Marine Equipment Solutions Expands Capabilities with Acquisition of Pacific Gulf Wire Rope

Marine Equipment Solutions (MES), a leading provider of innovative marine construction equipment and services, is proud to announce the acquisition of Pacific Gulf Wire Rope, a respected leader in the wire rope and rigging industry for the marine, construction, and industrial sectors. This acquisition marks another milestone in MES’s strategic growth plan and reinforces its commitment to delivering versatile and innovative solutions for marine construction across North America.

EXPANDING REACH, ELEVATING EXPERTISE

The addition of Pacific Gulf Wire Rope to the MES family of brands strengthens the company’s position as a comprehensive provider of marine construction equipment, combining decades of wire rope and rigging expertise with MES’s robust portfolio of top service and equipment providers.

“I founded Pacific Gulf when I was just 22 years old, driven by a vision to build something lasting in this industry,” said Keith Plaisance, President of Pacific Gulf Wire Rope. “Watching our growth and stability has been one of my greatest achievements. Now, joining forces with MES is an exciting next chapter one that will allow our greatest asset, the team at Pacific Gulf Wire Rope to continue growing, innovating, and better serving our loyal customers together.”

“This acquisition allows us to bring even more value to our customers,” said Dan Ellis, CEO of Marine Equipment Solutions. “Pacific Gulf Wire Rope’s reputation for quality, safety, and reliability aligns perfectly with our mission. Together, we are better positioned to serve complex marine and industrial projects with complete, integrated solutions.”

STRATEGIC ADVANTAGES OF THE ACQUISITION

Product Line Expansion: The addition of large diameter wire rope, up to 4” diameter in stock, high-performance wire rope, rigging, and hoisting solutions further enhances MES’s ability to support full-scope marine and heavy construction projects.
Regional & Industry Reach: Pacific Gulf’s Gulf Coast footprint complements MES’s national presence and opens new growth opportunities across North America.
In-House Fabrication & Inspection: Pacific Gulf brings advanced large diameter fabrication of slings, small and large capacity wire rope spooling (100k in-house) and rental, testing, and inspection capabilities now integrated into MES’s engineering and fabrication platform.
Customer Continuity: Existing Pacific Gulf customers will continue to receive the same trusted products and service, now backed by MES’s expanded offerings, service network, and engineering resources.

ONE BRAND, ONE MISSION

This acquisition comes on the heels of MES’s unification of Poseidon Barge, Rasmussen, and Portadam into a single operating organization under the Marine Equipment Solutions name. The inclusion of Pacific Gulf Wire Rope further advances this unified brand vision delivering seamless access to equipment, expertise, and engineered solutions from one trusted source.

MES remains focused on investing in its people, innovation, and infrastructure to support customers across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

“We are excited to welcome the Pacific Gulf team into the MES family,” added Ellis. “Their deep knowledge and customer-first culture will help us scale faster while staying true to our values of safety, quality, and service.”