Kiswire rope at Mennens: quality since 1992
Kiswire wire ropes at Mennens: quality since 1992
If you are looking for Kiswire wire ropes with proven quality and a partner who thinks along with you, Mennens is the right place. Since 1992, we have been working directly with Kiswire (via Kiswire Europe / KNHY in Gorinchem) to provide customers in industry, offshore, infrastructure, and wind energy with reliable wire rope solutions.
Why Kiswire?
Kiswire is a global player in steel products and wire ropes, with production and supply chain capabilities across multiple continents. Their portfolio includes wire ropes, steel cords for (automotive) tires, cables for large structures, and high-conductivity wire. For you, this mainly means continuity, scale, and a product portfolio that fits the practical demands of many sectors.
Where Kiswire wire ropes are commonly used
• Offshore lifting and hoisting (critical availability and reliability)
• Wind energy (onshore and offshore)
• Industry (production lines, hoists, cranes, and heavy-duty motion applications)
• Infrastructure and civil engineering projects
For more context about our range, click here (interlink to Kiswire assortment)
Mennens & Kiswire: a partnership with history
This collaboration is more than just a business relationship. It is a partnership that has proven itself in the market over decades.
Timeline at a glance
- 1977 – Kiswire Europe BV is established following an exclusive agreement with Den Haan Staalkabelfabriek NV (Gorinchem).
- 1979 – The Mennens organization (then Hoogerwerff Groep BV) is founded by Den Haan and HAL.
- 1986 – The organization continues under the name Mennens.
- 1992 – Mennens starts purchasing directly from Kiswire via Kiswire Europe BV (and continues to do so today).
- 2016 – Kiswire Europe BV becomes Kiswire Neptune Hyrope BV (KNHY) in Gorinchem.
This history matters because it means you are choosing a well-aligned supply chain: product knowledge, availability, and strong project collaboration.
“The collaboration with Mennens is a strong partnership for us, built on trust, technical expertise, and a shared focus on quality. Through our long-standing relationship, we know exactly what to expect from each other and continuously strengthen one another. We look forward to further expanding this collaboration and continuing to grow together.”
Derek de Ruijter, Dylan Daniels, Bert de Ruijter and Joo Yong (Jack) Kim – Kiswire Neptune Hyrope B.V.
What does this mean for you?
In your projects, it is not just about the rope itself, but everything around it: specification, lead time, quality, documentation, and support.
This is what you can expect when working with Kiswire via Mennens:
• Fast alignment on both standard ropes and specials
• Project-based deliveries (including larger volumes)
• Application-focused advice: from selection to use and maintenance strategy
• Support throughout the entire lifecycle of the wire rope (practical and technical)
**“The collaboration with Kiswire is a great example of a partnership that goes beyond just supply. We have worked together with a high level of trust for many years and especially value the short lines of communication, technical expertise, and consistent quality of Kiswire wire ropes. For our customers, it is essential that they can rely on dependable products, good availability, and solid technical advice. That is exactly where Mennens and Kiswire complement each other strongly.
We look forward to continuing this collaboration and to supporting customers in sectors such as industry, offshore, infrastructure, and wind energy.”**
Ayrton Dekker & Luuk Huige – Mennens
If you also need the right accessories alongside your wire rope, take a look at wire rope accessories (interlink to wire rope accessories)
Quality, standards, and inspection
Depending on your application, standards and inspection requirements will play a role. We help you make the right choices.
Relevant standards and guidelines
• EN 12385 – wire ropes (general requirements / application-specific parts)
• ISO 2408 – requirements and construction characteristics for wire ropes
• ISO 4309 – guidelines for inspection, discard criteria, and maintenance (e.g. for crane ropes)
• EN 13411 – end terminations (depending on execution)
