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Who we are

Bridon® has been a trusted name in steel wire ropes for centuries - our legacy is shaped by expertise, innovation, and real-world performance. Today, as part of Bekaert, we combine our rich heritage with Bekaert’s global scale and advanced material science to solve the toughest engineering challenges.

Together, we deliver more than ropes. We deliver confidence, enhanced productivity, and solutions built to perform in the world’s most demanding environments.

Our legacy strengths - now made stronger

Each of the following pillars represents why industries have trusted Bridon® for generations and how Bekaert’s global capabilities now take that legacy further.

Heritage in mission-critical rope manufacturing

Centuries of trust, built into every strand

Our rope-making roots trace back to 1750, supporting iconic discovery expeditions in the early 20th century to deep-sea and offshore operations today.. That history shaped our deep understanding of what it means to perform under pressure - when safety, uptime and reliability matter most.

Today, this legacy lives on through our modern manufacturing, rigorous testing, and engineering excellence. Each rope we deliver is backed by this enduring heritage—refined and reimagined through the lens of 21st-century innovation.

Technology leader and innovator

Performance engineered. Innovation-driven.

Innovation is in our DNA. From pioneering rope designs to advanced coatings, our Ropes Technology Centre in Doncaster and Bekaert’s wider global R&D network drive progress where it counts.

With more than 2,100 patents and deep expertise in metallurgy, diagnostics, and digital tools, we engineer ropes that don’t just meet expectations - they set new standards. Whether it’s fatigue life or increased strength, we turn bold ideas into real-world performance.

Deep understanding of market needs

Solutions shaped by real-world challenges.

We’ve walked the worksites, sailed the seas, and mined the depths. Our people understand your operational pressures because we’ve engineered solutions side by side with customers for decades.

Whether you’re lifting in offshore wind, drilling subsea wells, or moving mountains in mining - we design ropes around your application, with data-driven design and field-proven performance. When you work with us, you get more than a rope. You get a partner who speaks your industry’s language.

Global presence, local expertise

Everywhere you operate. Every step of the way.

Bridon® Steel Wire Ropes are trusted across continents - thanks to our technical services, application teams and operational footprint in key markets worldwide. 

We bring the strength of global scale - delivered with local care. From fast-turnaround production to hands-on technical support, our agility keeps your operations moving.

We don’t just deliver ropes. We enhance your productivity - where and when it’s needed most.

Together, we go beyond

Bridon® Steel Wire Ropes by Bekaert is more than a brand. It’s a promise to go beyond expectations - driving performance and productivity, backed by centuries of trust and the innovation to shape the future.

Need a rope that’s engineered for your next challenge?
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