Welcome to Northern STrands

Precision. 
Strength.
Safety.

For over 50 years, Northern Strands has been a leader in rigging, mining, fall protection, and training. We're dedicated to providing reliable solutions that keep your projects on track and your workforce safe.

Industry-Leading Products Backed by Expert Support

Lifting Standards.
Raising Expectations.

Your trusted partner in safety, hoisting, and rigging solutions, known for our technical expertise, exceptional customer service, and commitment to reliability. As a one-stop resource for demanding industries, we deliver precision, safety, and support—every step of the way.

Explore our store for everything you need to pull, hoist, and rig—all in one place.

  • Mining Wire Rope, Attachments and Equipment

    Complete mine hoisting solutions—including wire rope, attachments, equipment, and expert services—engineered for safety, performance, and reliability in the most demanding mining environments.

  • Fabricated Products

    Explore custom-engineered and jobsite-ready fabricated products—from lifting gear to personnel carriers—built by Northern Strands to meet real-world industrial demands.

  • Industrial Rigging, Equipment & Supplies

    Canada’s largest selections of rigging products, custom fabrications, and technical services—backed by expert support, certified testing, and a full e-commerce catalog for fast, reliable sourcing

  • Fall Protection Products

    Northern Strands designs and installs fully engineered fall protection systems that prioritize worker safety, regulatory compliance, and seamless integration into any work environment.

  • Suspended Access Systems

    Northern Strands’ Suspended Access Systems provide safe, reliable, and customizable work-at-height solutions—backed by Western Canada’s largest rental fleet and expert on-site support for rigging, lifting, and rescue.

  • Industrial Supply Dealers

    Find trusted dealers across Canada who carry Northern Strands products—use the map or browse the list to locate a supplier near you

  • Bin Safe

    Bin Safe is a patented engineered fall protection system for grain bins, designed to break your fall making climbing safer, faster, and compliant.

  • Services

    Explore our full suite of specialized services—engineered to support the safety, efficiency, and performance demands of industrial, mining, and construction environments.

Shop Industrial-Grade Gear Built for the Toughest Jobs

Industrial Rigging Products

Explore Northern Strands’ extensive product lineup—engineered for strength, safety, and performance in demanding environments. From rigging hardware and wire rope to recovery gear and fall protection, our online store offers high-quality solutions ready to ship when you need them most.

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When Standard Isn’t Enough, We Deliver Custom

Specialized Services for Critical Industry Needs

Northern Strands offers a comprehensive range of specialized services designed to support highly demanding industries. From bulk commodity handling facility maintenance to expert mining and construction solutions, our experienced team delivers reliable, efficient, and safety-focused services tailored to your project’s unique needs.

  • Field Services

    Northern Strands’ Field Services deliver expert installation, maintenance, and inspection solutions for bulk handling facilities, hoist systems, and cable barriers—ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant operations across industrial and infrastructure sectors.

  • Mining Services

    Explore Northern Strands’ full range of mining services, including wire rope products, attachments, equipment rentals, training, and technical support.

  • Engineered Fall Protection Systems

    Northern Strands designs and installs fully engineered fall protection systems that prioritize worker safety, regulatory compliance, and seamless integration into any work environment.

Certified Fall Protection Gear Built for Safety at Every Height

Fall Protection Products

Stay safe and compliant with Northern Strands’ trusted selection of fall protection gear, designed for industrial strength and worker confidence. From full-body harnesses and lifelines to connectors and energy-absorbing lanyards, our collection meets rigorous safety standards—ready to perform when it matters most.

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Practical Skills for Safer, Smarter Worksites

Industry-Leading Training

Northern Strands offers comprehensive training programs designed to enhance workplace safety and operational efficiency. From essential rigging techniques to specialized industry certifications, our expert-led courses provide hands-on knowledge that equips workers for success.

Explore our training overview and calendar to find the right program for your team.

  • Training Overview

    Northern Strands offers industry-recognized training programs led by certified experts, providing hands-on instruction and up-to-date safety knowledge in fall arrest, rigging, crane operation, suspended access, and Wirelock® socketing—available on-site or at our training facilities to fit your schedule.

  • Training Calendar

    Explore Northern Strands' full schedule of upcoming training courses designed to meet industry standards and safety requirements

Our Story, Our People, Our Commitment

Learn more about who we are and what drives us forward.

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Need Equipment?

Our sister company Certified Sales & Rentals offers solutions in the mining and construction industries. Certified provides specialized equipment, machinery, and services such as repairs, recertifications and underground ready equipment.

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Need Mining Expertise?

Our sister company Fortis Mining Engineering Manufacturing that provides globally-focused mining, engineering and manufacturing services to the mining and construction industries.

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