- In March 2025, SureWerx acquired Reliance Fall Protection®, LLC, a U.S.-based leader in engineered fall protection systems, including horizontal lifelines, self-retracting lifelines, and anchorage solutions. This acquisition, finalized on March 26, enhances SureWerx’s global safety portfolio by complementing its existing FALL SAFE and PeakWorks brands. Reliance’s expertise in highly technical fall protection solutions strengthens SureWerx’s position as a comprehensive provider of advanced safety technologies for workers at height across industrial sectors
- In January 2025, 3M and its subsidiary Capital Safety launched a new generation of smart safety harnesses equipped with integrated sensors designed to monitor worker movement, posture, and environmental conditions in real time. These harnesses enhance job site safety by transmitting instant alerts to supervisors in the event of a fall, unusual motion, or hazardous exposure, enabling faster response and improved incident prevention. The innovation builds on 3M’s legacy of fall protection through its DBI-SALA® and Protecta® brands, reinforcing its leadership in connected safety solutions
- In December 2024, a major safety equipment supplier partnered with a leading wearable technology company to develop smart fall protection gear that integrates IoT and real-time monitoring. These next-generation wearables are designed to detect falls, monitor worker movement and environmental conditions, and automatically trigger emergency responses, significantly enhancing workplace safety. The collaboration reflects a growing trend toward connected safety solutions, where sensor-driven data enables faster incident response and proactive risk mitigation in high-risk environments
- In November 2024, Honeywell Safety Products expanded its global safety portfolio by acquiring a leading fall protection equipment provider, further strengthening its presence in the construction and industrial safety sectors. This strategic acquisition complements Honeywell’s existing offerings—such as COMBISAFE® edge protection systems, SkyReach anchors, and Safety Net Fans—and reinforces its commitment to delivering comprehensive, high-performance fall protection solutions. The move aligns with Honeywell’s broader mission to provide innovative, user-friendly, and regulation-compliant safety technologies across diverse work environments
- In July 2024, SureWerx® acquired FALL SAFE®, a Portugal-based leader in critical-use personal protective equipment (PPE) specializing in fall protection systems. This strategic move strengthens SureWerx’s global footprint—particularly in Europe—and enhances its portfolio with FALL SAFE’s advanced offerings, including harnesses, lifelines, descenders, and engineered anchorage solutions. FALL SAFE’s reputation for innovation and regulatory compliance complements SureWerx’s existing brands such as PeakWorks® and FALL SAFE® Training, reinforcing its position as a global leader in technical fall protection
