Our History
Cresto Group has grown from a single Swedish fall protection company into a global house of brands — united by the vision of a world where no life is lost while working at height.
Cresto AB established in Sweden
Cresto's focus is on developing and producing fall protection equipment for professionals working within the utility industry.
Bergman & Beving acquires Cresto AB
Cresto becomes part of the Bergman & Beving group, gaining resources and a platform for long-term growth.
Cresto AB acquires RESQ A/S
RESQ was established in Denmark in 1994, delivering rescue solutions to the world's largest wind turbine manufacturer.
Cresto AB acquires AAK Safety AS
AAK established in Norway in 1987, led the mountain sports market. In the late 1990s this experience helped them refocus on industrial and offshore markets.
Cresto Group is launched
"To become the leading global fall protection and rescue specialist."
Cresto Group acquires Safe Time Slovakia
Safe Time is a manufacturer and leading Slovakian fall protection company.
Cresto Group acquires Abtech Safety Ltd, Outreach Rescue and ORMS
Abtech is a manufacturer and leading fall protection company in the UK. Within the group are specialist rescue and medical training companies — Outreach Rescue and ORMS.
Cresto Group acquires Safety Technology UK and USA
Safety Technology expands the group's reach with operations in both the UK and US markets.
Fallskyddspecialisterna
Fallskyddspecialisterna joins the group, strengthening the Swedish market presence.
Cresto Safety
Designing, manufacturing and supplying certified fall protection solutions, Cresto Safety is launched. In-house manufacturing begins at the Slovakian base, formerly Safe Time s.r.o.
Cresto Alliance
Cresto Group companies AAK Safety, Abtech Safety, Cresto Group Sweden, Outreach Rescue and STL form an alliance committed to shared values and ambition.
Cresto Alliance UK
UK restructure: Abtech Safety and Outreach Rescue are rebranded as ORMS and Safety Technology Ltd announce plans to merge operations.
AAK Safety Sweden
AAK Safety Sweden is launched. Cresto Group Sweden and Fallskyddspecialisterna merge operations to form a new company.
Field Pro Tech joins the group
Cresto Group acquires Field Pro Tech. Based in the US, Field Pro Tech provides premium PPE and rescue equipment along with expert planning services for the wind energy sector.
DONUT Safety Systems joins the group
Cresto Group acquires DONUT Safety Systems. DONUT delivers certified escape solutions primarily to the offshore industry, with offices in Manchester and Aberdeen.