Renovation exercise in Gloggnitz Castle: Fire brigade demonstrates skill!

Renovation exercise in Gloggnitz Castle: Fire brigade demonstrates skill!

On December 1, 2024, intensive training for the volunteer fire department was carried out at Gloggnitz Castle in Lower Austria. During the renovation of the castle wall, an emergency was simulated in which a construction worker sustained a foot injury and was therefore no longer able to get off the scaffolding independently. Since the use of the turntable ladder stationed on site was not possible due to the structural conditions in the courtyard, a creative solution was used: the use of a “ladder lever” with extension ladders and a sanding basket stretcher to effectively rescue the person. The exercise revealed both weaknesses and positive aspects, which, however, did not diminish the success of the exercise by those responsible, Heinz Scharner and Thomas Rauch fireworld.at reported.

Innovations in climbing technology

In another context, the MUNK Group presented its latest developments at the Arbeitsschutz Aktuell trade fair in Stuttgart. A highlight is the innovative Ergo platform for mobile scaffolding, which is up to 40% lighter than conventional models. This platform is made from a new composite material that reduces weight by up to 7kg while increasing durability and robustness. Ferdinand Munk, Managing Director of the MUNK Group, emphasized the importance of this innovation for specialists who rely on reliable and practical solutions every day. In addition to the Ergo platform, the company also offers other products such as ladders and the flexible FlexxTower, which is designed for various uses. Details of these innovative solutions were presented in a report by munk-group.com presented, which shows the constant development in climbing technology.