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Expedition B2TR · Zsolt Kővári

From Bike to Boots – Zsolt Kővári Begins His Khan Tengri Summit Push

After more than ten thousand kilometers by bike, our colleague Zsolt Kővári continues on foot: he begins the summit push on the 7,010-meter Khan Tengri. This self-supported undertaking is about the classic values of mountaineering — and of our own work: thorough preparation, responsible decisions, reliability.

Jul 28, 2026 · 4 min read Read more →
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Module C2 in practice: how production surveillance of Category III PPE works

For Category III PPE, the EU type-examination is only half the route to CE. Module C2 keeps every production batch in line with the certified type. Here is how it works — and how it can be done remotely.

Jul 16, 2026 · 3 min read Read more →
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“State of the art” and the hierarchy of standards in PPE certification

Which standards and specifications must a notified body consider when it certifies your PPE — and where do harmonised standards, Recommendations for Use and industry specs sit? A short guide to “state of the art.”

Jul 9, 2026 · 2 min read Read more →
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PPE for explosive atmospheres: what “ATEX” means (and doesn’t) on your product

PPE intended for explosive atmospheres is covered by the PPE Regulation — but not by the ATEX Directive. That has a concrete consequence for how you may mark your product.

Jul 2, 2026 · 2 min read Read more →
Expedition B2TR · Zsolt Kővári

130 Kilometers Between Two Inspections – Why Periodic Lifting-Equipment Inspections Matter

Periodic inspection keeps a lifting device reliable through thousands of cycles. Zsolt Kővári's Khan Tengri expedition puts the numbers in perspective.

Jun 11, 2026 · 2 min read Read more →
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Khan Tengri Expedition: What the Dranaz Pass Teaches Us About Reliable Equipment

Crossing fog, cold rain, and steep switchbacks, the lessons of the road reach beyond the expedition: without reliable equipment there is no safety — neither in the mountains nor on a scaffold.

May 13, 2026 · 2 min read Read more →
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Marking of Lifting Accessories – Traceability Without Compromising Safety

Using eye bolts and shackles without individual identification poses serious safety and compliance risks. We review the marking solutions that work in practice.

May 8, 2026 · 1 min read Read more →
Expedition B2TR · Zsolt Kővári

Two Weeks, a Thousand Kilometers, Into the Heart of the Balkans – Zsolt Kővári's Expedition with GÉPTESZT

1,000 km by bike in two weeks, across three countries. A conscious pace on the nearly 10,000 km route is just as crucial as it is in the way our company works.

Apr 17, 2026 · 2 min read Read more →
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10,000 km by Bicycle to Khan Tengri – Expedition 2026

Zsolt Kővári, our company's intern, will cycle nearly 10,000 kilometers from Budapest to the Tien Shan across 11 countries, then attempt to climb the 7,010-meter Khan Tengri.

Mar 27, 2026 · 2 min read Read more →