SpanSet

What SpanSet does

SpanSet designs, manufactures, and distributes height-safety, lifting, and load-control equipment for industrial, construction, marine, wind-energy, entertainment, and transport end markets. Founded in 1966 in Malmö, Sweden by Erik Ehnimb (co-owner of Klippan, which developed the first car safety belt with Volvo in 1959), the company operates today as a family-owned multinational with the US entity SpanSet, Inc. established in 1980 in Sanford, North Carolina and a global footprint of 15 offices across 5 continents (including wholly-owned entities in the US, Brazil, France, and Germany). The group is led by David Ehnimb as owner and employs a direct sales/customer-service organization (US Sales Director Evan Vogel) plus a certified training partner network, with primary product lines spanning Fall Protection (harnesses, lanyards, anchors, self-retracting lifelines, Gotcha rescue kits, helmets), Lifting (Magnum and Twintex round slings up to 600,000 lbs, flat web slings, Exoset lifting clamps, Joker hooks, Secutex and XCut protection sleeves, SecuBlock stacking blocks), and Cargo Control (LoadGard/WearGard ratchet straps, winches, vehicle transport and recovery straps). The firm also distributes Auxivo-branded exoskeletons and offers Wind Energy specialty equipment following its 2019 Axzion acquisition.

The underlying technology is textile engineering rather than software: high-tenacity polyester and ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMPE) webbing, continuous-loop roundsling construction, double-wall tightly woven covers without edge seams, bio-based Dyneema fiber for the 2024 Magnum Bio-Circular line (63% carbon-footprint reduction), polyurethane Secutex coatings, and a series of patented mechanisms including the ABS pressure ratchet (1995), Horizontal Safety Line (1992), and Gotcha Rescue System (2000). All US production is in Sanford, NC and is ISO 9001:2015 certified, with products designed to meet ANSI Z359, ASME B30.9, OSHA 1910.184, WSTDA, and US DOT standards. SpanSet has been issued numerous world-first product credits, and international safety standards (including the EU lashing standard) have been shaped around the company's designs.

The business model is a hybrid of hardware sales, professional training services, and consulting. Industrial safety hardware (lifting slings, harnesses, lanyards, ratchet straps, rescue kits, lifting clamps, sling protection) accounts for the majority of revenue, sold via direct e-commerce storefront at public per-unit prices ($13-$871 typical range), inside sales (800-334-7505, [email protected]), and outside field sales for enterprise accounts with on-site job-site demonstrations. Recurring revenue and customer engagement are generated through certified Fall Protection Awareness (4-hour) and Fall Protection Competent Person (8-hour) courses delivered at the Sanford, NC training facility, on customer sites, and via the First Due Safety Training partner in the Tri-State NY/NJ/PA area; training certificates are valid for 3 years, creating a natural re-certification cycle. A separate Safety Consulting service monetizes SpanSet's R&D into tailored safety concepts for lifting systems, securing loads, and working at height, and is positioned to drive specification of SpanSet products into new projects. The firm has no venture funding, remains privately held by the Ehnimb family, and shows no disclosed revenue or headcount beyond an Australia-employer-record of 11-50 staff at the Emu Plains entity.

Name

SpanSet

Legal name

SpanSet, Inc.

Website

https://spanset.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SpanSet is a family-owned multinational (founded 1966, Sweden; US ops since 1980) that designs, manufactures, and distributes fall-protection, lifting, and cargo-control textile equipment, plus certified training and consulting services, serving construction, heavy industry, marine, wind energy, entertainment, and transport customers across 5 continents.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Safety Equipment (Fall Protection, Lifting & Cargo Control)

NAICS

Rope, Cordage, Twine, Tire Cord, and Tire Fabric Mills (314994)

SIC

Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware (3420)

akta.pro primary industry

Lifting Accessories & Rigging (Slings, Shackles, Hooks, Spreaders) (IMAHAJAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Lifting Attachments & Material Handling Accessories (Fork Attachments, Slings, Rigging) (IMAHABAJ), Elastic, Tapes & Webbing Manufacturing (Elastic Bands/Binding/Strapping/Webbing) (IMAOALAD)

Keywords

• Fall protection equipment
• Lifting slings
• Cargo control products
• Height safety solutions
• Industrial safety equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Emu Plains

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Industrial Safety Hardware Sales: SpanSet generates the majority of its revenue from the sale of physical products including fall protection equipment (harnesses, lanyards, anchor points, self-retracting lifelines, rescue kits, helmets), lifting products (round slings, flat slings, lifting clamps, sling components), and cargo control products (ratchet lashing straps, winches, cargo nets, vehicle transport straps). Products are sold directly through the company's e-commerce storefront and sales teams at unit prices ranging from approximately $13 to over $600 per item, with larger equipment commanding higher prices.
2. Training Services: SpanSet offers Fall Protection training courses including a 4-hour Fall Protection Awareness course and an 8-hour Fall Protection Competent Person course. Training is delivered at partner facilities (Tri-State NY/NJ/PA with First Due Safety Training), at a SpanSet training facility in Sanford, NC (near Raleigh), and custom on-site at customer locations. Training includes a Training Manual, Certificate of Completion, and Wallet Card valid for 3 years. Pricing is group-based (8+ participants) with custom quotes for smaller groups.
3. Consulting Services: SpanSet provides comprehensive consulting services for lifting systems, securing loads, and working at height. Consultants draw on the latest know-how and results of SpanSet's own research and development to create tailored safety concepts for customers. Technical and quality support is also available for compliance, certifications, testing, safety standards, warranty issues, and defect reporting. This service complements product sales and drives specification of SpanSet products in new projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

SpanSet manufactures and sells fall protection equipment (harnesses, lanyards, anchors, self-retracting lifelines, Gotcha rescue kits, helmets), lifting products (round slings such as Magnum and Twintex, flat web slings, Exoset lifting clamps, sling protection like XCut and Secutex), and cargo control products (ratchet lashing straps, winches, vehicle transport straps). All key products are Made in the USA with ISO 9001 certification, supported by consulting and fall protection training services.

Product overview

SpanSet is a comprehensive industrial safety and lifting solutions company offering an integrated portfolio of three core product lines: Fall Protection (harnesses, lanyards, anchors, self-retracting lifelines, rescue/evacuation kits like the Gotcha system, and helmets), Lifting (round slings including Magnum and Twintex series, flat web slings, lifting clamps like Exoset, and sling protection products like XCut and Secutex), and Cargo Control (ratchet lashing straps, winches, and vehicle transport equipment). The company also offers Safety Management services including consulting and training. SpanSet operates as a manufacturer with Made in USA production and has expanded into ergonomic exoskeleton products through its Auxivo partnership. The portfolio spans from personal protective equipment to heavy industrial lifting gear, with a focus on worker safety in height work, load handling, and cargo securing applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Safety Harnesses Personal fall arrest systems for work positioning, fall arrest, and work restraint applications; includes configurations with padded shoulders, adjustable chest straps, and multiple D-ring attachment points for industrial and construction workers.
• Safety Lanyards Energy-absorbing and restraint lanyards that limit fall distance and impact forces; includes single, twin, adjustable, and shock-absorbing configurations for fall arrest and restraint applications.
• Anchors and Anchor Points Fall protection anchorage devices including cross arm straps, concrete anchors, pull lock anchors, and anchorage slings for secure attachment to structures.
• Self-Retracting Lifelines (Saverline SRL) Fall arrest devices with automatic retraction mechanisms using cable or webbing lifelines for reduced fall distances; designed for industrial and construction workers.
• Horizontal Safety Line Temporary horizontal anchorage line system using webbing and ratchet system for pretension, providing predictable deflection during a fall.
• Gotcha Rescue and Evacuation Kits Pre-assembled rescue kits for remote attachment and recovery of suspended workers; includes Gotcha 2, Gotcha CRD, Gotcha Shark Kit, Gotcha Fire and Rescue kit, Gotcha ResQ DD, and RIT Self-Rescue System for various rescue scenarios.
• TALGAR High Performance Helmets Protective headgear for work at height, providing protection from falling items; available in white and yellow.
• Round Slings Continuous loop lifting slings made from high-tenacity polyester yarn; includes Magnum, MagnumForce, Magnum Bio-Circular, Twintex, Steel-Tex, and 6-Part/8-Part Braided Twintex variants with capacities from 2,600 to 600,000 lbs.
• Flat Web Slings (PowerLift, PowerPlus) Webbing lifting slings in various configurations including Eye & Eye (Type 3 EE), Reverse Eye (Type 6 RE), Triangle & Triangle (Type 2 TT), Twisted Eye (Type 4 EE), Endless (Type 5 EN), and Wide Lift (Type 7 WL).
• Exoset Lifting Clamps Vertical lifting clamps for lifting, vertical transport, turning 180 degrees, and transfer of sheets, plates, and constructions; available in 1t-10t capacities with maintenance and overhaul kits.
• Joker Hooks Forged connection hooks with enlarged shoulder areas to protect slings from chaffing; color-coded to match lifting sling capacities for easy identification; made from '8 Plus' quality steel using the Skeletto principle for weight savings.
• Ratchet Lashing Straps (LoadGard, WearGard) Cargo control and load securing straps with self-locking ratchet mechanisms; LoadGard features yellow standard treated webbing; WearGard features orange premium PVC impregnated webbing; various widths from 1 to 4 inches.
• Secutex Protective Sleeves Polyurethane-based protective sleeves and corner protectors for lifting slings, providing cut resistance and surface protection against sharp edges.
• XCut Protective Sleeve Woven protective sleeve made from UHMPE (Ultra High Molecular Polyethylene) for lifting slings and round slings, offering best protection against cuts from sharp-edged loads; DEKRA certified.
• SecuBlock Stacking Blocks Load support blocks for safe handling, stacking, storage and transport of heavy loads; available in 5t-40t capacities with high stability and surface friction.
• Winches and Strap Winders Heavy-duty cargo control equipment including weld-on, portable, and sliding webbing winches for flexible mounting on trailers and vehicles.
• Vehicle Transport and Recovery Tow straps, automobile tiedowns, and wheel bonnets for vehicle transport and recovery operations; includes heavy duty recovery tow straps up to 180,000 lbs.
• Auxivo Exoskeletons (LiftSuit, CarrySuit, DeltaSuit, OmniSuit) Wearable exoskeletons for physically demanding work: LiftSuit supports back and hip muscles during lifting; CarrySuit supports arms and shoulders during carrying; DeltaSuit supports overhead work; OmniSuit provides multitasking support for overhead and lifting activities.
• Fall Protection Training Services Training courses including Fall Protection Awareness (4 hours) and Fall Protection Competent Person (8 hours) for personnel working at heights; includes hands-on practical instruction, Training Manual, Certificate of Completion, and Wallet Card valid for 3 years.
• Safety Consulting Services Expert consulting for lifting systems, load securing, and work at height safety; includes safety concept development tailored to specific customer needs and technical/quality support for compliance, certifications, testing, and standards.

Quantifiable outcome

• 63% reduction in carbon footprint with Magnum Bio-Circular round slings using bio-based Dyneema fiber, equivalent to charging 6,192 cell phones per sling
• +4 more outcomes

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles8 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• First Due Safety Training & ConsultantscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFirst Due Safety Training & Consultants is a SpanSet training delivery partner operating in the Tri-State areas of New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. They deliver SpanSet's Fall Protection Awareness (4-hour) and Fall Protection Competent Person (8-hour) training courses under SpanSet's curriculum and certification framework. Trainees receive SpanSet-branded Training Manuals, Certificates of Completion, and Wallet Cards valid for 3 years.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Gunnebo Industries: European lifting and rigging specialist offering webbing slings, roundslings, hoists, and crane equipment. Direct competitor to SpanSet across global industrial lifting markets, particularly in Europe.
• Yale Cordage: US manufacturer of synthetic rope and cordage products, including lifting and rigging lines. Comparable to SpanSet in textile-based lifting products, particularly for marine and specialty lifting applications.
• Lift-All: US-based manufacturer of web slings, roundslings, and lifting products. Closest direct competitor to SpanSet's Twintex and Magnum lines, with a similar product range spanning 1" to 12" slings and wire rope slings.
• Petzl: French manufacturer of headlamps and fall protection equipment (harnesses, lanyards, SRLs, ascenders, descenders). Directly competes with SpanSet in work-at-height equipment, particularly in Europe and outdoor/rescue segments.
• Tractel: Global manufacturer of fall arrest systems, lifting and load measurement equipment, including harnesses, SRLs, and Tirfor hoists. Comparable to SpanSet in fall protection and lifting, with strong presence in Europe and emerging markets.
• Crosby Group: Manufacturer of rigging, lifting, and cargo securement hardware including hooks, shackles, and synthetic slings. Overlaps with SpanSet's rigging accessories (Joker Hooks) and roundsling categories, serving similar industrial and construction customers.

Broad incumbents

• MSA Safety: Public safety equipment manufacturer with a dedicated Fall Protection division offering harnesses, SRLs, and anchorage connectors. Competes head-to-head with SpanSet in fall protection while also serving broader respiratory and gas-detection markets.
• Honeywell Miller Fall Protection: Honeywell's Miller brand offers harnesses, lanyards, SRLs, and confined-space equipment. Operates as one segment within Honeywell's broader industrial safety portfolio, serving the same construction, utilities, and oil & gas customers as SpanSet.
• 3M Fall Protection (formerly Capital Safety): 3M's Personal Safety Division includes the former Capital Safety portfolio (DBI-SALA, Protecta), offering harnesses, SRLs, anchorage, and rescue systems. Directly comparable fall protection line, but as part of a much broader multi-billion-dollar safety conglomerate.

Emerging players

• Singing Rock: Czech manufacturer of climbing and work-at-height equipment including harnesses, lanyards, and connectors. Competes with SpanSet in fall protection for construction, arborist, and rope-access segments, primarily in Europe.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/spansetltd
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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/spanset-australia-ltd
• Instagraminstagram.com/spansetusa

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments1 record

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