Petzl is a French company based in the town of Crolles at the foot of the Alps. Its founder, Fernand Petzl, was passionate about cave exploration. As there was a lack of suitable speleological equipment on the market, he started to produce it himself. Initially, he created only for his own use, and in the 1970s, he established a company offering professional products on a large scale.
Today, the Petzl brand includes climbing equipment, tools for work at heights and specialist flashlights. The range combines experience, sporting passion and the latest technology. The designs are created at the research center in Crolles, where they are evaluated in terms of safety, durability and design. Petzl tests finished products both in laboratory conditions and in the field, which guarantees their reliability in all circumstances.