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GRP Access Ladders

Discover Vital GRP’s bespoke GRP Fixed Access Ladders – lightweight, corrosion-resistant, and built to BS standards. Custom-designed Cat Ladders and Ships Ladders for safe, long-term access in industrial and marine environments.

GRP Fixed Access Ladders​

At Vital GRP, we design and manufacture bespoke GRP Fixed Access Ladders that provide safe, long-term vertical access solutions from concept through to installation. Whether you require a GRP Cat Ladder or a GRP Ships Ladder, each system is engineered for safety, durability, and compliance, offering a smarter alternative to metal ladders.

 

Manufactured from pultruded structural GRP sections, our ladders are lightweight yet exceptionally strong, outperforming steel and aluminium weight-for-weight and without the corrosion or maintenance demands.

Why Choose Vital GRP Ladders​

  • Manufactured from premium-grade GRP

  • Anti-slip surface for secure footing in all weather

  • Compliant with BS 4211 and BS 5395 standards

  • Corrosion-resistant, non-conductive, and non-magnetic

  • Maintenance-free for reduced lifetime costs

  • Ideal for industrial, marine, and corrosive environments

  • Fully custom-designed and installed to suit your site

 

At Vital GRP, we don’t just make ladders — we deliver complete access solutions built around your people, your site, and your safety standards.

GRP CAT Ladders

Our GRP Cat Ladders are designed for vertical wall or platform access, offering strength, stability, and anti-slip safety in demanding environments.

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Features & Options:

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  • Constructed using GRP Box Profiles and pultruded grooved rungs

  • Safety hoops added for ladders over 2.5m high

  • Extended top sections with non-slip landing platforms for safer transitions

  • Self-closing safety gates to prevent falls

  • Compatible with GRP Manhole Covers (open mesh or solid with fall-arrest options)

  • Ideal for emergency exits, roof access, and harbour walls

  • Optional lockable ladder guards for restricted access

  • Retrofit GRP Ladder Rung Covers to improve existing ladders

GRP Ships Ladders

Also known as companionway ladders, our GRP Ships Ladders are the ideal solution when a vertical Cat Ladder is too steep, but space won’t allow for a staircase. Blending the best features of both, they ensure comfortable and safe vertical movement in mechanical or service areas.

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Features & Benefits:

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  • Wider anti-slip treads for improved comfort and safety

  • Handrails available on one or both sides

  • Ideal for industrial plants, service spaces, and roof access

  • Available as temporary or fixed access (see our Pit Ladders for temporary use)

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