Spools on the lot at Alps Wire Rope’s Houston facility.
reviews and research associated with managing these principles leads to conclusions, and actions not normally pursued by others.” Benner also pointed out that, amid all of this growth and change, Alps has held strong to certain consistencies over the years. “Alps began as a company with a single source of supply for good-quality wire rope products. We are now multi-sourced, due to the product mix. But the focus on quality has not changed. We’re old- fashioned in that we believe that everything we do should help solve a customer need.” Te company’s core commitments and philosophy
have been an important guide, helping Alps stay steady even as the market shifted around them. “I don’t really think the approach to leadership has changed much
Headquarters office in St. Charles, IL.
over the fifty years,” Benner stated. “Te names have changed, but the game remains the same. Tere are three principles that drive us: quality and service; national distribution; and being a wire rope company.” Another important staying point: the dedication of the company’s personnel. Even amidst their impressive growth, Alps’ staff has remained relatively small. Currently, they boast 28 employees spread across sales, operations, and administrative functions. Each team member, however, has unmatched expertise in wire rope products and deep insight into the companies and markets that Alps serves. “Being small in the number of people employed
means everyone has experience and knowledge about how much of the company operates—and they’re capable of multiple functions,” said Benner—adding that each employee plays a pivotal role in helping to direct the company towards success, especially the leadership: “… who focuses their efforts on empowering people to take the steps necessary to meet the needs of our customers.”
FORWARD-FOCUSED
When considering the significance of the 50-year anniversary, Benner keeps his eyes firmly focused on the future. “It is a nice milestone,” he said, “but the beat goes on.” Benner expressed confidence in Alps’ ability to continue building its client base, expanding its national reach, and keeping up with a changing market landscape. He was already proud of the company’s
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