Alps Wire Rope Corporation
Metal wire
Company Overview and History
Alps Wire Rope Corporation, established in 1968, operates its corporate headquarters from St. Charles, IL, encompassing 42,000 square feet of office and warehouse space. The company's strategic growth has led to additional facilities in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and Houston, Texas, bringing its total distribution and sales footprint to approximately 100,000 square feet across the country. Alps Wire Rope Corporation serves a wide array of major wire rope fabricators and industrial distributors throughout the USA, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean, in addition to Original Equipment Manufacturers.
Products and Services
Alps Wire Rope Corporation specializes in a comprehensive range of wire rope products, including galvanized and stainless steel fittings, hardware, and chain. The company offers an extensive inventory, with wire ropes available from 0.027 inches to 3 inches in diameter, in both metric and imperial sizes, and various lays and finishes. Key proprietary brands include 'Peak Performance®', signifying high quality and customer service, 'Pinnacle Wire Ropes' for specialty crane applications, and 'Elephant Brand' for elevator wire ropes. Alps also distributes products from reputable partners such as verope® AG, KOSWIRE (known for highly polished stainless steel wire rope with high fatigue and corrosion resistance), Kiswire (for mining applications), and Ropeblock, a leading supplier for the lifting and wire rope industry.
Industry Expertise and Applications
The company's offerings cater to diverse and demanding industries. For the Architectural & Structural sector, Alps provides quality stainless steel strand and cables with a smooth, clean finish. In Cranes, Winches & Core Drilling, they supply rotation resistant, spin resistant, and general purpose wire ropes suitable for industrial manufacturing, mining, construction, and offshore environments. The Elevator segment relies on 'Elephant Brand' hoist ropes, compensation ropes, governor ropes, and door selector cables for various elevator types. Alps also provides solutions for General Engineering, Marine Rigging (offering high-quality stainless steel strands and cables from 1/16' to 1' diameter), Mining (including ropes for open-pit and underground operations), and Oil & Gas (such as drill lines, sand lines, and measuring lines).
Commitment to Quality and Service
Alps Wire Rope Corporation emphasizes full-service support, aiming to add value to the varied requirements of its clientele. The company's dedicated customer service team assists in finding appropriate solutions for specific job needs. As a testament to its industry involvement and standards, Alps Wire Rope® is a proud member of the Associated Wire Rope Fabricators (AWRF) and the National Association of Elevator Contractors (NAEC). They also provide valuable resources like the Alps Poster, a quick access tool for wire rope breaking strengths and weights.