Join the Cordage Institute

The Cordage Institute is an international association of rope, twine, netting, and related manufacturers, their suppliers, and affiliated industries. Explore membership options today!

Meet Our Members

Connect with the top management of major industry manufacturers and suppliers.

Attend Our Annual Conference

The Cordage Institute’s Annual Conference offers excellent opportunities to interact and network with industry professionals and to engage in solid technical content.

Access Industry Publications

Quickly download the Cordage Institute’s internationally-recognized standards, guidelines, and test methods for rope, cordage, and twine products.

WELCOME TO THE CORDAGE INSTITUTE!

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ABOUT THE INSTITUTE

The Cordage Institute is an international association of rope, twine, and related manufacturers, their suppliers, and affiliated industries. Its mission is to create value for its members, the global community, and the environment through the development and dissemination of technical documents. The association will educate product users, standards development organizations, government agencies, and other entities on the safer, proper, circular, and sustainable use of industry products.

STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT

The Cordage Institute’s active Technical Committee focuses on developing over 50 international standards, guidelines, test methods, and technical documents related to rope, cordage, and twine products. Member companies have input in all documents and may be represented on any of our technical subcommittees.

CONNECTIONS

Making connections and building relationships is a cornerstone of the Cordage Institute. Networking opportunities, such as at the Annual Conference and Technical Meetings, allow members to discuss timely issues impacting the global cordage industry.

ANNUAL CONFERENCE

The Cordage Institute’s Annual Conference is a must-attend industry event featuring industry speakers, a technical seminar, member presentations, social activities, and plenty of networking opportunities.

MEMBERSHIP

With Cordage Institute membership, your company can access free copies of all Cordage Institute publications, have input in the development of standards, view slideshow presentations from past conferences, and market your company through advertising, sponsorships, and presentations at events.

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Cordage Institute 2025 Annual Conference

May 20-22, 2025
Hotel Place D'Armes
Montreal, Quebec

One of the most important benefits of membership is the opportunity to attend the Cordage Institute Annual Conference. This must-attend event features technical working group meetings, a meeting of the Technical Committee, the annual business meeting, a technical seminar, the Sim Whitehill Golf Tournament, social activities, and plenty of networking opportunities.

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Fall 2024 Technical Meeting

October 1-2, 2024

Philadelphia, PA

The Cordage Institute has an active Technical Committee, which meets three times a year to focus on the ongoing development of over 50 international standards, guidelines, test methods, and other technical documents for rope, cordage, and twine products.

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Over 100 Years Dedicated to

The Advancement of Rope and Cordage Products

MEMBER BENEFITS

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Elizabeth Huntley

Whitehill Manufacturing

The Cordage Institute is a group of the most knowledgeable and friendly people in the industry. The contacts we have made over the years have become invaluable resources.

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Fran Hoffman

Miami Cordage, Florida Wire & Rigging Works

The Cordage Institute offers a great support system for the challenges businesses face, and an excellent opportunity to share best practices, insights, and perspectives.

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Koen Van Goethem

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The value of membership is in the connections, knowledge, and resources gained from gathering key industry representatives at meetings and conferences.