Holmatro - mastering power

Published: 20 April, 2011

Holmatro Rescue Equipment develops, manufactures, sells and services high-pressure hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical rescue equipment. With a comprehensive dealer network on all continents, manufacturing plants in the Netherlands (head office) and USA, and sales offices in China and UK, we supply our products and services to fire and rescue organizations all over the world.

Mastering power

Mastering power is at the heart of Holmatro’s vision. Common to all our products is the basic premise that only harnessed power can be put to use effectively. Holmatro rescue tools allow rescuers to apply the high forces generated by the equipment in a practical, controlled and safe way.

Core values

Innovation, quality and success are core values in the Holmatro philosoply.

Innovation

Throughout the years Holmatro has been at the forefront of technological developments in the field of hydraulic rescue equipment. Continuous market research and in-house research & development have led to many revolutionary innovations. These new Holmatro products and technologies have supported rescuers all over the world to do their demanding jobs in a quicker, safer and easier way.

Quality

More than any other type of equipment, rescue tools must be reliable and perform well under all circumstances. That is why our both our company and products meet the highest quality and performance standards:

ISO 9001 company accreditation since 1992
Only UL-listed rescue tool brand in USA as of 1993
Holmatro rescue equipment complies with the American NFPA 1936 and the European EN 13204 norms, where applicable

Success

By developing innovative, reliable, high-quality rescue equipment we try to contribute to the daily successes of rescuers in performing their critical, life-saving tasks.

See our tools in action!

See the Holmatro Safety Team in the Indy Racing league here.

Our latest developments literally light up your tools - see here.

Pitting tool against tool – see the Extendo Ram versus Telescopic Ram here.

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Holmatro - mastering power
Holmatro Rescue Equipment develops, manufactures, sells and services high-pressure hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical rescue equipment. With a comprehensive dealer network on all continents, manufacturing plants in the Netherlands (head office) and USA, and sales offices in China and UK, we supply our products and services to fire and rescue organizations all over the world.
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