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Harken works hard to be the technological leader in sailboat blocks, deck hardware, winches, and hydraulics, as well as safety and rescue equipment and services. The company is employee-owned and has factories in Pewaukee, WI, USA & Limido Comasco, Italy, distribution in 48 countries, and group offices in 9 countries. Started in 1968 with the invention of the plastic recirculating ball bearing block & development of Olympic sailboats, Harken is now the brand of choice for most leading sailing teams, designers, and builders. Harken’s core strength At The Front of its historic niche is matched with growth opportunities in its Harken Safety and Rescue Division and its core objective to become the world's best in handling rope under load.

As sailors, our obsession with sailing connects us to the water. The water is our playground, a sanctuary where we seek enjoyment, a competitive playing field where we race as comrades; it’s sometimes our home, and always a place that unlocks our sense of adventure wherever that adventure might take us. Our obsession with sailing takes us to every corner of the world and on board every yacht. We become part of teams, share in the adventures of friends and families, sharing our knowledge and experience with those who have the same passion for sailing as we do. Sailing is in our DNA, where the water unlocks our sense of adventure. We are the custodians of a legacy that has been supporting sailors for close to four decades and while our world changes around us, our commitment to sailors who seek the same enjoyment and adventure as we do, hasn’t. From our sailors to yours. We are your experts in sailing. Your adventure starts with Doyle. By sailors, for sailors.

Over 70 years ago, Ron Allat and Stan Lenepveu established a boatbuilding facility in Highett, Australia. The company expanded rapidly, eventually focusing its efforts on designing and manufacturing quality sailboat fittings and deck hardware. Today, Ronstan International is a globally recognised brand. Our head office in Melbourne, Australia is home to our state-of-the-art design facilities, advanced warehousing, and global distribution system, handling more than 4.9 million units each year. International offices are based in the United States and Denmark, while three production facilities in Australia, Denmark, and Indonesia each specialise in specific product ranges to optimise local expertise and operational efficiencies for worldwide distribution to over 40 countries. Found aboard some of the largest and fastest sailboats in the world and the official supplier to the Olympic powerhouse Australian Sailing Team, Ronstan has also expanded beyond the marine industry to become a global leader in tensile architecture. Ronstan Tensile Architecture provides a uniquely comprehensive blend of products and services, including concept development, design assistance, cable and fitting selection, structural analysis, custom fabrication, and installation. Our architectural capabilities have received international acclaim, prominently featured in several high-profile projects such as Kuala Lumpur’s International Airport, Beijing’s Bank of China, Sydney’s Star City Casino, Melbourne’s Bolte Bridge, and Las Vegas’s MSG Sphere. In November 2023, Ronstan joined Groupe Wichard, an industry leader with over ten world-renowned brands from the sailing and safety markets.