WireCo Unveils New Crane Rope Lineup for CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026

Company highlights latest innovations in rotation-resistant and cost-efficient rope solutions for large and small cranes.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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WireCo, a global supplier of wire and synthetic rope solutions, will showcase its latest crane rope technologies at the upcoming CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 trade show in Las Vegas. The company will present a range of crane rope solutions, including its new CASAR Lazerlift, CASAR Boomfit, and OLIVEIRA Durascend products, designed to address rising load demands and increased focus on lifecycle performance in the crane industry.

Why it matters

As crane capacities and operating requirements continue to evolve, WireCo's new rope lineup aims to provide crane operators with clearly defined options that align performance, application needs, and cost considerations. The company's presence at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 will allow attendees to review rope constructions and applications across a wide range of crane types and operating requirements.

The details

WireCo's new crane rope solutions include the CASAR Lazerlift, a rotation-resistant hoist rope developed for use in large telescopic cranes, crawler cranes, and high-capacity tower cranes. The company also introduced the CASAR Boomfit, a steel rope designed for use as an adjustment rope in boom hoist applications, and the OLIVEIRA Durascend, a rotation-resistant, compacted rope for small to medium-sized tower and mobile cranes.

  • WireCo will exhibit at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026, taking place March 3–7, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada (USA).
  • CASAR Lazerlift was introduced in 2025 following both controlled testing and evaluation in operational crane environments.

The players

WireCo

A global supplier of wire and synthetic rope solutions, headquartered in Leawood, Kansas, USA, with manufacturing plants, distribution facilities and research and development centers worldwide.

Timothy Klein

WireCo's Senior Principal Engineer, Global Lifting and Fabrication.

David Rowatt

Chief Technical Officer, WireCo.

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What they’re saying

“Lazerlift was developed in direct response to the operating conditions we are seeing across today's large and high-capacity cranes. By focusing on consistent spooling and strength performance, we are addressing modern lifting demands, and CONEXPO-CON/AGG allows us to put that performance front and center.”

— Timothy Klein, Senior Principal Engineer, Global Lifting and Fabrication (WireCo)

“Our current crane rope portfolio reflects a deliberate effort to address different lifting requirements without over-specifying solutions. Across Lazerlift, Boomfit, and Durascend, we are providing operators with clearly defined options that align performance, application needs, and cost considerations.”

— David Rowatt, Chief Technical Officer (WireCo)

What’s next

WireCo's presence at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 will provide attendees an opportunity to review rope constructions and applications across a wide range of crane types and operating requirements.

The takeaway

WireCo's new crane rope lineup, featuring the CASAR Lazerlift, CASAR Boomfit, and OLIVEIRA Durascend, demonstrates the company's commitment to addressing the evolving needs of the crane industry by offering a range of performance-focused and cost-efficient solutions.