MTR100: Lankhorst Ropes
Lankhorst Ropes is a leading supplier of synthetic fiber and steel wire mooring and towing ropes, and specialist ropes for the maritime and offshore industries, particularly deepwater moorings and handling systems. As a Royal Lankhorst Euronete Group company, Lankhorst Ropes, Founded in 1803, is also part of the world’s largest steel wire manufacturer, WireCo WorldGroup, leveraging over 200 years’ experience in the manufacture and supply of high performance ropes for mooring and towing applications. It has won awards for maritime rope safety and handling, and recently an OTC Spotlight on New Technology Award for a new rope extending the reach of subsea lowering systems.
The company’s core business is the development and production of high performance, synthetic and steel wire ropes for mooring and anchor systems, as well as towing and crane hoisting and luffing applications. Its rope brands include TIPTO ‘Strong & Durable’ family, EURO ‘Strong & Stretch’ family and LANKO ‘Strong & Light’ family, which provide an optimal combination of breaking strength, life-time safety and ease of handling .
Email: info@lankhorstropes.com
www.lankhorstropes.com
(As published in the July/August 2016 MTR100 edition of Marine Technology Reporter)