Northern Strands Co. Ltd.

Northern Strands is comprised of the divisions: Mining (Mine Hoisting Solutions ®), General Rigging, and Safety (Fall Protection, Swing Stages and Engineered Systems). Spanning over four decades, Northern Strands has provided leadership and experience to diversified projects throughout North America. We strive to uphold our reputation and long-standing track record as a company that offers high quality, economical and comprehensive solutions. We welcome and appreciate your inquiries and input with respect to our products and services.

HISTORY:

1970: Northern Strands becomes exclusive Trefileurope, North American mining rope representative

1978: Expand products to offer general purpose wire rope and rigging.Northern Strands

1979: Supplied 3-1/2' diameter Full Locked Track Rope over Revelstoke Dam.

1980: Oxy Oil (CB Site) Colorado, western world's largest Friction Hoist (52 ton Skips) commissioned.

1982: Con Mine, Yellowknife, NWT Friction Hoist Shaft deepened from 3,800 ft to 6,400 ft.

1983: Northern Strands introduces first Plastic Enhanced Rope, now an industry standard.

1999: Agrium Potash converts Friction Hoist to Notorplast Ropes, achieve record hoisted tones.

2002: Extensive metric high performance ropes added to meet increasing European crane market presence.

2004: Northern Strands supplies Sinking Ropes of 10,200ft to Kidd 'D' Nickel Mine, Timmins, ON.

2006: Saskatoon Head Office moves into 18,000 sq.ft. facility.

2007: Mosaic, world's largest AC Koepe Hoist, installs Notorplast Hoist Ropes.

2007: Provides Rio Tinto's Mongolia deep shaft project with rope attachments.

2007: Safety Division addresses specific market request for Engineered Fall Protection Systems.

2010: Northern Strands adds a Suspended Access Division to meet growing market needs.

2012: Engineered Fall Protection Division grows into a 10,000 sq. ft. expansion.

2013: Northern Strands supplies Hud Bay Minerals with production ropes and attachments for its Lalor Project in Snow lake, Manitoba.

CONTACT DETAILS

Northern Strands Co. Ltd.

3235 Millar Avenue Saskatoon, SK S7K 5Y3

Phone: 306-242-7073

Fax: 306-934-2920

Email: info@northernstrands.com

Web:  http://www.northernstrands.com/