SKYLOTEC announces planned integration of LIBERVIT SAS to expand tactical access solutions

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Neuwied, 18 November 2025 – SKYLOTEC, a global leader in fall protection, rescue equipment, and tactical access solutions, has reached an agreement to integrate the French company LIBERVIT SAS. Through this planned integration, SKYLOTEC will expand its portfolio to include hydraulic breaching tools for Military, Law Enforcement, Fire & Rescue and industrial applications. This step continues the company’s growth strategy in the LEAF segment (Law Enforcement and Armed Forces) and reinforces its position as a World Leader in Tactical Access.

FLTR: - Jörgen Hellman, MANAGING DIRECTOR SKYLOTEC SOE - Yvan Cardona, Founder and CEO of LIBERVIT - Dr. Kai Rinklake, Owner and CEO of SKYLOTEC
FLTR: - Jörgen Hellman, MANAGING DIRECTOR SKYLOTEC SOE - Yvan Cardona, Founder and CEO of LIBERVIT - Dr. Kai Rinklake, Owner and CEO of SKYLOTEC

LIBERVIT, headquartered in Perpignan, France, has been developing, producing, and distributing high-quality hydraulic and mechanical rescue and access tools for professional users worldwide since 1993. The company specializes in solutions for rescue services, special operations units, and industrial applications, serving customers in more than 65 countries through a global distributor network.

Through the planned integration of LIBERVIT, SKYLOTEC will further strengthen its position as a global specialist provider of tactical access solutions. The addition of highly specialized hydraulic access tools complements the existing portfolio and underlines the brand promise: “We get you there.” – reliably bringing individuals and teams to their objectives, regardless of the challenge.

The integration will operate under the name “SKYLOTEC – Special Operations Equipment (SOE).” All existing contacts, customer relationships, and operational structures will remain in place. Logistics, supply chain, invoicing, and service processes will gradually be coordinated and expanded through SKYLOTEC SOE to increase efficiency and global availability.

The Perpignan site will remain and is planned to be further developed. Production, service, and R&D at LIBERVIT will be expanded, while sales, training, and customer service will gradually be integrated into the SKYLOTEC SOE structure.

As a manufacturer, SKYLOTEC – SOE is unique: With hydraulic and mechanical breaching technology, battery-powered winches for military and law enforcement operations, and climbing and boarding equipment for maritime, alpine, and urban applications, no other company offers a comparable range of solutions. This offering is complemented by specialized training programs for military, police, fire, and rescue services.

The planned integration with LIBERVIT is a strategic step for SKYLOTEC to strengthen its position as a leading provider of tactical access solutions. The collaboration of the two companies will enable the development of powerful, innovative, and safe solutions that optimally support customers worldwide under the most demanding conditions.

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FLTR: - Jörgen Hellman, MANAGING DIRECTOR SKYLOTEC SOE - Yvan Cardona, Founder and CEO of LIBERVIT - Dr. Kai Rinklake, Owner and CEO of SKYLOTEC
FLTR: - Jörgen Hellman, MANAGING DIRECTOR SKYLOTEC SOE - Yvan Cardona, Founder and CEO of LIBERVIT - Dr. Kai Rinklake, Owner and CEO of SKYLOTEC
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