About DSM Group
Established in 1982, DSM Group supplies trade customers with a wide range of products, including ropes, loadstraps, twines, and slings. From our UK warehouses in Mirfield and Ipswich, we distribute our products worldwide.
Kingfisher Yacht Ropes
Kingfisher Yacht Ropes is DSM Group’s own brand of high-performance sailing ropes and equipment. Trusted on many of the world’s leading racing yachts and dinghies, our ropes are known for quality and reliability. By maintaining large stock levels, we can fulfil orders quickly and efficiently, offering consistent, high-quality products at competitive prices. Our experienced sales team is always on hand to provide advice and support.
Our history
With over 40 years of experience distributing fibre ropes across the UK, DSM Group remains headquartered in Mirfield, West Yorkshire. Early partnerships with leading European manufacturers established our reputation for high-quality ropes, many of which continue to this day, ensuring consistent product standards.
As a family business, DSM steadily expanded throughout the 1980s, continuously growing our product range. In the 1990s, founder David Saddington was joined by his sons, Nigel and Paul, who continue to run the company alongside our dedicated and experienced team. During this period, we also opened Covertec in Ipswich, producing bespoke canvas products.
In 2002, we launched the Kingfisher Yacht Ropes brand, which quickly became a market leader. Within just 10 years, Kingfisher became one of the most recognised rope brands in the UK leisure marine market. Over the last decade, the brand has expanded internationally, now partnering with over 300 stockists worldwide.
Our Commitment
Service is the cornerstone of DSM Group’s success. We are committed to maintaining the same high levels of service for all our customers now and in the future.
A family business – large enough to serve, yet small enough to care.
