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Safety, strength & performance

Industrial and construction operations demand lifting, rigging, and safety solutions that perform reliably in the toughest environments. For more than 40 years, Cortland International has helped customers transition from traditional steel wire ropes to advanced synthetic solutions that improve safety, reduce weight, and enhance operational efficiency. From utility and mining to heavy industrial applications, our engineered products are trusted wherever strength and reliability are critical.

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Durable synthetic rope, netting & lifting solutions.

With decades of expertise in high-performance fibers and advanced netting technologies, Cortland International designs and manufactures engineered rope, netting and lifting sling solutions built for demanding industrial environments. Combining material science, application engineering and world-class manufacturing, we deliver products that offer exceptional strength, durability and long-term performance while integrating seamlessly with your equipment and lifting hardware.

Water pump with pipe in agricultural field for industrial safety.

Industrial Ropes

We manufacture industrial ropes with proven reliability, high tensile strength, minimal elongation, and excellent chemical resistance.

Electric utility workers repairing power lines on a utility pole.

OPGW Lines

Our Tuf Hotline is a high-performance rope specifically engineered for OPGW (Optical Ground Wire) line stringing applications in the transmission sector.

Skyscraper under construction with green safety netting and crane.

Safety Nets

Our Tufsafe™ nets are a safe, cost-effective solution for fall prevention in construction, maintenance, demolition, excavation, and more.

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Bird Netting

We manufacture premium quality bird protection nets that can be used to prevent birds from entering large buildings, stadiums, and airports.

Cortland’s Plasma® slings were selected to eliminated 18,000 lbs of rigging weight in this bridge crane lift

Engineered Lifting Slings

Our engineered lifting slings allow operators to rig and lift in less time, maintaining operational safety and less damage to equipment.

Cortland synthetic towing system in action

Vehicle Recovery & Tow Cables

Our vehicle tow / recovery cables are engineered to replace steel wire rope; they deliver the same strength and elongation characteristics as steel wire rope at just one-seventh the weight.

Tall communication tower with guy wires in a grassy field near water.

Engineered Guy Cables

Cortland International’s engineered synthetic guy cables offer a lighter, stronger alternative to traditional steel guy wires.

Soft connector

AeroLock® Connectors

Meet the contender to knotted soft shackles. Our patented AeroLock® Synthetic Connectors are light, safe and secure, ideal for a wide range of towing applications.

Cortland's custom Extender™ adjustable sling

Extender™ Adjustable Slings

When handling heavy loads, especially lifts requiring differential sling lengths, adjustable, high-performance synthetic rope slings provide a clear advantage.

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From project-based critical lifts to engineered lifts, our synthetic solutions are designed to meet the industry’s toughest challenges and improve operational efficiencies.

Plasma® rope in an industrial application
Custom Plasma® synthetic rope sling solution performing the lift of an overhead bridge crane at a steel mill
Custom Plasma® synthetic rope sling solution reduced rigging time from an estimated 20 hours to just 5 hours during this 1 day project, which was 6–8 months in planning.
Cortland lifting solution being prepared
Installing Plasma® rope slings on a 495 ton lift
Plasma® rope slings performing a crane lift
Installing a Plasma® rope sling before a heavy lift
Synthetic rope is surface-friendly and bends around equipment for a lift
Utility rope in use
Utility winch line
Spools of rope used by utility company
Utility rope
Utility rope
Digger Derrick Winch Lines
Custom Cortland Plasma®lifting slings assist with wind farm installations
Plasma®lifting slings used to assist with wind farm installations

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Bird Netting

Premium quality bird protection nets that can be used to prevent birds from entering large buildings, stadiums, and airports.

Industrial Ropes

Engineered synthetic ropes designed to deliver exceptional strength, durability, and performance across industrial applications.

Tuf Hotline

Tuf Hotline is a high-performance rope specifically engineered for OPGW (Optical Ground Wire) line stringing applications in the transmission sector.

Lifting: Sling Solutions

Cortland lifting slings allow operators to rig and lift in less time, maintaining operational safety and less damage to equipment.

Safety Nets

Tufsafe™ braided nets and polypropylene (PP) knotted nets are engineered for high performance and reliability, ensuring a safe working environment across a range of industries.