Our Story
In 1988, the offshore industry was forever changed by the Piper Alpha disaster — a tragic event that exposed critical gaps in emergency escape from height.
This became the catalyst for our vision: to create a safe, simple, and reliable way for individuals to escape from high-risk, high-level environments when every second counts.
Global Leaders in Personal Descent Solutions
From that vision, the Donut Personal Controlled Descent Device was born — a revolutionary escape system that empowers workers with independent, immediate means of escape.
Today, DONUT Safety Systems is a global market leader in the design and manufacture of personal descent devices, trusted across industries and continents to protect lives in extreme environments.
Say Hello to the Donut!
Compact and ready in an instant — the Donut is the original and proven personal descent system, and still the benchmark for safety at height.
The people behind the innovation:
Our creators and our vision
We have over 30 years' expertise in the supply, development and manufacture of personal escape equipment for applications within the marine, gas, petroleum, renewable and construction industries, both onshore and offshore, with tens of thousands of units sold and in service globally.
Looking after your biggest assets
Your people are your biggest assets. With rigorous product specification and training, the DONUT Group provides real solutions to personal safety in some of the most challenging and hostile working environments, be it at sea or on land.
Working together with our clients
We provide a bespoke service to Operators, with regards to the supply, design and implementation of the DONUT Escape System, onboard their offshore installations. We understand that continual maintenance for mechanical alternatives can be costly which is why the Donut has been designed to be cost-effective.
A Small Team. A Singular Focus
Behind every Donut device is a dedicated team of specialists committed to one goal — protecting lives at height. With deep industry experience and an unwavering focus on safety, our compact team continues to lead with innovation, purpose, and precision.