Samson Enhances Global Service Offering with Advanced Testing Capabilities in France

Jan 23, 2025

Ferndale, Washington – Samson, market leader in service technology, announces an expanded global service offering and enhanced testing capabilities following its 2024 acquisition of Corderie Lancelin. The company has leveraged Lancelin's modern testing facility in Ernée, France, to offer destructive testing up to 600 tons.

"We're thrilled to offer large rope destructive testing in Europe for our customers around the world," said Will Pernett, Product Owner Services. "Throughout 2024, we've streamlined our reporting tools and optimized equipment to deliver the Samson service experience for testing in France and the United States."

Samson's global service network now includes:

• Advanced testing facilities in France and the United States
• Additional service partners worldwide, including Singapore
• Comprehensive services encompassing residual strength testing, line installation, inspection, digital asset management, and repair

Heather Newland, Business Director, emphasized, "Our success lies not only in producing quality rope products but also in providing tools that help customers maximize service life and guide safe retirement."

The company's global manufacturing footprint now encompasses:

• Two facilities in the United States
• Production capabilities in Barcelona, Spain (acquired through the 2023 Folch Ropes acquisition)
• Samson France through the acquisition of Lancelin's state-of-the-art facility in Ernée, France
• Strategic partnerships worldwide

This expanded network positions Samson to serve customers globally with innovative products, services, and support. With a 145-year legacy of leadership in high-performance rope development and manufacture, Samson continues to pioneer new technologies, innovative coatings, and advanced constructions to produce ropes with unprecedented performance characteristics across diverse markets.

About Samson
For 145 years, Samson has been a worldwide leader in developing and manufacturing high-performance ropes. Today, Samson engineers continue to pioneer new fiber technology and create innovative coatings and constructions to produce ropes and systems with unprecedented performance characteristics for a diverse customer base. Samson is part of Wind River Holdings® portfolio of operating companies. 

Media Contact:
Amber Pitton - Samson
Marketing Communications Manager
apitton@samsonrope.com 
phone: 360-325-7852