Latchways plc

Latchways was founded in 1974 and is acknowledged as the first company to successfully develop and market engineered cable-based fall arrest systems.Over the years the company has continuously researched new ways of improving worker safety at height while aligning its product range to the evolving needs of the marketplace and the legislation governing it.In 1982 Latchways was granted a patent for a cable attachment device used in yachting. This was developed into the Latchways Transfastener, which has become a central component in the majority of the company’s installed systems. The Transfastener’s unique design ensures worker safety in the event of a fall from height while allowing the worker hands-free access to go about his or her duties.

The Latchways group is expanding through research-based organic growth and also by acquisition of companies whose patented products or services add value to the core proposition. Such a dynamic approach, backed by a commitment to continually enhance its customer offering, has established Latchways at the very forefront of safety at height in all the key global markets.All around the world, people work safely at height thanks to Latchways’ ManSafe fall protection systems and access solutions.