Why Samson?

When you need a rope to get the job done, you want to be assured that you are not only purchasing the best product for your needs but also that you will receive stellar service to support its use in the field.  This combination is what we believe sets Samson apart as a global leader in the industry.

The Samson Story

Founded in 1878 by JP Tolman, a member of MIT’s first graduating class, the JP Tolman Company marked its beginnings with innovation, patenting a groundbreaking switch braiding machine. This development laid the foundation for what would soon evolve into Samson Rope Technologies, Inc. Over the years, we have established ourselves as the leader in high-performance ropes on a global scale.

In 2023, Samson expanded its reach by acquiring Folch Ropes, S.A., a prominent manufacturing company based in Barcelona, Spain. This strategic move not only facilitated our growth but also strengthened our ability to supply European customers with cutting-edge technology and localized support.

Continuing our global expansion, in 2024, Samson acquired Corderie Henri Lancelin in Ernée, France. Renowned for exceptional customer care and advanced rope technology, Lancelin has over 115 years of market experience and is a dominant brand in the leisure marine sector. Their state-of-the-art testing facility, capable of breaking ropes with strengths of up to 600 metric tons, enables us to conduct large-diameter rope destructive testing not only in Europe but also worldwide

Technology

Samson is at the forefront of the synthetic rope industry, leveraging the latest innovative fibers, proprietary constructions, and coatings to design the perfect rope for your unique application. Our extensive history with high-performance synthetic fibers positions us uniquely to design, test, and recommend the ideal rope for every job, regardless of industry. If you’re unsure about which rope you need, we invite you to explore our comprehensive library of technical resources or reach out for a personalized consultation. With us, you’re likely to find a rope optimized for your specific application.

Products

We specialize in developing high-performance synthetic ropes to replace wire rope, chain, and commodity synthetics. With a diverse array of fibers, from HMPE, Aramids, and LCP, as well as traditional polyester and nylon blends, Samson has a long history in custom designing ropes to meet specific application needs. We take pride in our quality and stand behind our products. Manufactured in ISO 9001:2015 certified facilities that utilize LEAN manufacturing practices, we ensure the delivery of best-performing and highest-value ropes, ready to serve customers worldwide.

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Service

We understand ropes, and we understand that not everyone does. To ensure you get the most out of our products, we provide unparalleled service and support worldwide. We can guide you through the purchase with technical consultation that gets you to the right rope for your application. To ensure you feel comfortable with your decision, we can visit your site to provide crew training on rope installation and handling, as well as inspection and retirement criteria. In the field or on the water, our dedicated field service technicians are available should you need assistance with your ropes in operation.

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