About WSTDA
Representing manufacturers and suppliers of synthetic webbing, fibers, thread and related components

President’s Welcome
By learning more about WSTDA, you have taken the first step toward truly becoming part of the lifting and load securement industries. Our organization is comprised of the leading firms and the best minds in the industry and proves its leadership by fostering the development of voluntary industry standards for safety and quality. Many industries—and livelihoods—depend on us and we strive to provide the resources necessary to accomplish this important work. I invite you to consider all that WSTDA has to offer and join our community today.

Michael Gelskey, Sr., WSTDA President
Lift-It Mfg. Co., Inc., Los Angeles, CA

Who Belongs to WSTDA?
WSTDA represents manufacturers, suppliers and distributors of: web slings, tie downs, round slings, webbing, hardware, yarn and thread. WSTDA is recognized internationally, with members from the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe and Asia.

Here is a current list of WSTDA members.

WSTDA Mission
WSTDA's mission is to foster and further, in every lawful manner, the common interests of its members and industry. The WSTDA will:

• Promote dynamic relationships among its members and provide a forum for sharing information to improve quality and safety.

• Educate members and users by developing and publishing voluntary industry standards and allied reference materials.

• Serve as an information source to assist users and enforcement agencies in the proper selection, use, care and inspection of synthetic slings, tie downs and related load securement products.

• Cooperate with government agencies and other organizations having interest in the synthetic sling and tie down industries. Represent its members and the industry before governmental agencies, related organizations and the public.

• Conduct beneficial research and testing for our membership and cooperate with private and government agencies similarly engaged.

Leadership
Principal and alternate representatives of any Regular or Associate member are eligible for election to the Board of Directors. The Board consists of nine members elected for two-year terms. The officers of the Association: President, Vice President, Secretary/Treasurer are elected annually.

Click here to see WSTDA's current leadership.

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Our members say ...

“WSTDA plays a critical role in the tie down industry – constantly helping to shape and improve it. It is important to be involved in the development of our industry personally, rather than being on the outside, looking in. WSTDA provides that opportunity."

Ralph Abato, ANCRA International LLC, Erlanger, Kentucky