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April 2, 2026

Why Vibration Is Still an Under-Discussed Problem in Mining

At WireCo, recent discussions around synthetic boom pendants have brought renewed focus to factor that is often overlooked in mining operations: vibration, and how it affects both equipment and operators over time. Spend any time around large mining equipment, particularly electric rope shovels, and the scale of the forces involved is clear. one thing becomes […]

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April 2, 2026

WireCo Reports Synthetic Pendants Cut Mining Equipment Stress and Extend Asset Life

Leawood, KS, USA, 04.02.2026 – WireCo®, a global supplier of wire and synthetic rope solutions, has identified vibration and shock transfer as a key contributor to structural fatigue in mining equipment, with its UNION Gladiator synthetic pendants engineered to reduce these forces in draglines and electric rope shovels. As mines push equipment harder to maximize […]

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March 10, 2026

What CONEXPO 2026 Revealed About the Future of Lifting Performance

CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 made one thing clear: lifting technology continues to advance at an impressive pace. The cranes on display were larger, more capable, and increasingly integrated with digital jobsite systems designed to improve productivity and visibility across projects. At the same time, the week reinforced something more fundamental. As cranes become more powerful and project […]

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March 3, 2026

Built to Lift: WireCo Opens CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 with American-Made Strength

Leawood, KS, USA, 03.03.2026 – WireCo®, a global supplier of steel wire and synthetic rope solutions, today opened CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 by reinforcing the strength of its U.S. manufacturing footprint and its ability to deliver fast, consistent support to lifting customers worldwide. The company is showcasing how domestic production, deep engineering, and seamless global coordination come […]

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February 19, 2026

What crane operators should be thinking about ahead of CONEXPO

As CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 approaches, it’s worth looking beyond the headlines about bigger machines and smarter systems, and focusing on the fundamentals that actually determine performance in the field. Most of the buzz will be about higher capacities, automation, and digital features. But if you talk to crane operators and fleet managers day to day, performance […]

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February 10, 2026

WireCo Powers the Next Lift with New Crane Rope Lineup at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026

Leawood, KS, USA, 02.10.2026 – WireCo®, a global supplier of wire and synthetic rope solutions, will exhibit at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026, taking place March 3–7, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada (USA). Against a backdrop of rising load demands and increased focus on lifecycle performance, WireCo will highlight its latest crane rope technologies at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026. It […]

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January 30, 2026

How U.S. tariffs are helping and hindering U.S. manufacturing

Manufacturing rarely responds to tariffs with a single price adjustment. The first response is usually hesitation. When trade policy shifts, buyers delay commitments, suppliers wait for clarity and projects slow while companies try to understand what costs will look like in practice. That pattern has played out again as U.S. tariffs have taken effect. For […]

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December 3, 2025

Royal Lankhorst Euronete Group (WireCo) announces José Luís Gramaxo retirement

Long-serving President will transition duties throughout 2025, capping a 47-year career Sneek, NL (Dec. 4, 2025) — WireCo®, the world’s leading manufacturer of mission-critical wire rope, synthetic rope and netting, and electromechanical cable, announced today that José Gramaxo, President of its Global Synthetics Division, will retire at the end of 2025, capping a remarkable career […]

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November 12, 2025

Steel or Synthetic Rope: What Drives the Choice?

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May 8, 2025

WireCo introduces Durascend: A performing and cost-efficient rotation-resistant rope for cranes

Prairie Village, KS, USA, 06.05.2025 – WireCo® is proud to announce the launch of OLIVEIRA Durascend, one of our latest rotation-resistant compacted rope. After an extensive process of analysis, development, design, and rigorous testing, Durascend is now available for sale in diameters ranging from 8mm to 19mm. A Superior Rope Design for Cranes Durascend is […]