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Kingfisher Yacht Ropes

Headquarters:
Mirfield
Founded:
1982
Activity:
Manufacturer, Seller
Equipment types:
Ropes & cordage

Kingfisher Yacht Ropes was established in 2002 when parent business DSM Group expanded its product offerings to include specialized lines for the sailing sector. Over the subsequent decades, the brand has grown into one of the most recognized names for rigging, halyards, and control lines across the international marine market.

Parent company DSM Group has supplied commercial trade clients with an extensive range of ropes, loadstraps, twines, and slings since 1982. All distribution operations are centered at a primary facility in Mirfield, West Yorkshire, sending rigging hardware and cordage to trade customers worldwide.

The product range is routinely selected for high-performance applications, equipping many of the world’s premier racing yachts and dinghies. Demonstrating this commitment to top-tier competitive sailing, the brand’s running rigging was selected for official use during the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.

To maintain rapid order fulfillment, the UK facility maintains significant inventory levels on site, enabling same-day dispatch for many standard product orders. Combining efficient logistics with consistent manufacturing standards, Kingfisher Yacht Ropes provides high-performance cordage at competitive price points.

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