1980 | After Herbert Bornack's death, Klaus Bornack steps into his shoes as sole owner and Managing Director of the BORNACK Group. |
1979 |
First energy absorber on the market for ergonomic impact force limitation in case of falls. |
1978 |
The first full-body safety harness on the market in cooperation with PROTECTA. |
1975 |
Introduction of the ROLLGLISS rescue system for industrial applications. |
1975 |
Changeover from natural fibre hemp rope to the first synthetic fibre Perlon rope. |
1975 | BORNACK begins its sales expansion for ROLLGLISS in the industrial area. |
1973 | The BORNACK company enters into cooperation for production and sales with PROTECTA in France. |
1970 | Herbert Bornack founds one of the first specialized companies for work safety in Germany. |
1964 | FALLSTOP AK is the world's first rope shortener |
1964 | Herbert Bornack opens a two-man sales centre for rope protection devices, building products and waste material composting facilities. |