Kong

About Kong

Kong is a premium safety equipment manufacturer that has been crafting high-quality climbing gear and safety equipment since 1830, with Italian craftsmanship at its core. The company's origins trace back to 1830 in a workshop at the foot of the Alps where Giuseppe Bonaiti founded what would become an important part of Made in Italy manufacturing. In 1977, the Bonaiti company changed its name to Kong, but its mission remains the same.

The entire production cycle, from design to packaging, is made in Kong's factory of 10,000 square meters, located in Monte Marenzo (LC), Italy, where each PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) is tested piece by piece and then sold throughout the world. Based in Italy, Kong has been producing high-class height safety and climbing equipment since 1830.

What Types of Safety Equipment Does Kong Manufacture?

Kong produces in Italy PPE such as carabiners, helmets, harnesses and safety equipment used for mountaineering, rescue, work at height and yachting. Their rope access range includes carabiners, helmets, harnesses and safety equipment used for mountaineering, rescue operations, and working at height.

Kong's comprehensive product range includes:

• Carabiners and connectors in various configurations
• Safety harnesses for professional and recreational use
• Protective helmets for height work and climbing
• Lanyards and positioning equipment
• Rescue and emergency response gear
• Descenders and belay devices
• Slings and webbing equipment

What Industries Does Kong Serve?

Kong's safety equipment serves multiple specialized industries and applications. The company manufactures equipment for mountaineering and recreational climbing, professional rescue operations, industrial work at height applications, and marine/yachting safety. With foundations going back almost 200 years, it's safe to say that Kong are a very well-established brand in the height safety equipment industry.

What Makes Kong's Manufacturing Process Special?

Kong can proudly say that, first of all, they are "manufacturers". Kong's 70 employees perform their daily activities with passion to produce high quality systems that ensure maximum safety, their robots test 100% of their items at 70% of their breaking load, and their operators check 100% of the appearance and functionality of their products.

Kong continues to be a trusted name worldwide with their precision-engineered climbing and safety equipment, maintaining their mission "To manufacture safety where risk is the protagonist".

Where Can You Purchase Kong Safety Equipment?

Kong safety equipment is available for purchase on Droppe.com, providing customers with access to the company's full range of professional-grade safety products. The platform offers Kong's extensive catalog of carabiners, harnesses, helmets, and specialized rescue equipment, all backed by the company's nearly two-century legacy of Italian manufacturing excellence.

What Quality Standards Does Kong Meet?

All Kong safety equipment is CE marked or UIAA approved if applicable, so customers know that safety is top notch. The company's commitment to quality stems from the care to provide maximum protection for human lives, together with the dreams that climbers will "hang" while climbing peaks.

Kong is well aware of their responsibility in producing high-class safety equipment, with research and innovation bringing continuous improvements and often real revolutions to their product lines.