Our mission statement is adapted from the By-Laws of the Association. It clearly defines the intent and direction of Associated Wire Rope Fabricators and is as follows:

• To promote interests common among companies manufacturing, fabricating, or distributing lifting, rigging and load securement devices, including other integral components of wire rope, chain and synthetic products


• To establish, acquire, preserve and disseminate technical information within the lifting, rigging and load securement industry


• To encourage the development of safety standards for manufacturing, fabrication and distribution of lifting, rigging and load securement devices, and to promote suggested safety programs and procedures applicable to the industry


• To suggest, promote and distribute safety programs, procedures and materials applicable to the industry workplace


• To establish product identification procedures directly related to the industry


• To assist in establishing and maintaining adequate products liability insurance, as well as other insurance needs for the industry


• To consider and deal with common problems of the industry, such as those involving production, distribution and service


• To advance, by all lawful means, the common purposes of the industry


• To promote mutual respect, good will and confidence through integrity and efficient service


• To provide sound advice, counsel and service to the customer in selection of materials and manufactured goods best suited for the application


• To encourage appropriate recognition of the contributions to business by management, the customer, the investor and the general public


• To participate in the civic and political process