Unirope Begins Twin-Path Sling Manufacturing in Alberta
Unirope Limited has started manufacturing Twin-Path slings with a new Slingmax Rigging Solutions roundsling machine at its facility in Edmonton, Alberta.
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| Unirope’s new Slingmax Rigging Solutions roundsling machine in Edmonton, Alberta, is being used to manufacture Twin-Path slings. |
The Ontario-headquartered business is a specialist in the manufacture, distribution, testing, certification, and inspection of high-performance wire rope and rigging products.
The launch of the Edmonton production line immediately followed installation of the machine It features a heavy-duty steel frame, hydraulic tension control, and an intuitive digital touch-screen user interface (UI) that guides operators through setup, material selection, and quality checks.
A streamlined setup wizard is among features not available on earlier models.
“Starting the manufacture of Twin-Path slings at our Edmonton facility [in July 2025] will better serve our Western Canadian partners and significantly reduce lead times,” said Justin Brown, president at Unirope. “Our ongoing investments underscore Unirope’s dedication to continual improvement, innovation, and deep partnership with Slingmax, ensuring we always deliver the safest, most advanced lifting solutions.”
Across its three facilities, the company operates under a unified nationwide service model, configured to meet local demand but adhering to quality standards and rapid delivery service.
Installation of the roundsling machine continues a period of sustained investment in the Alberta facility, following upgrades to testing equipment to meet stringent standards and unique fabrication requirements of Twin-Path slings; and comprehensive operator training to ensure consistent output.
Heavy lifting
Recent developments aligned with a long-term strategy to equip the Alberta facility to provide high-performance wire rope and premium rigging solutions tailored to the region’s heavy-industry needs. While many suppliers in Alberta focus on commodity products, Unirope is committed to making Twin-Path a perfect fit for the area.
“These combined investments reinforce our commitment to quality and speed for customers in Western Canada,” Brown said. “We first partnered with Slingmax to introduce Twin-Path slings in 1988. Over nearly four decades of collaboration, we’ve worked closely [with Slingmax] to refine the line and cement its reputation.”
Unirope recently added Helix and Onyx synthetic roundslings from Slingmax to its product range. The machine is already fully capable of producing both Helix and Onyx slings.
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