Orion Rope Works, Canada Cordage & Cordage Source are North America's premier industrial and consumer synthetic rope manufact ... urers and were initially formed in 1856 (formerly Doon Twines of Kitchener, Ontario) and today, utilize specialized rope making expertise developed over the past 150 years. Our motto, "Tying quality and service together" has been & continues to be our passion in delivering high quality rope to our customers! Our companies are committed to exceed the superior quality standards required and each of our 900+ rope formulas have been tested, optimized and documented. Set-ups prior to all production runs follow detailed engineering charts. Performance-formulated ropes are tested in our laboratory for yield, tenacity, abrasion resistance, UV stability, elongation & firmness of lay. Orion's quality practices have earned the (QSLM) Qualified Supplier List Manufacturer certification, Cage Code 1X3U0 by the US Government. We operate a fully equipped resin, fiber and rope testing laboratory and the Orion plant, with 148,000 sq. ft., includes extrusion of standard and high performance olefin fibers and a wide array of rope making capability: Twisted rope from 1/8" to 4", Plaited rope construction from 1 1/2" to 3", Double Braid from 1/4" to 2" diameter, as well as "pull tape," commonly mule tape! As a manufacturer, the company offers rope directly to the end user or partners with distributors into multiple channels and cordage classifications: wire rope mfg., power and utility, MRO, national wholesale and distribution into electrical, oil and gas, inland river, heavy marine/offshore, commercial fishing, mooring, mining, telecommunications, fall protection, scaffolding , barrier, theatrical, AWARF - rigging, towing, government, hardware, marine, sporting goods, swing/ playground, casinos, amusement & tactical. Orion Rope Works/Canada Cordage aspire to offer the very best in rope quality, customer service & speed in delivery. read more