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A New Road Ahead for NASA’S Iconic Launch Infrastructure When NASA needed to safely lift and transport delicate yet massive components, there was no room for error. Traditional wire rope slings, while strong, posed challenges due to their weight, bulk, and potential to damage critical aerospace equipment. That’s why NASA turned to Slingmax Twin-Path synthetic slings, whose lightweight design and unmatched strength provided the perfect combination of precision, protection, and performance. By reducing the risk of damage and allowing for easier handling, these high-tech slings became an essential tool in supporting some of the most advanced engineering feats in modern…

Hudson Yards The Hudson Yards construction project demanded precision, safety, and efficiency in one of the busiest urban environments in the world. Traditional wire rope slings, heavy and difficult to maneuver, posed challenges for workers handling massive structural components. Enter Slingmax Twin-Path synthetic slings—a game-changing solution that made lifting operations smoother, safer, and more efficient. Their lightweight yet ultra-strong design allowed crews to move materials with greater control, significantly reducing strain on workers while improving overall job site productivity. This wasn’t just about swapping out old rigging—it was about redefining the way lifts were performed in one of the most…

A Synthetic Solution Slingmax Twin-Path synthetic slings and equalizer blocks played a crucial role in the fast-track reconstruction of Pittsburgh’s Fern Hollow Bridge, ensuring safe and efficient lifting of 100-USt precast concrete beams. Used in an inverted basket rigging configuration, these high-performance slings connected the rigging to each end of the 154’9″ beams, allowing for precise placement. This project highlights the reliability and strength of synthetic rigging solutions in critical infrastructure projects. The reconstruction effort required a specialized approach due to the weight and size of the beams, as well as the need for precision in their placement. The use…

Meet Ethan Schwartz: One of the Product Engineers Behind Slingmax Innovations At Slingmax® Rigging Solutions, the people behind the products are just as impressive as the gear they create. One of those people is Ethan Schwartz, a Product Engineer who’s passionate about solving tough challenges and making life easier—and safer—for those in the lifting and rigging industry. Ethan’s journey to becoming an engineer started early. “I was that kid who was always building something,” he says, laughing. Whether it was Legos, erector sets, or working on home improvement projects with his dad, Ethan loved figuring out how things fit together.…

  [April 4, 2023] River Associates Investments, L.P. (“River Associates”), a longstanding lower middle market private equity firm based in Chattanooga, TN, announced the acquisition of I&I Sling, Inc and Slingmax, Inc. (“I&I / Slingmax”).  This acquisition, in addition to River’s purchase of Yale Cordage in 2020, solidifies the combined businesses as an industry leader of innovative custom solutions in synthetic ropes and heavy lift slings serving the Utility/Electric, Energy/Off-shore, Infrastructure/Construction, Arborist, Inland Marine and Commercial Marine industries. Each company will continue to operate autonomously delivering the same level of commitment of relentless focus on serving customers, manufacturing in America,…