Manitowoc chooses Bridon rope

Wire rope manufacturer Bridon American Corporation has entered an agreement with Manitowoc Cranes Inc to be the preferred wire rope vendor for all Manitowoc cranes manufactured at the Manitowoc, Wisconsin factory.

'We are pleased to be entering this unique partnership with Bridon American, a premier manufacturer of wire ropes, that are known throughout the industry as, simply, the finest available,' said John Vandy, vice president of strategic supply for the Manitowoc Crane Group. Vandy added: 'Bridon's standards of quality and their commitment to engineering excellence and value are what prompted us to partner with them to manufacture wire ropes for our cranes.' Robert Madden, director of marketing and sales for Bridon American, said: 'This is a tremendous opportunity for our company to partner with the leading crane manufacturer in the United States. It is really a testimony to the high standards of engineering and quality to which both companies hold themselves.'