Who we are

who we are

Our history

GN Rope Fittings was founded in 1923 as manufacturer for small tools. Nowadays GN is a leading designer and manufacturer of forged products for mooring, heavy lifting, anchor handling and rigging applications. Besides efficient manufacturing, we hold inventory of virtually all our products to ensure quick delivery and emergency supply.

The GN group is now consist of: 

Quick overview

GN Rope Fittings head office and manufacturing plant is located in The Netherlands.

  • GN Rope Fittings, The Netherlands 
  • GN / De Haan Special Equipment, The Netherlands 
  • GN / STB Stahlhammer Bommern, Germany
  • GN Rope Fittings Do Brasil 
  • Stock Holder USA 
  • 150 employees
  • 85% turnover international
  • International service and freight

Our manufacturing facility in Nieuwkoop covers 12900 m² and is equipped with a state-of-the-art forge. With forging presses up to 10000 Metric tons, comprehensive machine shop with latest generation CNC machines supported by robots, test benches up to 6000 Metric tons, welding robots, shot blasting machines and many more innovative production equipment, we have all possibilities to serve our clients.