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We pride ourselves on providing robust solutions to our customers in the most demanding and diverse applications; with unmatched support, innovation and quality. When customers come to Union they are not just looking for a product, they are looking for our expertise and hands on approach to understand and resolve the issues they encounter in the field.
We want to create value, we want to solve problems, and we do that together. Our people are an extension of your team to overcome challenges and create solutions for you.
With nearly 4,000 employees worldwide, WireCo WorldGroup is a great place for you to build a rewarding career. Our professionals enjoy the opportunities of a global manufacturing and distribution leader as well as a culture of open communication, professional growth, and friendly camaraderie that fosters innovation and problem solving.
Torque-Balanced wire rope resists rotation. At loads approaching the elastic limit—75% of rope breaking load—tests show rotation to be less than 1° per foot of rope length. Even when there is a sudden release of load, Torque-Balanced wire ropes will not kink or form loops and hockles, as in conventional 6-strand wire ropes. Torque-Balanced wire rope will give you better and longer service life free of the problems associated with conventional wire ropes in undersea operations.
The elastic limit of Torque-Balanced wire rope is 75% of normal rope breaking load, compared to approximately 50% for 6-strand ropes. The importance is that the payload of a Torque-Balanced wire rope, at the elastic limit, is 50% greater than that of an equal strength 6-strand rope with no difference in diameter. Additionally, since a Torque-Balanced wire rope weighs less (about 10%) than a conventional 6-strand rope of the same size and strength, it has a much higher strength to weight ratio. Specify: Bright, Galvanized, or Jacketed wire rope.
Union produces wire rope and assemblies that deliver exceptional service and unmatched support worldwide. In addition to oil and gas applications, Union products are used in construction, logging, industrial, and surface mining.
When it comes to showing you the ropes, no one does it like Union. Our products are backed by years of experience in the field, at your side – solving tough problems in unique applications. Customers can count on mining, oil and gas, crane, and general purpose.
Since 1951, the family at Union Sling Company in Dallas, Texas has provided rigging products and services to the North Texas area. Our experience allows us to provide dependable, quality service. We sell strong, safe rigging products.Our experience means we have worked with a variety of industries. We don"t just sell products. We can answer questions too. We have the know-how to provide the right rigging for the job.
Use our thorough list of wire rope manufacturers and suppliers in Oklahoma to examine and sort top wire rope manufacturers with previews of ads and detailed descriptions of each product. Any wire rope manufacturers can provide wire rope products to meet your company"s specific qualifications. An easy connection to reach wire rope manufacturers through our fast request for quote form is provided as well. This source is right for you whether it"s for cable railing, marine rigging, or any other wire rope needs.
To select the proper wire rope for you application , visit the Union Wire rope website and see a list of commonly used wire rope products for your specific application. View the various types of applications and their respective commonly used wire ropes.
At Kennedy Wire Rope & Sling Company, we understand how important it is for our customers to work with safe and reliable products. Customers who partner with us can rest assured that our decades of expertise lead to being one of the industry’s leading suppliers of wire rope, rigging hardware, and products that benefit the oil and gas industries today.
The oil and gas industry is critical to the operations of our economy. After all, almost everything we use either uses oil and gas, is made from oil and gas products, or is powered by the energy oil and gas makes. Thus, Kennedy Wire Rope & Sling Company is proud to offer stainless steel wire rope, rigging hardware, and a host of other rigging supplies. Some of the applications of our wire ropes include offshore cranes, drilling operations, offshore winches, and riser tensioners. Our oil and gas rope and hardware supplies are high-quality products that are durable, versatile, and efficient.
Every company has unique rigging needs. As such, we can help select the best wire rope for your industrial application. Consider the following types of applications and their solutions for oil and gas operations:
Well suited for tubing lines and highly resistant to crushing. Inner wires within the rope add to the rope’s durability and ability to resist fatigue.
Hostile conditions down a dug hole can damage wire rope considerably. This rope has a clean, smooth operation and is highly resistant to abrasions. This adds up to increased productivity, reduce downtime, and reduce rope changes.
We’re dedicated to making sure our customers operating within the oil and gas industries receive the best services and support available in the market. As such, our mission is to make sure that we continually improve how we conduct our business operations. On example of this is our commitment to comply with and exceed ISO 9001:2008 standards. We also keep continuous education & improvements in mind for all that we do, to make sure our employees are the best trained and most experienced. With that, comes increased safety measures, which are always a top priority for us.
Call 800-289-1445 and partner with us today. We, of course, carry all the proper licenses and insurances for our operations. We’re happy to answer all your questions and provide the best and safest rigging solutions you need for your application.
Suncor Stainless manufactures an extensive line of superior stainless steel chain, wire rope assemblies and rigging hardware to serve the industrial and marine markets. Mil. Spec swage fittings and cable assemblies are also available. We are large enough to offer consistent top quality stock and custom-made products at economical prices, yet small enough to offer excellent customer service and technical expertise.
Alan Baird Industries, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of wire rope assemblies, mechanical cable assemblies, plastic coated cables and aircraft cables. Established in 1973, we supply products for the medical devices, consumer items, mechanical devices, robotics and instruments markets.
Backed by more than 50 years of experience in the lifting & rigging supplies business, Ashley Sling fabricates wire rope (Galvanized & Stainless Steel Wire Rope, Metric Crane Ropes, Regular or Compacted Strand) in many configurations. We can assist in selection and offer wire rope slings as well.
Assembly Specialty Products is a leading wire rope manufacturer of cable assemblies, mechanical cable assemblies and plastic coated cables. We serve a variety of industries including construction, mining, aircraft, trucking and many more.
We are a reliable source for a wide range of wire rope needs. We provide wire rope assemblies that can be designed to fit your unique specifications, and are manufacturers of fiber rope in both natural and synthetic materials. We are a division of Steelstran/The Atlantic Group.
Baco Enterprises, Inc. manufactures and distributes high strength and tension control bolts, hex tap bolts and high strength fasteners. As a top distributor of A325 and A490 structural bolts in the Northeast, we have all sizes in stock. We will produce specific requirements if needed.
With over 100 years combined sales experience in the rigging industry, we offer wire rope & accessories, including standard rope, rotation resistant rope, compacted rope, aircraft cable (stainless, galvanized & coated), crimping/swaging tools & sleeves, cable cutters & grippers and special end fittings.
BEN-MOR CABLE manufactures wire rope, wire rope slings, wire rope clips and cutters, plus a variety of other products including aircraft cables, coated cables, cable assemblies, chains and hardware. We also feature pet products. We pride ourselves on our just-in-time delivery and topmost quality control.
Since 1984, Bishop Lifting Products has fabricated and distributed high-quality lifting products, including wire rope, wire rope slings, cordage and rigging tools. We serve a variety of industries, including aeronautical, construction, manufacturing, oil field and transportation companies.
At Central Wire Industries, our mission is to build a company that values innovation and is committed to customer service. We are a market leader in the production of specialty wire and its components including ropes, cables and strands. We are devoted to delivering quality and maintaining the highest of standards.
Certified Slings is a supplier of a wide variety of wire rope and related products—wire rope slings, stainless steel wire rope, wire rope cutters, wire rope clips and aircraft cable. Additional rigging supplies such as chain slings, cargo restraints, hoists and mining supplies are also available.
Chicago Hardware and Fixture is a manufacturer of wire rope and chain fittings, industrial and marine hardware and allied products. We maintain sales offices and warehouses in several cities to ensure efficient service nationwide.
Trust Commercial Group Lifting Products as a wire rope supplier with more than 60 years of experience. The variety of industries The Commercial Group serves with lifting & rigging equipment includes automotive, steel, construction, utilities and government. As a complete full line manufacturer of wire rope slings, chain slings, nylon slings & Slingmax high performance synthetics, you’re covered!
With more than 40 years of experience in design of specialty wire and custom cable products, Cooner Wire continues to view customer service and superior quality as the focal point of our efforts. We also maintain a large warehouse stock. Continued expansion has made Cooner Wire an excellent source for standard and non-standard cable assemblies, harnesses, and molded cable assemblies.
Coordinated Equipment is a distributor of a vast range of wire rope, aircraft cables, wire rope slings, plus wire rope and chain hardware. Our on-site testing can handle 80-8,000,000 pounds. We can also secure fiber ropes, crane and snatch blocks, material handling products, safety products, and more.
Our doors opened in 1986, and we have grown to one of the largest stocking distributors of steel wire rope & submersible pump cable in the US. We offer shipping to your location, work site or shop and installation and removal of steel wire rope in select locations. We have the best prices on steel wire rope, submersible pump cable and manila rope.
Dakota Riggers and Tool Supply offers one of the most complete selections of tools and rigging supplies in the Midwest. Founded in 1982, our motto and mission have always been to provide the best quality products at a competitive price. Our quest for excellence is matched with a service level that exceeds our customers" expectations.
DCL Mooring & Rigging is a leading distributor of high-quality wire rope, cable assemblies and wire rope assemblies. Since 1945, we have provided a variety of quality products designed for the practically endless requirements of today"s high-speed material handling operations.
Delta Rigging and Tools, Inc consists of several companies you"ve come to rely on - Industrial Hoist Services, Delta Wire Rope, American Sling, B&H Air Tools, Port Rentals, Coastal Wire Rope, Kelly Wire Rope and D & M Wire Rope - have united under a new banner. So while our expanded capabilities offer the promise of a new day, we"ll continue to provide the service you"ve come to expect.
Euro Products, owned and operated by Brdr. Markussen and Randers Reb in Denmark, manufactures the Blue Line hardware as well as steel wire rope, combination rope and synthetic rope for commercial fishing and industrial use.
For over 65 years, Feeney has pioneered industry-leading cable rail systems and other architectural & rigging products. We are known for our very high quality, and we constantly strive to simplify the way our customers work with us & our products. We think you will find our CableRail, DesignRail®, and Quick-Connect® products easy to use, with features & benefits that are innovative and compelling.
Fehr Bros. Industries is a distributor of quality wire rope, wire rope assemblies, wire rope slings, stainless steel wire rope, aircraft cable, turnbuckles, rigging hardware, chains, and much more. Our name has been recognized in the U.S. since 1949.
Fortune Rope & Metal Company, wire rope supplier & customer fabricator, serves various customer needs from one cable assembly to high volume production runs. Capabilities include custom cable assemblies, aircraft cable, wire ropes, coated cable, cut to length cable, chain, fittings, hardware & tools for many industrial & commercial sectors. 3 strategic locations with large stock to best serve you!
Kentuckiana Wire Rope and Supply, Inc. has provided quality rigging products since 1981. Independently owned and operated, KWR is proud to represent the highest quality manufacturers in the industry. We specialize in the fabrication of wire rope, web and chain slings. We offer safety inspections and seminars to meet the needs of our customers. KWR is here to supply all of your rigging needs.
As Sling Manufacturers, Hanes Supply"s sling production now includes chain slings, nylon slings, SlingMax slings and wire rope slings. Hanes Supply, Inc., has over 80 years experience splicing wire rope and manufacturing slings, as well as providing quality products to industry and the construction trades. Our expert staff is here to help you create lifting solutions for your lifting needs.
Gator-Laid®, Gator-Max®, Tri-Flex® and T & D Ultra-Flex® wire rope slings can be obtained through us. We also handle the Tri-Flex® sling system, which is composed of 9- to 27-part slings for big lifts and the Gator-Flex® endless 9-part wire rope slings.
Indusco Wire Rope & Fittings is a leading supplier of wire rope, cable assemblies, wire rope assemblies, mechanical cable assemblies and aircraft cables. We serve industrial suppliers, contractors, mining companies, logging operations, transportation companies, military operations and more.
Search our interactive catalog for rope & cordage and find helpful guides for rope selection. We supply wire & fiber ropes, chain, slings & fittings. Choose from our manila, nylon & polypropylene cordage in various strengths & constructions, plus polyester blends, braided ropes, twines, cords & more.
Inland Specialties offers supplies such as screws, buts, bolts, and washers for a competitive price. We believe in flexibility, quality products, and building a lasting relationship with our customers. Call us for a quote today!
Innovative Assembly Design has an outstanding reputation for high quality customer service and we pride ourselves on having product support that is unmatched throughout the industry. We are now one of the leading suppliers and distributors of wire rope, aircraft cable, hardware, chain, and more. Innovative Assembly Design works hard to not only meet industry standards but exceed them, we do this so you can be sure that the product you receive is one of the best on the market.
Lift-All® has a solid reputation as a leader in slings and other below-the-hook devices. We manufacture wire rope slings; web, round, boat, chain and mesh slings; and lifting beams and custom devices. Contact us for your wire rope needs.
At Liftpro, lifting, weighing and rigging devices are custom manufactured daily. With over 30 years of professional lifting experience, we provide web slings, chain slings, wire rope slings, wire rope inventory, rigging hardware and more. Professional training is available on site at your facility.
Metro Wire Rope Corp. is a leading supplier of wire rope, cable assemblies, wire rope assemblies and aircraft cables. We stock over 1,000 tons of wire rope and maintain large quantities of general-purpose wire ropes in bright, galvanized and stainless steel.
Miami Cordage and its Florida Wire & Rigging Works division are leading wire rope suppliers, providing a full line of wire rope products including stranded wire, plastic coated wire, stainless steel wire, wire rope slings, cable assemblies, aircraft cables, wire rope fittings, cable railing and push pull cable. Offering unmatched service, Miami Cordage also provides custom wire rope assemblies.
All Montague Latch Company wire rope and cable assemblies are made to your specifications.We assemble cable stops, cable fittings and loops. We can also assemble rings and other hardware to the cable assemblies. Please contact us with questions regarding specific applications.
Morgan City Rentals is a leading supplier of wire rope and rigging supplies, wire rope hoists, steel wire rope, wire rope sling fabrication, and rigging gear inspections for the Gulf of Mexico"s oil industry. We offer 24-hour service, delivering quality products at competitive prices.
Among the products we distribute are wire rope, wire rope slings, aircraft cable, plus wire rope thimbles and clips. With more than 45 years of experience, Olsen Chain & Cable is the choice for construction and industrial supplies. We perform inspections for cable, chain, and nylon slings.
For more than 25 years, Pacific Gulf Wire Rope, Inc. has been a leader in the wire rope and rigging industry. Our success is clearly based on long term relationships with our customers; commitment to providing the highest quality of products, along with offering the maximum in safety, service & cost efficiency to every customer.
Leading the industry in the wholesale distribution of industrial rigging equipment and supplies, Peak Trading"s product line includes aircraft cables, wire rope, wire rope slings, wire rope assemblies and cable assemblies. We are committed to your 100% satisfaction, so call us today!
Performance Wire Rope manufactures specialty cable, wire rope, and strand products. These products are manufactured from stainless steel, drawn and hot-dipped galvanized carbon steel, carbon steel, monel, inconel, tin-plated phosphor bronze, silicon tin bronze, titanium, MP35N and many other specialty alloys.
Since our inception in 1980, we have evolved into a world class supplier of battery cables, wire harnesses, and custom “value added” wiring solutions for our customers. We work with market leaders in the lawn and garden, marine, construction, agriculture, and commercial vehicle industries, and we always strive for excellence in customer satisfaction.
At Preston Cord Inc, we feel that no order is too small and we love a new challange. The majority of our customers have their own specifications when it comes to their unique product....and it is our moto to strive for excellence and superior quality in all of our ropes. Let Preston Cord Inc. make a superior product for your rope needs.
Safety Sling Company is a premier distributor of cable assemblies, wire rope assemblies and aircraft cables. Serving industries including chemical, construction, defense, marine, OEM, telecommunications, transportation and more with high quality wire and cable assemblies.
As one of the foremost global wire rope manufacturers, SLINGMAX® provides high-performance wire rope related products. Offering safety, quality and durability, SLINGMAX® can solve difficult rigging problems with premium wire rope solutions. With thorough rigging training courses provided, and wire rope cable for all types of rigging, SLINGMAX® wire rope products are versatile and cost-efficient.
Strand Core was founded in 1973 as a division of Industrial Sales in Baltimore, MD. At that time, they manufactured strand up to 1/8" in diameter, primarily for the automotive industry. We are one of the few companies on the government"s Qualified Products List for aircraft control cables and manufactures cable assemblies for helicopter rescue systems. Additionally, our products go into the automotive, aircraft, medical, marine, and construction industries.
The Good Rope Company is an industrial stocking distributor who has been serving the needs of a growing customer base since 1972. We offer wire rope, stainless steel, galvanized cable, cordage products, and related hardware items for a variety of industries.
Tie Down Engineering offers custom cable assemblies, wire rope and wire rope products at wholesale prices for bulk orders. We are committed to providing our customers with the highest quality performance products available.
With multiple Hydraulic Swaging Machines, Tway Lifting Products manufactures a full range of fabricated wire rope assemblies. Our 24,000 sq. ft. plant houses the largest Swaging Machines in The Region. We produce industry standard Eye and Eye lifting slings, winch lines and material lifting cables thru 2-1/2” diameter. Emergency service is available.
US Rigging Supply is a 35-year old ISO9001:2008 Certified Manufacturer of high performance custom cable and wire rope assemblies in long or short runs, lanyards and slings, and a Master Distributor of wire rope, aircraft cable, fittings and Factory Direct source for copper, stainless steel and aluminum swaging sleeves, wire rope clips and turnbuckles with a history of quality and customer service.
Choose US Netting for rope of all kinds for all uses, cut to order or by the spool: wire rope and cable, nylon rope, manila rope, climbing rope, polypropylene rope & more. Choose from galvanized, stainless steel, and vinyl or nylon coated cable in various diameters. If you can"t find it here, contact us, we"ll get it for you!
Founded in 1956, Unirope® has been supplying and fabricating wire rope products such as wire rope slings, wire rope cable assemblies, aircraft cables and wire rope hoists for a diverse range of construction customers. Committed to quality and safety, we put all our products through severe testing services.
Vanguard Steel is a leading supplier of cable assemblies, wire rope assemblies and plastic coated cables. All wire ropes and cable assemblies are fabricated by some of the world"s leading specialty steel mills to meet or exceed specifications set forth by the government and other recognized authorities.
VER Sales is a distributor of wire rope and fittings, aircraft cable and a multitude of hoisting, mountain climbing, scaffolding and safety products. The wire rope offered is in a variety of classifications, some with hemp cores, rotation-resistant types, galvanized and stainless steel.
The Voto Manufacturers Sales Company was founded in 1938 and has grown to be a leader in its field supplying top quality products to the mining, construction, steel, aluminum, drilling and industrial markets. We fabricate wire rope, chain and other hose assemblies to your drawings and/or specifications. Bulk quantities of these, and other products as well as inspection services, are available.
In business for over 30 years, Waytek offers quality electrical supplies to the automotive and wiring harness industries. Over 5,000 products in stock, and same day shipping on most orders. Browse our expansive selection of wires and cable, including marine wire, speaker cables, extension cords, jumper cables and more!
Wesco Industries Ltd experienced rigging facilities can manufacture wire rope assemblies, chain slings, synthetic slings and rope assemblies to order. With our experienced staff and backed up by our facilities Wesco Industries can perform all your testing and inspection requirements.
Western Sling and Supply Co is a Manufacturer/Distributor of Rigging and Material Handling Equipment. We have been in business for over 34 yrs and proudly look forward to being the number one source for all of your rigging and material handling needs. Representing the finest Manufacturers in the Industry, we are uniquely suited to help you solve all of your rigging and material handling problems.
Wilkof Industrial Supply and Ron’s Workingman’s Store is a two-store concept developed to serve your needs. We supply sheaves, slings and wire to a wide range of customers and all wire rope can be cut to your required length. Stop by our showroom located in Canton, Ohio and you’ll see we have one of the largest inventories of quality work apparel and industrial supplies.
WireCo WorldGroup is the world"s leader in manufacturing, engineering, and distributing wire rope, synthetic rope, specialized assemblies, wire products and electromechanical cable. With true global reach, WireCo WorldGroup can deliver the right products for your equipment and application no matter where your worksite might be.
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Have you ever wondered how the equipment our industry uses in a wide range of jobs first came to be? The “how” could probably take an interview with one of our ancestors, and we’d have to go way back into ancient times to do that.
First used about 4,000 years ago, the shaduf consisted of a long, pivoting beam balanced on a vertical support. A bucket hung from one side of the beam, and a heavy weight from the other. The “operator” would pull the bucket down to the water source and let the bucket fill. As it was released, the weight would draw the bucket back up. The operator would then pivot the beam to position the bucket over the area to be irrigated.
And the “rope” attaching the bucket and the weight? While fossil evidence of rope usage dates back as far as 17,000BC, ancient Egyptians get credit for likely being the first to develop tools for constructing ropes. This technology appeared about 4000BC, preceding the shaduf by a couple of millennia. The early ropes would have been made out of grass, water reeds or animal hair. That would be some tough grass or hair to raise a bucket of water!
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Seeking trebled damages under the antitrust laws, Sunbury Wire Rope Manufacturing Company, a Pennsylvania corporation, has brought this suit against several other corporations in the District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Sunbury charges that the defendants have participated in a conspiracy in restraint of trade which has destroyed its Pennsylvania manufacturing business.
One of the defendants is the Roebling Securities Corporation, formerly J. A. Roebling"s Sons Company. This defendant is a New Jersey corporation which had been registered and doing business in Pennsylvania at the time of the alleged wrongs, but had duly cancelled its registration and discontinued its business in Pennsylvania before this action was instituted against it. It was brought into this litigation by substituted service, complaint and summons being served upon the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. This was thought to be a proper and effective procedure because, in applying for leave to withdraw its Pennsylvania registration, Roebling had filed with the Secretary of the Commonwealth, as required by the Pennsylvania Business Corporation Law, 15 P.S. § 2852-1 et seq., a document containing the following provision:
"6th. The corporation consents that lawful process against it in any action or proceeding upon any liability or obligation incurred within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania before the issuance of the certificate of withdrawal hereby applied for may be served upon the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania after the issuance of such certificate of withdrawal."
Roebling moved to dismiss the action on the ground that venue was improperly laid in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and its consent to suit and service did not extend to this litigation. The court granted the motion and entered judgment for Roebling. The court also undertook to make its action immediately appealable by entering certification of finality under Rule 54(b) of the Rules of Civil Procedure, 28 U.S.C. This appeal followed.
"Any suit, action, or proceeding under the antitrust laws against a corporation may be brought not only in the judicial district whereof it is an inhabitant, but also in any district wherein it may be found or transacts business; * * *." 38 Stat. 736, 15 U.S.C.A. § 22.
In addition, Section 1391(c) of the Judicial Code provides that a "corporation may be sued in any judicial district in which it is * * * licensed to do business." 28 U.S.C. § 1391(c) (1952). It is true that at the time the cause of action asserted in this case is said to have arisen, Roebling was registered in Pennsylvania as a foreign corporation and maintained its principal Pennsylvania office in Philadelphia within the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. But before the present suit was filed, this New Jersey corporation had terminated its registration and activities in Pennsylvania. Therefore, the present choice of forum does not satisfy the venue requirements of the Clayton Act or Section 1391 of Title 28, and this action cannot be maintained unless Roebling has waived venue and submitted to this kind of suit in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
For legal analysis of such a problem the obvious starting point is Neirbo Co. v. Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corp., 1939, 308 U.S. 165, 60 S. Ct. 153, 84 L. Ed. 167. That case establishes that when a foreign corporation, obeying a requirement of state law, files an actual designation and consent empowering a statutory agent to accept for it legal process issued within the state, its action may amount to an effective agreement to submit to suit, at least on causes of action arising under local law, not only in state courts but also in federal courts with subject matter jurisdiction, despite any defect of federal statutory venue which might otherwise be asserted. The companion case of Oklahoma Packing Co. v. Oklahoma Gas and Electric Co., 1939, 309 U.S. 4, 60 S. Ct. 215, 84 L. Ed. 447, is to the same effect with one point added. Such consent and waiver may embrace suits which, in addition to being brought in a federal court, assert a cause of action created by federal rather than state law.
This means that the scope of the foreign corporation"s consent and waiver of venue must be determined as a factual question. In deciding this issue of fact a court will appropriately consider the actual language of any document filed by the corporation with reference to the service of process upon it and will construe that expression of consent in the light of the statutory scheme and requirements it was designed to satisfy. The provisions of the state statute and the corporation"s undertaking pursuant thereto may be narrow or broad. They may be in such terms as to indicate or imply that all or some litigation in federal courts is beyond their intended coverage. But no such limitation is inherent in the rule of the Neirbo case. The entire question is a matter of interpreting state legislation and attributing reasonable meaning to corporate action pursuant thereto. We approach this case that way.
Provisions of the relevant Pennsylvania statutes and the language of Roebling"s consent, quoted at the beginning of this opinion, make it apparent that Roebling has expressed very general and comprehensive submission to the jurisdiction of courts in Pennsylvania with no intimation that any type of federal or state litigation is excluded. Roebling"s certificate of consent was filed pursuant to Section 1015 of the Pennsylvania Business Corporation Law which provides that such an undertaking as to continuing suability shall be filed with every application of a foreign corporation to cancel its registration and withdraw from Pennsylvania. Both the statute and Roebling"s certificate state that the corporation shall continue to be suable in Pennsylvania "in an action or proceeding upon any liability or obligation incurred within this Commonwealth before the issuance of the certificate of withdrawal."
One question raised here is whether the present suit seeks to enforce "a liability incurred within Pennsylvania." In analyzing the factual situation which the pleadings and supplemental papers reveal, the district court properly pointed out that in "its complaint in the present case plaintiff claims as damages the total loss of the value of its business together with a loss of profits. These losses occurred in Sunbury, Pennsylvania, within Northumberland County. Hence the cause of action asserted herein arose in the Middle District of Pennsylvania which includes Northumberland County." The gravamen of Sunbury"s complaint is that conspiratorial acts of the several defendants have made its operation of a manufacturing enterprise in Pennsylvania unprofitable. Wherever particular wrongful acts of the conspirators may have occurred, the injurious impact upon the plaintiff is said to have been through its business activities in Pennsylvania. Liability for injury thus suffered in Pennsylvania is "liability incurred within Pennsylvania" within the meaning of Roebling"s consent to remain suable. Boulevard Airport v. Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corp., D.C.E.D. Pa. 1949, 85 F. Supp. 876. Indeed this language has been interpreted even more broadly than the present case requires to cover causes of action much less intimately related to Pennsylvania than this one. Carlisle v. Kelly Pile & Foundation Corp., 3 Cir., 1949, 175 F.2d 414, followed by the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County in Virginia Metal Products Corp. v. John W. Cowper Co., Inc., 1950, 73 Pa.Dist. & Co.R. 293.
There remains to consider whether it can reasonably be implied that Roebling"s consent to be sued does not cover a civil antitrust suit in a United States District Court for a district where the defendant corporation is not found, or licensed or transacting business. Again we emphasize that Roebling agreed to remain suable in Pennsylvania in "an action or proceeding" brought to enforce liability incurred by it in Pennsylvania before withdrawal. We can see no basis for implication that the state or the corporation itself meant to exclude all or any federal suits. Indeed, an examination of the entire scheme of the Pennsylvania Business Corporation Law in providing for proceedings against foreign corporations reveals a purpose to make them suable as extensively as possible. Thus, in qualifying to do business in Pennsylvania, a foreign corporation is required to designate the Secretary of the Commonwealth as its "true and lawful attorney * * * upon whom all lawful process in any action or proceeding against it may be served" and it agrees that "the authority for such service of process shall continue in force as long as any liability remains outstanding against the corporation in this Commonwealth." Pennsylvania Business Corporation Law, Act of May 5, 1933, P.L. 364, as amended, 15 P.S. § 2852-1004(6). Moreover, a related section explicitly provides that the Secretary of the Commonwealth shall accept process issued against a registered foreign corporation "by any court of the United States empowered to issue such process under the laws of the United States." 15 P.S. § 2852-1011, subd. A. There is no need to imply that Pennsylvania had in view a comprehensive submission to federal litigation. That purpose is explicitly stated. And the very next subsection goes so far as to provide that these procedures for the service of process of both federal and state courts may be followed even in the case of a foreign corporation which has not registered so long as it shall be transacting business within the state. 15 P.S. § 2852-1011, subd. B. The intent of the Pennsylvania Business Corporation Law seems rather clearly to be that foreign corporations doing business within the state shall submit to the jurisdiction of federal as well as state courts in all types of cases within their respective jurisdictions.
No different policy can reasonably be read into Section 1015 of the statute which rounds out a consistent scheme of dealing with foreign corporations by providing a procedure for withdrawal of registration. In that section we think the state is simply making sure that withdrawal shall not make it more difficult to sue the corporation within the state on any existing and unlitigated claims.
Up to this point we think we are in substantial agreement with the district court. However, recognizing that Roebling had consented to be sued in Pennsylvania on such a federal claim as this, the district court concluded that there had been a waiver of venue only with respect to the Middle District of Pennsylvania, where the cause of action arose, and not the Eastern District where the defendant had recently been registered and transacting business. We are unable to agree with this conclusion.
The district court relied upon a provision of the Pennsylvania Business Corporation Law which provides for suit against a foreign corporation in the state courts of the county where the cause of action has arisen. 15 P.S. § 2852-1011, subd. A. But Section 22 of the Clayton Act and Section 1391(c) of Title 28, the controlling federal venue statutes, provide differently and more broadly that a corporation is suable where it may be found, where it transacts business and where it is licensed to do business. Thus, so long as it was licensed to do business throughout Pennsylvania, Roebling was suable under these rules of federal venue in the district courts of both the Eastern and Middle Districts of Pennsylvania, although the focal point of its Pennsylvania business activities seems to have been the Eastern District. Provisions of state law as to the appropriate county for state suit were irrelevant.
After Roebling withdrew from Pennsylvania, it was bound by its express consent to continue to be suable within the state, but no geographic subdivision was expressly designated by statute or expressly approved by the corporation as a more appropriate forum than any other for the enforcement of such continuing liability. Yet, two facts provide the basis for an implication. First, until withdrawal the corporation was suable in federal courts throughout Pennsylvania. Second, we have already analyzed the statutory regulations of withdrawal as an effort to continue the amenability of the corporation to suit within the state on outstanding liability. In logic this implies suability in the same places and courts as theretofore. Therefore, in the absence of any affirmative indication to the contrary, we think this logical implication is our best guide to what the state and the corporation had in view. Once it is conceded that Roebling waived venue with reference to Federal antitrust suits in Pennsylvania, we think it is the sense of the matter that its waiver of venue comprehended the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
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For more than 29 years, Pacific Gulf Wire Rope, Inc. has been a leader in the wire rope and rigging industry. Our success is clearly based on long term relationships with our customers; commitment to provide high quality products, along with offering the maximum in safety, service, & cost-efficiency to every customer. Our dedication to service and competitive pricing are the direct result of these long term relationships. Our longevity is a testament of our commitment to our customers.
SolutionsOur technical sales teams work closely with you to source, design and produce bespoke solutions for your project or application. We work in partnership with you and pride ourselves on becoming a trusted and integral part of your supply chain that adds value at every stage.
PersonalWe are on hand to personally guide you through the entire process, we translate the jargon, we recommend what’s best, and we are always here in person. No nonsense, just straight talking people who always exceed expectations through our extensive wire rope knowledge and superior service.
Trust & ExpertiseOur international supply network incorporates a wide range of partners with whom we hold long standing relationships; meaning we supply quality assured and fully traceable products all over the globe
I & I Sling is a distributor for most major wire rope producers – such as, Union. WireRope Works, Inc., Bridon, and Loos. We provide the highest quality domestic wire rope but import wire rope can also be sourced. Wire rope can be cut to size and placed on a reel or coiled at almost any length. Ends can be seized, welded and tapered. Buttons can also be swaged on to the ends of standard wire rope.