29 September 2026
Arco enters new chapter of growth as H.I.G. Capital agrees acquisition
Investment will accelerate innovation, deepen customer and supplier partnerships, and expand Arco’s reach across the UK, Europe and North America.
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Arco enters new chapter of growth as H.I.G. Capital agrees acquisition
Investment will accelerate innovation, deepen customer and supplier partnerships, and expand Arco’s reach across the UK, Europe and North America.
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Take on a charity abseil at Alton Towers for SEA LIFE TRUST this Halloween
Turn up the fright factor this Halloween! Abseil from the iconic Alton Towers ruins to raise vital funds for SEA LIFE TRUST, with support from Arco Professional Safety Services.
InsightsConfined spaces
Confined Space ACOP: What have we learned 10 years on?
A decade after the Confined Spaces Approved Code of Practice (ACOP L101) was amended, Allan Burdett, Senior Health & Safety Consultant, revisits the key lessons, recurring misunderstandings and practical duties that still shape safe confined space management today.
Product alerts
Safety notice: CAPTO 11mm gray and CAPTO 13mm red
Please read this product inspection and safety notice from CMC regarding CAPTO 11 mm Gray and CAPTO 13 mm Red products.
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Safety notice: OHM II, OHMEGA and FUSE
A safety notice has been been posted for the following products: OHMEGA (73840), OHM II (73829) and FUSE (88256). Find out more about this alert.
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Arco achieves EcoVadis Platinum rating, placing us in global top 1%
Arco has achieved EcoVadis Platinum status, placing us among the top 1% of organisations assessed worldwide for sustainability performance.
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Safety notice: ASTRO and CANYON GUIDE harness
Certain ASTRO rope access harnesses manufactured before October 2023 may be affected by premature screw wear, creating a serious risk and requiring replacement of the ventral attachment components.
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Confined space contest attracts top talent
Testing skilled confined space rescue teams to the limit, find out who took top honours in our latest Arco Challenge Event (A.C.E).
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Safety notice: H500-series harnesses
Honeywell Fall Protection France SAS has issued a safety notice for selected H500-series harnesses due to potential incorrect assembly, which could seriously compromise fall protection performance.
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Potentially deadly ladders found on hundreds of online marketplaces
Find out why you should avoid buying substandard telescopic ladders online.
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Guidance on workplace mental health and wellbeing for Stress Awareness Day
Arco Professional Safety Services outlines practical steps managers can take to identify stress, support mental wellbeing and build healthier workplaces.
NewsGood causesPartnerships
Going to great heights for charity
Thorpe Park and Arco Professional Safety Services teamed up with Sea Life Trust to deliver a daring charity abseil from Hyperia — the UK’s tallest rollercoaster — raising vital funds for marine conservation safely.
NewsSustainability
On the road to net zero: Slashing carbon emissions by 21.2%
As part of the journey towards net zero by 2045, Arco is highlighting a 21.2% reduction in carbon emissions over a single year — the largest annual fall achieved so far.
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Our new Hull facility brings practical safety training to Yorkshire
We’re delighted to open our new practical training centre in Hull, expanding access to expert health and safety education for businesses and workers across Yorkshire and the wider region.
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Arco rises to great heights in Spanish rescue contest
In April, colleagues from Arco Professional Safety Services took part in the world-class Rescue Great Day competition in Seville.
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Step inside safety: Visit our new Discovery Centre
We’re proud to unveil our new Customer Discovery Centre. Built to support the future of safety innovation, it’s a space we can’t wait to share with customers and suppliers alike.
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High Stakes, Higher Safety: Arco Steps Up for You Bet!
Our working at height experts played a key role in supporting the return of the classic ITV entertainment show You Bet!
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Trafford Park Safety Centre expansion
We're delighted to be installing two new training towers at our Trafford Park Safety Centre in Manchester, allowing people in the area to access a wider range of training courses in working at height.
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Rope access teams descend on first Arco Challenge Event
We've officially launched our own safety competition series, ACE (Arco Challenge Event), pushing safety knowledge to the limit by bringing training to life with challenges that mimic real-life scenarios.
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Our services keep growing: New training tower installed at Bracknell Safety Centre
As part of our continuing investment in growth, we're delighted to unveil a new internal training tower at our Bracknell Safety Centre.
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Supporting pioneering expedition of Mulu Cave in Malaysia
Training Instructor, Bartek Biela, embarked on a pioneering expedition to Gunung Mulu National Park in Malaysia, to support cave work efforts which could potentially lead to future confirmation of its status as the largest cave system in the world by volume.
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Behind the scenes: How we keep Wimbledon tournament-ready
As Wimbledon takes centre court on the global stage, we make sure the people working behind the scenes are covered from every angle when it comes to safety.
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Fearless Arco team take 2nd place in UK Rope Rescue Event
A team of fearless work-at-height trainers from Arco Professional Safety Services have taken second place in a gruelling rope rescue competition.
NewsRespiratory protection
Why head straps matter for compliant face masks
If your organisation still uses face masks with ear loops, now is the time to move to head strap designs. Here’s why making the change is essential for compliance.
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