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UPDRAFT – Raising hoist technology to a new level

In all areas of deployment, traditional wire ropes are increasingly being discarded for those made of synthetic fibres. And it’s no wonder: in comparison, synthetic fibre ropes are much lighter, require significantly less maintenance and usually boast a longer service life – with at strength and elongation characteristics that are at least on par with their wire counterparts. UPDRAFT delivers superior alternatives for wire rope-based lifting systems.

The company is rooted in the wind energy sector, which is an industry that boasts a strong affinity to new materials and innovative technologies. It takes a certain amount of courage to try out what is new and transfer the theoretical principles into applicable business practice. As pioneer in this domain, UPDRAFT capitalises on the phenomenal potential of cutting-edge synthetic fibres to produce exceptional marketable investments.

UPDRAFT is a young, high-tech venture. Yet standing behind it are almost 200 years of experience in the development and production of textile fibre ropes and customised engineering. A subsidiary of the north-German company Gleistein Ropes, UPDRAFT draws upon the extensive know-how and state-of-the-art production capabilities of one of the most prolific rope specialists around. Gleistein also boasts a reputation as one of the world’s leading authorities in the processing of high-modulus fibres such as Dyneema®.