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Forankra

A world player in lifting and lashing solutions and equipment

The Forankra Group has a global customer base and is the leading European supplier of lifting and lashing equipment. Every day, all over the world, wire rope, chain tackles, slings, lashings and other Forankra products are being used to ensure a safe and efficient working environment in ports, on offshore platforms and by transportation firms.

The Forankra Group offers products and customised solutions for industrial, energy and offshore operators. Trucks, trailers, cars, trains, aircraft and ro-ro vessels all benefit from our loading, lashing and towing products and solutions for efficient material handling, securing and transportation of cargo.

Among our customers are leading companies in a wide range of areas and industries, such as off­shore, wind power, shipping, transportation, automotive manufacturing, air transportation, ports, fish farming, engineering, pulp and paper, mining and steel.

Based on a true understanding of our customers’ needs, we provide high quality products and an extensive know-how within our areas of expertise. Our product portfolio contains a wide selection of steel wire, polyester ropes, slings, lashings, packaging and other material handling and lifting equipment. In addition, we conform to the growing customer demand for inspections, education, certifications and maintenance services.

Some of our customers are:
Aker Solutions, A.P. Møller-Maersk, Boliden, Grundfos, Höegh Autoliners, National Oilwell Varco, Odfjell, Sandvik, Scania, Statoil, Transocean, Vestas Wind Systems and Wallenius Wilhelmsen.

For more information, visit Forankra.

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