ABOUT US
The Carpenter Group is your source for high-quality rigging products and heavy lifting equipment. Founded in 1950, we take pride in building and maintaining long-lasting customer relationships that span decades.
Carpenter places a major emphasis on safety. This commitment is exemplified by the inspection and testing of customer rigging and hardware, as well as on-going safety training seminars which demonstrate how to recognize unsafe rigging practices.
We are continually growing and adapting to help our customers in an ever-changing marketplace.
A Message from the President
“In 1989, I joined American Rigging as an outside salesman. I soon learned that The Carpenter Group was a family. Under Bernie Martin’s leadership, Carpenter became a leader in the industry. It is my goal to continue maintaining the integrity and family values that we, our customers, and vendors have become accustomed to.”
— Bruce Yoder
OUR HISTORY
1950
Carpenter Rigging & Supply Co., Inc. was founded by John L. Carpenter - for the repair of shipboard gear in the Bay Area.
1955
Carpenter obtained the first 1,200 ton swager (SN:1) ever made, giving them the highest capacity on the West Coast.
1972
Bernie Martin bought the Company and expanded operations through the acquisition of 10 rigging houses.
1992
Carpenter obtained a 1,500 ton press, increasing its sling manufacturing to 3” diameter wire.
1995
The Companies became dba’s under The Carpenter Group.
2003
The Carpenter Group received their first ISO 9001:2000 Registration.
2007
Cableco accredited first AS9100 certification for Aerospace.
2008
Bruce Yoder, long-time employee and General Manager of American Rigging, bought the Company from Bernie.
2009
Carpenter purchased a test bed with pull capacity at 1.2 million pounds.
2016
Carpenter acquired Cable Moore in Oakland, helping to consolidate efforts in the Bay Area.
2019
Carpenter acquired California Swaging & Cable Products in Long Beach, another aerospace facility (AS9100 certified).
2021
Carpenter acquired Consolidated Rigging & Marine Supply in Jacksonville, Florida.
