To meet the demands of trade professionals and emergency personnel, W.steps PRIME, COMBI and RESCUE Line telescopic ladders from Hultafors Group North America are now available in the United States and Canada. 

In a news release, W.steps (pronounced “vee-steps”) said that, as part of its commitment to safety, W.steps ladders have undergone extensive third-party testing. 

The PRIME and COMBI Lines are Type 1A heavy duty ANSI certified, EN 131 and SP. The RESCUE ladders are NFPA 1930 and EN1147 certified. 

W.steps traces its roots to Sweden and uses an exacting Scandinavian design and manufacturing approach, which the company says produces a stable, durable and efficient ladder. 

Several features contribute to safety, including a patented triangular tube design that makes W.steps ladders stronger and more rigid, and wider rungs with grooved channels that disperse dirt and moisture for a better shoe grip. 

Since W.steps ladders are telescopic, users can easily extend them to the required height and quickly collapse them for compact transport and storage. For example, the 13-foot  telescopic PRIME ladder collapses to 36 inches. 

W.steps Design Innovations

The PRIME, COMBI and RESCUE Line ladders are all made in Sweden from aircraft-grade, certified aluminum and have rails with a triangular tube design. 

W.steps says this advanced engineering produces superior torsional rigidity, making the ladders stronger and more stable than round tube telescopic ladders. 

With safety in mind, the rungs on W.steps ladders have grooved channels to disperse dirt and moisture and are 3-1/8-inch wide to help prevent slipping, provide more comfort and reduce muscle fatigue. 

The rungs are 30% wider than competing products and are designed to be level when the ladder is leaned against a wall at a 75-degree angle.  

The bases of all W.steps PRIME and COMBI ladders have angled rubber feet to provide a stable platform for performing tasks and help prevent slipping safely. The top rails are capped with durable rubber that can be adjusted individually to accommodate uneven or obstructed surfaces. 

In addition, the 11.5-foot and 13.5′ PRIME ladders have patented stabilizers that provide two additional points of ground contact.

The PRIME and RESCUE Lines offer adjustable safety feet as an add-on accessory for even more stability. With these feet, the leg height can be set individually to ensure the ladder has complete, level contact on uneven surfaces. 

W.steps’ focus on safety also covers the ladder’s closing

Users must push two buttons to initiate the closing mechanism, eliminating the possibility of accidental unlocking. To avoid pinched fingers, which is shared with competing products, all PRIME and COMBI ladders feature an exclusive slow-close system. 

The telescopic PRIME Line ladders come with a one-year warranty, can hold up to 330 lbs. and have an MSRP of $359 for the 9.5-foot, $399 for the 11.5-foot and $599 for the 13.5′ model. 

W.steps COMBI Line

For professionals who require more versatility, the W.steps COMBI Line can be used as a standalone, A-frame or leaning ladder. With advanced engineering, converting the ladder from one configuration to another takes just seconds. 

As a leaning ladder, its height can easily be adjusted. The A-frame configuration is ideal for situations that require more stability. The COMBI line ladders come with a one-year warranty, can hold up to 330 lbs. and have an MSRP of $449 for the 7.5-foot and $599 for the 9.5-foot model.

The W.steps  COMBI 7.5-foot and COMBI 9.5-foot telescopic ladders easily convert from a standalone, A-frame or leaning ladder and are now available in the United States and Canada.

W.steps RESCUE Line

The W.steps RESCUE Line was designed specifically for emergency and military personnel who work in demanding, unpredictable environments. These ladders can handle up to 1,100 lbs., hold three people simultaneously, and quickly convert to a stretcher. 

They are NFPA 1930 and EN1147 certified. The RESCUE Line ladders have a one-year warranty and an MSRP of $799 for the 11.5-foot and $999 for the 13.5-foot model. 

For more information, visit wsteps.us.