18/06/2026
All fraud costs trust.
But in our industry, Hashtag doesn't just cost money or reputation it risks lives.
We recently found a case of falsified certification documents for rope hoists. This was not a mistake. The documents were faked on purpose and when questions were raised, they were changed again and again to hide it. This case has been formally prosecuted.
This is not a grey area. It puts people at risk people who Hashtag that the equipment keeping them safe has actually been tested.
Real Hashtag takes time, expertise, and independent testing. Without it, nobody knows if the equipment is safe. Not the buyer. Not the user. Not even the manufacturer.
We believe in fair competition. We respect every manufacturer who plays by the rules. But when certifications are faked on purpose, silence is not an option.
It never was.
More information on the case: https://www.skylotec.com/eu_en/falsified-Certificates