When Safety Technology USA (STL USA) set out to strengthen its rescue and evacuation training offering, the team identified a clear gap in the US market. By introducing RESQ equipment into its training programmes, STL USA found products that performed reliably in realistic scenarios, resonated strongly with participants, and addressed an unmet need within the industry. The result has been the adoption of RESQ equipment by a number of major wind energy organisations across the United States. This success led STL USA to begin offering RESQ products for sale and to establish a close working partnership with the RESQ team, focused on long-term growth and product development. With additional ANSI approvals on the horizon, the collaboration is set to expand even further.
Based in Abilene, Texas, Safety Technology USA was searching for professional rescue and evacuation equipment that instructors and participants could use with confidence. In a market with limited options, the team needed solutions that were intuitive, robust enough to withstand repeated training use, and closely aligned with the challenges technicians face in the field.
RESQ stood out by providing a professional, training-ready solution that addressed a recognised gap in the US market. After evaluating the products in a hands-on instructor environment, STL USA was impressed by their performance and recognised a strong fit with customer requirements. The combination of ease of use, practical field relevance, and positive participant feedback made RESQ a natural choice.
Today, RESQ products form a key part of STL USA's rescue and evacuation training programmes and product portfolio. RED PRO X and SOLO X have become the team's preferred solutions, proving highly competitive both in training environments and as commercial products. Feedback from training participants has been consistently positive, further reinforcing the value of RESQ within a customer-facing training setting.
As a result, RESQ equipment has been adopted by several major wind energy organisations across the United States, demonstrating the confidence that technicians, trainers, and employers place in the equipment's performance, usability, and suitability for real-world rescue and evacuation scenarios.
Beyond the products themselves, STL USA highlights the benefits of working closely with the RESQ team. The partnership is responsive, practical, and grounded in the realities of rescue training. This close collaboration enables both organisations to adapt solutions effectively, respond quickly to feedback, and continually improve the customer experience.
To better meet the needs of the US market, RESQ and STL USA have already worked together on product refinements, including updates to the SOLO X bags, demonstrating a shared commitment to continuous improvement.
STL USA expects RESQ to remain a core part of its training offering and sees significant potential to expand the use of RESQ products as additional ANSI approvals are achieved. The team also sees ongoing opportunities to collaborate on products and configurations tailored specifically to US market requirements, creating a strong foundation for future growth.
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