Here are widely recognized top manufacturers (global and U.S.) of lifting slings and shackles, with a short note on what they’re known for:

• Columbus McKinnon / The Crosby Group (Crosby, KITO Crosby brands) — industry leader for shackles, hooks, chain slings and a very broad rigging portfolio; large global distribution and training/support. (investors.cmco.com)

• Gunnebo (Gunnebo Lifting) — high-quality forged and specialty lifting shackles and rigging hardware, strong presence in marine/offshore markets. (gunneboindustries.com)

• RUD (RUD Group) — leading maker of chain slings, lifting points, and heavy-duty lifting components; known for innovation and high-grade chains. (slingandlashing.RUD.com)

• Van Beest (Green Pin) — specialist shackle manufacturer (Green Pin brand); reputation for quality forged shackles and traceability. (ksc-international.com)

• Lift-All — one of the largest North American sling manufacturers (synthetic roundslings, webbing slings, tiedowns, protective sleeves, custom slings). (lift-all.com)

• Pewag — European manufacturer of lifting chains, textile slings and shackles; strong product traceability and DNV/EN-certified options. (products.Pewag.com)

• Alloy Sling Chains / ASC Industries (U.S.) — domestic fabricator of wire rope, chain slings, shackles and custom assemblies (used widely for custom industrial slings). (highergov.com)

Notes on selecting a supplier

• For shackles and chain hardware: look to forged-brand specialists (Crosby, Gunnebo, Van Beest, Pewag, RUD). Ensure product markings, traceable certificates and compliance with applicable standards (EN, ASTM, DNV where relevant). (thecrosbygroup.com)
• For synthetic slings/webbing/roundslings: Lift-All and Pewag (and many regional sling shops) are commonly used; verify EN 1492 or ASME/OSHA-equivalent ratings and inspection/retagging services. (lift-all.com)
• If you need specialized offshore/low-temperature or high-capacity gear, Gunnebo, RUD and Crosby/KITO have dedicated product lines and certifications for those environments. (gunneboindustries.com)

If you’d like, I can:

• Narrow this to suppliers/distributors in the U.S. or by product type (synthetic roundslings vs. chain slings vs. shackles), or
• Provide direct links to product catalogs, certification types, and recommended inspection checklists for slings and shackles.