What FLORIDA WIRE & RIGGING SUPPLY does

Florida Wire & Rigging Supply, Inc. is a privately held Orlando-based retailer and distributor founded in 1956 and now operating as a Bishop Lifting company. Its catalog spans wire rope, polyester and wire-rope slings, hoists, rigging hardware, cargo-control products, fall protection, theatrical and stage rigging, adventure-park systems, tree-support systems, and recovery and utility rope. The company also manufactures custom rigging hardware. Core technology and proprietary features are not disclosed, so the available evidence supports a physical-product and service business rather than a software or technology-platform model.

Commercial activity is led by one-time product sales through an e-commerce storefront, phone ordering, and an Orlando retail location, with standard products sold individually at checkout. Revenue also comes from custom manufacturing, proof-load testing and certification, on-site sling, chain, and webbing inspections, and safety training delivered directly or with Academy Training Center. No public price list or subscription model is disclosed; custom work and services are project- or quote-based, while the company advertises same-day delivery within Florida for in-stock orders.

The primary stated customer vertical is construction, with additional exposure to landscape, mining, staging, theatrical and entertainment, and theme-park applications. The company reports more than $2 million of inventory, operates from one identified Orlando location, and states that it serves Florida, the broader United States, and international customers. Its 2022 addition to Bishop Lifting links the local business to a 40-branch network with broader product, rental, and service access.

Name

FLORIDA WIRE & RIGGING SUPPLY

Legal name

Florida Wire & Rigging Supply, Inc.

Website

https://floridawire.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Florida Wire & Rigging Supply is an Orlando-based retailer and e-commerce distributor of lifting, rigging, cargo-control, fall-protection, and theatrical equipment, serving construction, mining, entertainment, and industrial customers with custom manufacturing, inspections, training, and Florida delivery.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Rigging & Lifting Equipment Distribution

NAICS

Rope, Cordage, Twine, Tire Cord, and Tire Fabric Mills (314994), Spring and Wire Product Manufacturing (33261)

SIC

Wholesale-Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (5080), Wholesale-Construction & Mining (No Petro) Machinery & Equip (5082)

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), Lifting & Hoisting Rental & Leasing (IMAHAJAN)

Keywords

• Industrial rigging supplies
• Lifting equipment
• Fall protection gear
• Cargo control products
• Wire rope slings

Headquarters

HQ city

Orlando

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Sale of lifting and rigging equipment including wire rope, slings, hoists, rigging hardware, cargo control, fall protection, and theatrical stage rigging supplies through e-commerce storefront.
2. Inspection and Certification Services: Crane and sling inspection and certification services, on-site sling/chain/webbing product inspections, and proof load testing.
3. Training Services: On-site product training seminars and accident prevention education courses through Academy Training Center partnership.
4. Custom Rigging Manufacturing: Custom rigging hardware manufacturing to customer specifications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Florida Wire & Rigging Supply distributes and sells industrial lifting, rigging, cargo control, and fall protection equipment — including wire rope, slings, hoists, rigging hardware, theatrical stage rigging, and climbing safety gear — through an e-commerce storefront, a physical retail location in Orlando, and same-day delivery within Florida. The company also provides crane and sling inspection, proof load testing, on-site product inspections, custom rigging hardware manufacturing, and safety training seminars.

Product overview

Florida Wire & Rigging Supply is a wholesale distributor and retailer of industrial lifting and rigging equipment operating as an e-commerce platform. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of products organized into distinct categories: Rigging Hardware (eye hooks, shackles, wire rope clips, swivel hooks), Hoist & Lifting Products (hand chain hoists, lever hoists, trolleys, beam clamps), Wire Rope Products (aircraft cable, grips, swagers, sleeves), Slings (polyester and wire rope slings), Cargo Control products, Climbing & Fall Protection equipment (harnesses, lanyards, anchors, pulleys, carabiners), Theatrical & Stage Rigging (including TRAC brand chain), Adventure Parks equipment, Tree Support Systems, and Bubba Rope recovery products. The company also provides custom rigging hardware manufacturing services, on-site inspections, proof load testing and certification, and same-day delivery within Florida. Training services are delivered through a partnership with Academy Training Center for rigging and fall protection certification courses.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Rigging Hardware Hardware components including eye hooks, latch kits, screw pin anchor shackles, swivel hooks, swivel hooks with bearings, and wire rope clips for lifting and rigging applications, sold to industrial customers via the company's online store.
• Hoist & Lifting Products Lifting equipment including cable winch hoists, hand chain hoists (CF and CX series), lever hoists (LB and LX series), push trolleys, and universal beam clamps for industrial and construction lifting applications.
• Wire Rope Products Wire rope and accessories including aircraft cable (black powder coated, galvanized, stainless steel), grips, hand swagers, oval sleeves (aluminum, copper, zinc), roll off cable, and wire rope cutters.
• Lifting Slings Lifting slings including polyester eye & eye slings, polyester round slings, and single leg wire rope slings in various sizes (3/8 inch to 1 inch diameter).
• Cargo Control Products Cargo securing products including ratchet tie-downs, lashing winches, load binders, transport chains, winch straps, E-track fittings, and logistic E-tracks for transport and logistics applications.
• Climbing & Fall Protection Equipment Fall protection and climbing safety equipment including anchors & connectors, ascenders/descenders, body belts, carabiners, gloves, harnesses, helmets, lanyards, pulleys, rigging plates, self-retracting lifelines, and swivels.
• Theatrical & Stage Rigging Stage and theatrical rigging equipment including chain, gaff tape, rigging plates/anchors, round endless slings/steel flex, and safety cables for theater and entertainment applications.
• TRAC Theatrical Rigging Alloy Chain Grade 80 theatrical rigging alloy chain with black Trac finish, manufactured in the USA, featuring heat-treated links with proof testing, available in various lengths from 3ft to 500ft.
• Adventure Parks Rigging Equipment Rigging and lifting equipment designed for adventure park applications including ziplines, challenge courses, and aerial attractions.
• Tree Support Systems Specialized rigging equipment for tree support and arborist applications, including duckbill cable anchors and related hardware.
• Bubba Rope Recovery and Utility Rope Recovery and utility rope products for off-road and heavy-duty applications.
• Custom Rigging Hardware Manufacturing Custom manufacturing service for rigging hardware tailored to specific customer specifications and unique job requirements.
• Proof Load Testing and Certification Quality control testing service that applies proof load testing to products to detect defects in material or manufacture, with documentation and certification for compliance.
• On-site Product Inspections On-site inspection services for slings, chain, and webbing products to ensure safety compliance and equipment integrity.
• On-site Product Training Seminars Customized training seminars conducted on-site to educate teams on proper rigging and lifting equipment usage and safety, including accident prevention education.
• Same Day Delivery Service Same-day delivery service available within Florida state by professional delivery drivers for in-stock products ordered before closing.
• Rigging & Fall Protection Training (Academy Training Center) Comprehensive safety training courses offered through Academy Training Center partnership, covering ANSI, ASME, and OSHA standards for work-at-height, entertainment, space, electrical utility, and telecommunications industries, available at their Tampa facility, throughout Florida, or on-site at customer workplaces.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $2 million inventory in stock for quick fulfillment
• +1 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bishop LiftingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 December 2022Florida Wire & Rigging Supply became part of Bishop Lifting through the December 2022 acquisition of Worswick Group Holdings. Bishop Lifting is a portfolio company of Altamont Capital Partners and one of the largest providers of wire rope, slings, rigging, and related products in the United States with 40 branches. The acquisition expands geographic reach and access to a wider range of products, rentals, and services. Bishop Lifting brands include Matex, American Wire Rope & Sling, LA Crane, Delta Rigging & Tools, Western Sling, All-Lifts, Wood's Logging, Silver-State Wire Rope, Westech Rigging, and Certified Slings and Supply.
• Worswick Group HoldingscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 December 2022Worswick Group Holdings was acquired by Bishop Lifting in December 2022. Originally founded in 1958 as Certified Slings and Supply, the business grew under the Worswick family leadership to include Bubba Off-Road Recovery Gear, Florida Wire & Rigging Supply, Secured Global, and Academy Training Center. The acquisition was Bishop's eleventh acquisition since 2012 and the fourth add-on since Altamont acquired the platform in February 2022.
• Academy Training CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademy Training Center provides expert safety training courses for Florida Wire & Rigging customers. Training courses include Work-At-Height, Entertainment, Space, Electrical Utility, and Telecommunications industries. Courses are based on ANSI, ASME, and OSHA standards and regulations. Training is available at their Tampa facility, throughout Florida, or on-site at customer workplaces.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bishop Lifting Products: Direct parent and US peer in wire rope, slings, rigging hardware, and lifting equipment distribution across 40 branches. Operates the same core product categories as Florida Wire from a national footprint.
• Slingmax Rigging Solutions: Specialist in high-performance synthetic slings and rigging products used in heavy lift applications; competes for the same industrial lifting customer base as Florida Wire.
• Mazzella Companies: Large US distributor of slings, rigging, wire rope, hoists, and overhead lifting products with comparable service offerings (inspections, training, custom fabrication). Closest direct competitor in the rigging distribution space.
• Liftex Inc. US distributor specializing in slings, rigging hardware, hoists, and lifting equipment with in-house inspection and certification services — directly comparable product mix and service model to Florida Wire.
• American Wire Rope & Sling: Sister company under Bishop Lifting that distributes wire rope, slings, and rigging supplies — same operating model and product catalog as Florida Wire, serving different regions.
• Westech Rigging: Sister Bishop Lifting brand distributing rigging hardware, wire rope, and lifting gear in the western US; identical operating model to Florida Wire under the same parent.

Broad incumbents

• Fastenal: National industrial supply distributor with overlapping lifting/rigging and fall protection categories; competes on logistics, scale, and broad SKU coverage.
• Grainger: Broad-line industrial MRO distributor carrying rigging, hoists, fall protection, and slings; competes on convenience and scale for routine lifting supply purchases.
• Caldwell (Crosby Group): Manufacturer of below-the-hook lifting devices, spreader beams, and material handling equipment; adjacent category competitor whose products are part of Florida Wire's catalog.
• Crosby Group: Major manufacturer and global supplier of rigging hardware (shackles, hooks, blocks) commonly distributed by Florida Wire. Acts as a supplier/incumbent in overlapping categories.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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