OUR STORY

We supply products to suit a wide array of rigging applications. We offer basic rigging solutions for the do-it-yourself individual through to specialized solutions for the aerial and urban ropeways industry. We draw from 35 years of knowledge and expertise and a very well respected international support network to assist our customers with their rigging challenges. Rigging Specialties has grown over the years in order to offer our customers a wide array of products and services.

OUR HISTORY

1998 – 2000

IT ALL STARTED
WITH CHOCOLATE (YUM)

During the winter of 1998 in a small village in the Swiss Alps the beginning of a new business venture was realized: to offer the Canadian souvenir market a supreme quality chocolate wrapped in famous Canadian tourist destination pictures. In the spring of 2000, under the company name of E.V.A.S. Trading Co. Ltd, the first shipment of chocolate arrived under the trade name of Sweet Souvenirs of Canada.

2000 – 2003

WE WENT FROM CHOCOLATE TO
SELLING HOISTS. (TRUE STORY)

Three years into this blooming business came the desire to expand into new product lines. A long history in the aerial ropeways industry assisted the decision making process.  A few months later the first shipment of Swiss manufactured hoists arrived. As with the chocolate, the distribution of the hoists began to grow. Eventually as time went on, a fork in the road presented itself. Although chocolate and hoists were both excellent products in their own right, they were so different from one another. After careful contemplation, the difficult choice was made to discontinue the production and sale of chocolate and to focus on expanding into the rigging industry more.

2003 – 2024

OOD MOVE CONSIDERING WE
NOW REPRESENT 20+ COMPANIES

Over the years Rigging Specialties has grown to represent over 20 companies encompassing an extensive product offering. In 2006, an expansion of rigging services resulted in the formation of Rocky Mountain Lift Services & Supplies Inc. which offers installation, maintenance, and consulting services for the ropeways industry. In 2011, Rigging Specialties opened a new division, Titan Wire & Cable Canada, offering balance of system products for the photovoltaic industry.

2024 - Now

THE START OF A NEW CHAPTER

On 19 August 2024, Rocky Mountain Lift Services & Supplies Inc. and Rigging Specialties were aquired by Fatzer AG. Fatzer AG is part of the Swiss BRUGG Group AG with global operations in multiple industry sectors and 50+ subsidiaries worldwide. It is an exciting new chapter with so much to look forward too!

WORDS OF HAPPY CLIENTS

The feedback I had from everyone on the job was how well it went and finished ahead of schedule - thanks to your team for completing such a critial repair in the short time we had available!

The project went fabulous, even with the struggles of finding volunteers/helpers. Franz and Michael were relentless at getting the job done, even with the weather being rather cold.
On behalf of the Watson Lake Ski Club, we thank the guys from Rigging Specialities for their dedication, professionalism and their hard work. If it were not for the guys from Rigging Specialities, the Watson Lake Ski Club would not have a 2015/2016 ski season.

It was a pleasure to work with Franz again, and Scott was an all too rare pleasure. We all look forward to working with you a lot more in the future.

Your guys service is always top notch!

Thank you again for a successful job on our shutdown. Not only was the work completed in less time than we allotted, but most importantly, it was completed safely. For that we thank you very much - it was a pleasure working with your group.