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History

1992

Established in Los Angeles by its current CEO Sebastian Giefer. Griplock Systems begins designing and marketing adjustable cable suspension systems, primarily for the Linear Fluorescent Lighting and Theatrical Rigging Industries. Griplock partners with Reutlinger GmbH* of Frankfurt, Germany to manufacture an exclusive line of Griplock Gliders for the North, Central and South American markets.

1994

Griplock adds its proprietary Art Suspension System for Galleries, Museums and private collections.

1997

Company moves to Santa Barbara, California

1999

Griplock develops secondary CableFast line with manufacturing and assembly in several Asian countries.

2002

Company moves to new headquarters and warehouse space in Carpinteria, California.

2006

Griplock develops new products for the Sign Hanging, HVAC and Cable Tray Suspension Industries and introduces Reutlinger’s line of award-winning heavy-duty Gliders with weight load capacities exceeding 5,000 Lbs.

2007

Griplock presents a complete new line of satin-chrome Gliders for the Store Display and Retail Signage Industry.

*Reutlinger GmbH

Established in 1873, Reutlinger GmbH of Frankfurt, Germany, is one of the oldest wire cable manufacturers in Europe. Reutlinger’s cable-gripping system was first introduced over 20 years ago and since then thousands of improvements and innovations have been made. Continuous product refinement has made Reutlinger’s product the strongest and safest in the world. Griplock Systems, Inc. has the exclusive rights to market Reutlinger’s Cable Suspension Products in North, Central & South America and has chosen Reutlinger to be the manufacturer of its premium line of Griplock gliders.