IPH SAICF

What IPH SAICF does

IPH SAICF is an Argentine industrial manufacturer of steel wire ropes and lifting solutions, founded in 1949 and headquartered in San Miguel, Buenos Aires Province. The company designs and produces wire ropes in configurations up to 120mm diameter—including 6-strand, 8-strand, multi-layer rotation-resistant, compacted, thermoplastic-coated, and solid polymer core constructions—for safety-critical applications in elevators, cranes, mining, oil and gas, fishing, cable transportation, and general industrial use. IPH also manufactures complementary lifting products under proprietary brands including FUNILING (steel wire rope slings), PROCINTA (polyester synthetic slings), CONDOR (custom lifting beams), and LINKED (rigging hardware), and distributes third-party rigging brands CROSBY, THIELE, and YOKE.

The business operates on a B2B hardware sales model with a sales-led, enterprise field-sales motion. Distribution is anchored by two Service and Sales Centers in Bella Vista, Argentina (45,000 sqm) and Itapevi, Brazil (8,000 sqm), which combine manufacturing, sling fabrication, coil fractioning, product conditioning, and after-sale technical services. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; customers engage directly with IPH's Technical and Commercial Departments via phone, email, and web forms. Revenue is supplemented by professional services including custom product development, technical training, inspection, testing, lubrication, and certification.

IPH sells primarily to enterprise customers across Latin America, Europe, the United States, and Asia, with marquee references including One Trade Center, Empire State Building, and Rockefeller Center (elevator cables), as well as cable car systems in Patagonia. The company holds a deep stack of certifications (ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, API Monogram Spec Q1/9A, Lloyd's Register, DNV, IRAM 5221, ABNT NBR ISO 2408) and was recognized with the 2024 ORGULLO IPH – PREMIO IAS. A new IPH Patagonia facility was announced for inauguration in March 2026, signaling continued regional expansion.

Name

IPH SAICF

Legal name

IPH SAICF

Website

https://iphglobal.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1949

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

IPH SAICF is an Argentine steel wire rope and lifting-solutions manufacturer founded in 1949, serving enterprise customers in elevators, cranes, mining, oil and gas, and fishing through a direct field-sales model anchored by service centers in Argentina and Brazil.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Steel Wire Rope Manufacturing

NAICS

Communication and Energy Wire and Cable Manufacturing (33592)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)

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), Specialized Lifting Systems (Hydraulic Gantries, Strand Jacks, Jacking Systems) (IMAHAJAO)

Keywords

• Steel wire ropes
• Wire rope slings
• Rigging hardware
• Lifting equipment
• Industrial cables

Headquarters

HQ city

San Miguel

HQ country

Argentina

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Steel Wire Rope Sales: Manufacturing and sale of high-performance steel wire ropes for elevators, cranes, mining, oil and gas, fishing, infrastructure, cable transportation, and general purpose applications. Products range from 6-strand to multi-layer rotation-resistant cables up to 120mm diameter.
2. Wire Rope Slings (FUNILING): Fabrication and sale of steel wire rope slings including fiber core and steel core configurations, featuring certified manufacturing under ISO 9001 with Flemish eyes meeting IRAM 5221 standards.
3. Synthetic Slings (PROCINTA): Production and sale of polyester slings for lifting and lashing applications, including flat slings, endless slings, and amorphous tubular slings.
4. Chain Slings: Sale of Grade 8 and Grade 10 chain slings with innovative shortening systems that reduce assembly components and operator ergonomic burden.
5. Lifting Devices: Custom-designed CONDOR lifting beams, claws, sheaves, and tackles for specific load handling applications including sheets, plates, drums, tubes, and profiles.
6. Complementary Products: Sale of complementary products including FELCO cable cutters, FUNILUB lubricants, and lubrication systems for steel wire ropes.
7. Rigging Hardware Distribution: Distribution of branded rigging hardware including CROSBY, THIELE, YOKE, and own-brand LINKED products such as shackles, hooks, thimbles, and turnbuckles.
8. Technical Services: Technical advisory, custom product development, training, after-sale support, inspection, testing, lubrication, and certification services through service centers.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

IPH SAICF manufactures high-performance steel wire ropes in various constructions (6-strand, 8-strand, rotation-resistant, compacted) up to 120mm diameter for elevators, cranes, mining, oil and gas, fishing, cable transportation, and infrastructure applications. The company also fabricates lifting accessories including steel wire rope slings (FUNILING), synthetic slings (PROCINTA), chain slings, and custom lifting devices (CONDOR), and distributes rigging hardware from CROSBY, THIELE, YOKE, and its own LINKED brand. Two Service and Sales Centers in Argentina (45,000 sqm) and Brazil (8,000 sqm) provide sling manufacturing, coil fractioning, technical advisory, training, and after-sale support.

Product overview

IPH SAICF is a steel wire rope and lifting solutions manufacturer offering an integrated portfolio of products and services. Core offerings include steel wire ropes (various constructions up to 120mm diameter) for elevators, cranes, mining, fishing, oil & gas, cableways, and general purpose applications; complemented by proprietary slings brands FUNILING (steel wire rope slings) and PROCINTA (synthetic polyester slings); chain slings in Grade 8 and Grade 10; and lifting devices under the CONDOR brand. The company distributes premier rigging hardware brands CROSBY, THIELE, and YOKE, alongside its own LINKED brand. Supporting products include FUNILUB lubricants and FELCO cable cutters. Services include two service centers (Argentina and Brazil), technical training programs, and custom product development. The company is ISO 9001:2015 certified and holds API, DNV, and multiple national certifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FUNILING®: Steel wire rope slings for lifting and load movement, certified with cable IPH and premium international fittings.
• LINKED®
• CONDOR®
• PROCINTA®
• FUNILUB®
• COFFING®

Products and services

• Steel Wire Ropes High-performance steel wire ropes for elevators, cranes, mining, oil and gas, fishing, cable transportation, and general industrial applications, available in various constructions including 6-strand, 8-strand, rotation-resistant, compacted, thermoplastic-coated, and solid polymer core configurations up to 120mm diameter.
• FUNILING Steel Wire Rope Slings IPH-manufactured steel wire rope slings for lifting and load movement, certified with IPH cable and international quality accessories, featuring fiber core and steel core options with Flemish eye termination per IRAM 5221 Type A standards.
• PROCINTA Synthetic Slings Polyester slings for lifting and load securing, developed and certified by IPH, including flat slings, endless slings, and amorphous tubular slings conforming to strict national and international quality standards.
• Chain Slings (Grade 8 and Grade 10) Versatile line of Grade 8 and Grade 10 chain slings meeting EN 818 and EN 1677 standards, with Grade 10 offering 25% higher working loads than Grade 8 and innovative shortening systems that reduce assembly components and operator ergonomic burden.
• CONDOR Lifting Beams and Devices Custom-designed metal lifting structures including lifting beams, claws, sheaves, and tackles developed by IPH for specific lifting operations on sheets, plates, drums, tubes, and profiles, designed to minimize stress on slings and accessories.
• FUNILUB Lubricants for Steel Wire Ropes Complete line of lubricants for steel wire rope maintenance, including standard lubricants, aerosol lubricants (VITALIFE), and lubrication systems designed to extend cable life.
• CROSBY Rigging Hardware Distributed CROSBY brand lifting and fitting products for material handling, including master links, shackles, hooks, thimbles, sockets, turnbuckles, load binders, and chain products for onshore/offshore oil, construction, lifting, mining, and transportation industries.
• THIELE Rigging Hardware Distributed THIELE brand steel chains, components, and forged lifting devices, including G8 and G10 lifting components for industrial material handling applications.
• LINKED Rigging Hardware IPH's own brand of rigging hardware for cargo lifting, securing, and movement operations, including shackles, wire rope thimbles, clips, turnbuckles, hooks, chains, and load binders.
• YOKE Rigging Hardware Distributed YOKE brand lifting accessories for chains, wire ropes, and polyester slings, including Grade 80 and Grade 100 lifting components such as shackles, wire rope terminations, ROV hooks, and snatch blocks.
• FELCO Cable Cutters FELCO cable cutters for steel wire rope cutting, available in models C-7 (5mm capacity), C-12 (8mm capacity), and C-16 (14mm capacity).
• Service and Sales Centers Service centers in San Pablo (Brazil) and Buenos Aires (Argentina) specialized in sling manufacturing, coil splitting, and final product conditioning, offering technical advice, custom product development, training, post-sale support, inspection, testing, lubrication, and certifications.
• Technical Training Programs External training program covering safe operation, maintenance and inspection, maximizing useful life, assembly and correct installation, standards, safety and hygiene, and plant tours, with customized in-company training available for specific organizational needs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Cables exported to Latin America, Europe, USA, and Asia
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature12 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• CROSBYcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1998Official CROSBY distributor for Argentina and Brazil for over 25 years, offering the complete range of CROSBY lifting and fitting products including master links, shackles, hooks, thimbles, sockets, turnbuckles, load binders, and chain spectrum products.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• CASAR: German specialist manufacturer of high-performance steel wire ropes for cranes, mining, and marine applications. Direct competitor in rotation-resistant and compacted rope categories where IPH also competes.
• Verope: Manufacturer of specialty high-performance steel wire ropes for crane and industrial lifting applications. Direct peer with comparable premium positioning in the heavy-lifting rope segment.
• Tokyo Rope Manufacturing: Japanese manufacturer of steel wire ropes, wire rope slings, and related products for cranes, mining, fishing, and infrastructure. Direct peer with similar product mix and premium positioning in demanding industrial applications.
• Bekaert (Bridon-Bekaert steel ropes division): Global leader in steel wire transformation and a major manufacturer of steel wire ropes under the Bridon-Bekaert brand for mining, oil & gas, cranes, and elevators. Directly competes with IPH in the same high-performance steel rope categories and serves many of the same end-markets.
• Gustav Wolf: German family-owned steel wire rope specialist producing high-performance ropes for mining, cranes, elevators, and offshore. Direct peer with comparable specialty positioning and similar customer base in heavy industry.
• WireCo WorldGroup: One of the world's largest steel wire rope manufacturers, serving mining, oil & gas, cranes, elevators, and marine markets globally. Direct competitor with comparable product portfolio across IPH's core use-case segments.
• Teufelberger: Austrian manufacturer of steel wire ropes and synthetic ropes for cranes, elevators, forestry, and industrial applications. Comparable product breadth and similar end-market exposure, particularly in European and global premium segments.
• Kiswire: South Korean global steel wire and steel wire rope manufacturer serving automotive, mining, oil & gas, and construction markets. Comparable in scale and vertical integration, competing on similar high-performance rope categories.
• Shinko Wire: Japanese steel wire rope manufacturer serving elevators, cranes, fishing, and mining applications. Comparable product portfolio and similar premium-positioning in demanding end-markets.
• Pfeifer Seil- und Hebetechnik: German manufacturer of steel wire ropes, wire rope slings, and lifting systems serving cranes, elevators, and industrial markets. Direct peer with overlapping product categories and similar end-customer profile.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/iphglobal
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/iph-saicf

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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