--- title: "Our History – Cresto Group" description: "From a Swedish fall protection specialist to a global group of brands — the story of Cresto Group and our mission for zero accidents at height." lang: en json-ld: --- [![Cresto Group](/assets/cresto-group-black-k148iXst.png)](/) [About Cresto Group](/about) [Our History](/history)[Acquisitions](/acquisitions)[Leadership](/leadership) [Our Companies](/companies) [Our Brands](/brands) [Our Operations](/operations) [Partners](/partners) [Careers](/careers) [CSR](/csr) [Contact](/contact) crestogroup.com [![Cresto Group](/assets/cresto-group-black-k148iXst.png)](/) 1. [Home](/) 2. Our History # Our History Cresto Group has grown from a single Swedish fall protection company into a global house of brands — united by the vision of a world where no life is lost while working at height. 1999 ![CRESTO](/assets/cresto-icon-black-red-BUQDWLLz.png) ## Cresto AB established in Sweden Cresto's focus is on developing and producing fall protection equipment for professionals working within the utility industry. 2002 ![Bergman & Beving](/assets/bergman-beving-logo-clean-CO7MCmMY.png) ## Bergman & Beving acquires Cresto AB Cresto becomes part of the Bergman & Beving group, gaining resources and a platform for long-term growth. 2007 ![RESQ](/assets/resq-logo-black-red-AI4Rrlyj.png) ## Cresto AB acquires RESQ A/S RESQ was established in Denmark in 1994, delivering rescue solutions to the world's largest wind turbine manufacturer. 2017 ![AAK Safety](/assets/aak-safety-black-rLkL1I4j.png) ## Cresto AB acquires AAK Safety AS AAK established in Norway in 1987, led the mountain sports market. In the late 1990s this experience helped them refocus on industrial and offshore markets. 2019 ![Cresto Group](/assets/cresto-group-black-k148iXst.png) ## Cresto Group is launched "To become the leading global fall protection and rescue specialist." 2020 ![Safe Time](/assets/safe-time-logo-CIKYE1HF.png) ## Cresto Group acquires Safe Time Slovakia Safe Time is a manufacturer and leading Slovakian fall protection company. 2021 ![Abtech Safety](/assets/abtech-safety-black-rODPc0gv.png) ## Cresto Group acquires Abtech Safety Ltd, Outreach Rescue and ORMS Abtech is a manufacturer and leading fall protection company in the UK. Within the group are specialist rescue and medical training companies — Outreach Rescue and ORMS. 2021 ![Safety Technology](/assets/stl-usa-logo-DfvoTDtx.png) ## Cresto Group acquires Safety Technology UK and USA Safety Technology expands the group's reach with operations in both the UK and US markets. 2022 ![Fallskyddspecialisterna](/assets/fallskyddsspecialisterna-logo-74xfYPdq.png) ## Fallskyddspecialisterna Fallskyddspecialisterna joins the group, strengthening the Swedish market presence. 2023 ![Cresto Safety](/assets/cresto-safety-logo-DDJ1MDuE.png) ## Cresto Safety Designing, manufacturing and supplying certified fall protection solutions, Cresto Safety is launched. In-house manufacturing begins at the Slovakian base, formerly Safe Time s.r.o. 2023 ## Cresto Alliance Cresto Group companies AAK Safety, Abtech Safety, Cresto Group Sweden, Outreach Rescue and STL form an alliance committed to shared values and ambition. 2023 ![Outreach Rescue](/assets/outreach-rescue-black-BbrLwmIQ.png) ## Cresto Alliance UK UK restructure: Abtech Safety and Outreach Rescue are rebranded as ORMS and Safety Technology Ltd announce plans to merge operations. 2024 ![AAK Safety](/assets/aak-safety-black-rLkL1I4j.png) ## AAK Safety Sweden AAK Safety Sweden is launched. Cresto Group Sweden and Fallskyddspecialisterna merge operations to form a new company. 2024 ![Field Pro Tech](/assets/field-pro-tech-logo-CGQtTh5P.png) ## Field Pro Tech joins the group Cresto Group acquires Field Pro Tech. Based in the US, Field Pro Tech provides premium PPE and rescue equipment along with expert planning services for the wind energy sector. 2025 ![DONUT Safety Systems](/assets/donut-logo-CGBQzRiC.png) ## DONUT Safety Systems joins the group Cresto Group acquires DONUT Safety Systems. 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