In January of 2009 if you would have told me Industrial rope may see a 20% drop in business I would have called you crazy! Not now! 2009 was the most challenging year the wire rope industry has ever faced. I learned to manage better in one year than the previous 19 years combined. It does appear we have seen the bottom and I do hope that is the case or deeper cuts will have to be made. I have yet to find one owner/manager in my industry who did not get out the knife and start cutting, cutting, cutting. Enough of the last on with the new.
Industrial Rope has launched a limited online shopping store at Industrialrope.com and we have launched an Ebay Store as well. We anticipate our online store to be growing as we move forward into 2010. I also wanted to give our customers a brief history about Industrial Rope and all we have to offer.
Industrial Rope Supply Co., Inc. is a family owned business with an extremely deep history. The company was founded in the late 1800's by George Kray on 2nd Street in downtown Cincinnati. After the death of George Kray, Floyd Gudgeon purchased the company. In 1952 he changed the name to Industrial Rope Supply Co., Inc. and moved it to the present location, 5250 River Road. After the death of Floyd Gudgeon ownership was passed on to his daughter, Carole Lemen. In 1998 I purchased the company, and have managed its growth to include a second location in St. Charles Missouri.
Our product line has evolved to meet the demands of our current customers and customers of the future. Aside from the products shown in our catalog, we offer a full line of safety products, fiber rope, small cordage, galvanized aircord, import wire rope, import fittings, bulk chain, chain slings and all related chain products. Customer service has been the key to our success and will be the key to our future growth. That is why we pride ourselves on servicing our customers because without you, Industrial Rope would not exist.
Join us as we welcome in the new year with many new avenues for success. Hello 2010!
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