What Enduro Softslings does

Enduro Softslings BV is a Netherlands-based specialty manufacturer of high-performance HMPE (High-Modular Polyethylene) fiber softslings used in heavy lifting operations. Founded in 2015 as a spin-off from Koster Industrial Textiles (established 1887), the company designs and produces synthetic round slings, webbing slings, and modular protection accessories (wearpads, multileg covers, corner protectors) at a near-fully automated production facility in De Goorn, achieving industry-leading length tolerances down to ±10mm and full parameter logging for product reproducibility. The product line spans MBL up to 4,000t and EWL from 1m to 150m, with bespoke configurations including RFID tags, ROV handles for subsea use, and buoyancy compensation. Certification is delivered through a blockchain-secured digital certificate platform (Greenmarks), with QR-coded sling labels linking to tamper-proof Manufacturer's Certificates.

The company sells exclusively through a global dealer and reseller channel, supported by a proprietary online Softsling Configurator that issues technical drawings, STL files, and unique order codes to distributors. Beyond hardware sales, Enduro monetizes the full product lifecycle through co-engineering R&D services, pre-sale technical advisory, training programs, third-party verification (DNV, TÜV, Lloyds, SGS, ABS), and 24/7 after-sales inspection/repair. End customers include Van Oord, Mammoet, Shell, Saipem, DEME, Technip, ASML, and other major offshore energy, oil & gas, heavy construction, and precision manufacturing enterprises. In November 2025, Enduro was acquired by Royal Van Beest Group, continuing to operate as an independent entity under Managing Director Sytse van der Molen with access to the group's 100+ country distribution network.

Name

Enduro Softslings

Legal name

Enduro Softslings BV

Website

https://softslings.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Enduro Softslings is a Netherlands-based specialty manufacturer of high-performance HMPE fiber softslings for offshore and heavy-lift operations, selling exclusively through a global dealer network to enterprise customers in offshore energy, oil & gas, heavy construction, and precision manufacturing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Synthetic Lifting Slings

NAICS

Narrow Fabric Mills and Schiffli Machine Embroidery (313220)

SIC

Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware (3420), Miscellaneous Plastics Products (3080)

akta.pro primary industry

Lifting Attachments & Material Handling Accessories (Fork Attachments, Slings, Rigging) (IMAHABAJ)

Keywords

• HMPE soft slings
• Heavy lift rigging
• Synthetic lifting equipment
• Offshore crane slings
• Industrial webbing slings

Headquarters

HQ city

De Goorn

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 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. HMPE Softsling Products: Sale of high-performance HMPE (High-Modular Polyethylene) softslings including Heavy Lift Slings (up to MBL 4000t), EasyQuip Crane & Construction Slings (WLL up to 1183t, MBL up to 4000t), Webbing Slings (WLL 500kg to 4000kg), and protection accessories (wearpads, corner protectors, multileg covers). Revenue is generated through direct product sales to dealers and distributors.
2. Pre-Sale Engineering Advisory: Technical advisory services provided by sales engineers during concept, budget-setting, tender, or purchasing phases. Includes application review, product recommendation, drawings, draft certification, and technical information such as buoyancy, flattening, and base material specifications.
3. Training Courses: Training programs for engineers, sales representatives, purchasing staff, riggers, and lifting supervisors covering product specifications, practical advantages of HMPE, service life, safety factors, machinery directives, industry standards, production processes, and inspection guidelines. Includes Softsling Training and Inspection Training with official certification upon completion.
4. Certification and Proof Loading: Certification services including Manufacturer's Certificate, third-party verification (DNV, TÜV, Lloyds, SGS, ABS), proof load testing, length measurement reports, and yarn batch break test certificates. Recertification service for used slings with full inspection recorded on Greenmarks platform.
5. After-Sales Inspection and Repair: On-site inspection and repair services performed by certified personnel (VCA full and NOGEPA certified), available 24/7 worldwide. Includes on-site reparation service and recertification of used slings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Enduro Softslings manufactures high-performance synthetic softslings made from HMPE (High-Modular Polyethylene) fiber for heavy-duty lifting operations. The product portfolio includes Heavy Lift HMPE Fiber Round Slings (up to 4000t MBL), EasyQuip Crane & Construction Slings, Webbing Slings, and modular protection accessories (wearpads, multileg covers, corner protectors). Production is carried out at a near-fully automated Dutch facility enabling extremely tight length tolerances and product repeatability.

Product overview

Enduro Softslings is a manufacturer of high-performance HMPE (High-Modular Polyethylene) softslings for heavy lifting operations. The product portfolio centers on three core sling products: Heavy Lift HMPE Fiber Round Slings for offshore/onshore heavy lifting, EasyQuip Crane & Construction Slings for multi-purpose construction use, and Webbing Slings for lighter applications. These core products are complemented by a modular protection system including Wearpads, Multileg Covers (O-Shape and X-Shape), and Corner Protectors to extend sling life and improve handling. The company also offers the Softsling Configurator online tool for engineering specifications, plus specialized services including R&D Co-Engineering, Pre-Sale Advice, Certification with blockchain verification, After-Sales Inspection and Repair, and Proof Loading. Services span the entire product lifecycle from planning and engineering through operational usage.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Heavy Lift HMPE Fiber Round Slings High-performance synthetic HMPE (High-Modular Polyethylene) round slings for heavy lift operations, with certified capacity up to 4000t MBL. Configurable with various cover options, RFID tags, ROV handles, and buoyancy compensation.
• EasyQuip Crane & Construction Slings Multi-purpose flexible lifting slings for daily crane and construction use, meeting safety and ergonomics requirements. WLL up to 1183t, MBL up to 4000t, with materials including HMPE, Aramide, PES, and LCP.
• Webbing Slings Lightweight woven webbing slings made from HMPE, Aramide, or PES, designed for applications with relatively low workloads. Features low stretch, extreme durability, and resistance to chemicals, salt, and fresh water. WLL range 500kg to 4000kg.
• Bumper Band HMPE textile product for securing crane hooks safely to vehicles during transport, preventing uncontrolled movement, with integrated safety stitch for controlled failure as overload warning. EWL 0.8-1.2m, MBL 4-12T.
• R&D and Co-Engineering Service Four-stage co-engineering process (Analysis, Design, Validation, Documentation) supported by an in-house R&D lab with abrasion, tensile strength, and fatigue testing, used to develop customized synthetic lifting solutions for engineering and project teams.
• Pre-Sale Engineering Advisory and Training Technical advisory and training programs delivered by sales engineers covering application review, product recommendation, drawings, draft certification, and specifications such as buoyancy, flattening, and base material, plus training courses for engineers, riggers, and lifting supervisors with official certification upon completion.
• Certification and Proof Loading Service Certification services including blockchain-secured Manufacturer's Certificates on the Greenmarks platform, third-party verification (DNV, TÜV, Lloyds, SGS, ABS), proof load testing, length measurement reports, and yarn batch break test certificates, plus recertification of used slings.
• After-Sales Inspection and Repair On-site inspection and repair services performed by VCA- and NOGEPA-certified personnel, available 24/7 worldwide, including on-site reparation and recertification of used slings recorded on the Greenmarks platform.

Quantifiable outcome

• Length tolerances as tight as ±10mm for slings up to 16m EWL
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Royal Van Beest GroupflagshipOthers · 20 November 2025Royal Van Beest Group acquired Enduro Softslings in November 2025. Enduro continues to operate as an independent entity within the group. Sytse van der Molen remains Managing Director. The acquisition provides Enduro access to resources and expertise to further fuel growth. The group, founded in 1922, has 300 employees with branches in Netherlands, Germany, France, Spain, Brazil, and USA, operating in 100+ countries. Brands include Green Pin, Irizar Forge, Heuer Hebetechnik, and Sling Supply Intl. The acquisition complements the group's existing HMPE product line, Green Pin Tycan.
• Clean2AnywherecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClean2Anywhere is building a 17th-century ship from recycled waste plastic. Enduro supplies raw materials (residual waste from production and rejected slings) for rigging and provides technical knowledge relevant to the project. This partnership represents a circular economy initiative for HMPE materials, pioneering the path to recycling HMPE.
• DNVcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDNV provides third-party verification and certification services for Enduro products and production processes. DNV has also published guidance on stable lifting operations addressing HMPE softslings, developed within the Heavy Lift Exchange Forum.
• TÜVcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTÜV provides third-party verification services for Enduro products and production processes.
• Lloyds Register (Lloyd's)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLloyds Register provides third-party verification and certification services for Enduro products and production processes.
• SGScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSGS provides third-party verification and certification services for Enduro products and production processes.
• ABS (American Bureau of Shipping)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerABS provides third-party verification and certification services for Enduro products and production processes.
• Greenmarks PlatformcoreTechnology or IntegrationGreenmarks is the platform on which Enduro publishes its blockchain-secured Manufacturer's Certificates. The platform ensures certificates are always available online and cannot be altered once registered. QR codes on sling labels link to the platform.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Samson Rope Technologies: Samson manufactures high-performance synthetic ropes and slings including HMPE-based products for marine, offshore, and industrial heavy lift. It is one of the most direct comparables to Enduro in material (HMPE/Dyneema) and end market (offshore, heavy lift).
• Yale Cordage: Yale Cordage manufactures synthetic fiber ropes, including HMPE/Dyneema-based products for marine, utility, and heavy lift applications. It is a direct comparable in engineered synthetic rope solutions.
• Teufelberger: Teufelberger produces synthetic fiber ropes and lifting slings, including HMPE-based products, for industrial, crane, and offshore applications. It competes head-to-head with Enduro in custom-engineered synthetic lifting solutions.
• Bridon-Bekaert: Bridon-Bekaert is a global manufacturer of steel wire ropes and synthetic ropes used in heavy lifting, offshore, and crane applications. It directly competes with Enduro Softslings in the high-capacity synthetic sling market and serves the same offshore wind and oil & gas end customers.
• SpanSet: SpanSet manufactures load-securing and lifting equipment including synthetic round slings and webbing slings, with similar certification, training, and inspection service offerings. It is a direct peer in safe lifting solutions across construction, offshore, and industrial end markets.

Regional players

• All Lifting: All Lifting is a regional distributor/manufacturer of synthetic slings, chain slings, and webbing slings primarily in Australia/New Zealand. It is a regional peer in the synthetic sling category with a distribution-led model.

Broad incumbents

• Gunnebo Industries: Gunnebo is a broad lifting and material handling incumbent with a wide portfolio including chains, slings, and hoists. It overlaps with Enduro at the synthetic sling category and competes via broader rigging-system solutions.
• Crosby Group: Crosby is a leading incumbent in lifting and rigging hardware (shackles, hooks, blocks, wire rope). It is a broader incumbent whose synthetic sling products and rigging accessories overlap with Enduro's offerings in heavy lift applications.
• Green Pin (Royal Van Beest Group): Green Pin is the parent group's flagship brand for shackles and rigging hardware. Post-acquisition, Green Pin and Enduro operate within the same corporate family and overlap in rigging/lifting product portfolios, with Green Pin Tycan being a directly overlapping HMPE product.

Emerging players

• Lift-Tex: Lift-Tex is a European manufacturer of synthetic round slings (polyester and HMPE) serving industrial and construction lifting. It is a smaller emerging competitor in the same synthetic sling category.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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