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Turtle Island Supply + Ben-Mor

A Strong Canadian Supply Partnership for Rigging, Cable & Lifting Gear

⏱️ 4 min read📅 February 3, 2026✍️ Turtle Island Supply
Steel cable, chains, and rigging equipment in industrial warehouse setting

Reliable Industrial Supply, Zero Headaches

When customers come to Turtle Island Supply, they're usually looking for one thing: reliable industrial supply with fast service and zero headaches.

That's exactly why we've built a strong supply relationship with Ben-Mor — a Canadian manufacturer and distributor known for steel cable, chain, slings, and lifting hardware.

In this post, we'll explain who Ben-Mor is, what they specialize in, and how our partnership helps you source the right products faster — whether you're on a jobsite, in a maintenance shop, or supporting large procurement needs.

Who is Ben-Mor?

Ben-Mor is a Canadian company specializing in the manufacturing and distribution of steel cables, chains, chain accessories, and cable assemblies. They're also widely known for lifting and rigging solutions like slings and related hardware.

The Scale: Ben-Mor is the largest cable assembly and sling manufacturer in Canada, with 450+ employees and multiple locations across North America.

Learn more about Ben-Mor →

Assortment of steel cables, chains, slings, and lifting hardware
10,000+Products Available
450+Employees
#1In Canada

What Ben-Mor Offers

Ben-Mor's product ecosystem is built around lifting, pulling, securing, and industrial hardware applications. Their online shop highlights 10,000+ products available across key categories:

🔩 Steel cables & wire rope — industrial, marine, agricultural, oil, and mining applications
🔗 Cable assemblies & specialty cables — including custom assembly capabilities
⛓️ Chains — general purpose, transport, lifting (all common grades)
🏗️ Slings — chain slings, wire rope slings, web slings, round slings
🪝 Lifting accessories — rigging hardware, hoist rings, connectors, replacement parts
🪢 Ropes & twines — jobsite, yard, and industrial utility needs
🔧 Tools — cutters and swagers for cable/chain work

Browse the Ben-Mor Online Shop →

Construction worker using chain slings and rigging equipment on jobsite

Why Turtle Island Supply Works With Ben-Mor

Industrial customers don't just need products — they need products that match real-world applications, jobsite requirements, and timelines. Our relationship with Ben-Mor strengthens our ability to support:

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Rigging + Lifting

Trusted category depth in slings, chain, and accessories

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Maintenance & Operations

Cable, chain, and hardware as consumables

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Construction & Industrial

Dependable supply and repeat ordering

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Procurement Teams

Consistent sourcing from known Canadian suppliers

In short: Ben-Mor brings category specialization and scale; Turtle Island Supply brings service, sourcing support, and a procurement-friendly buying experience.

How This Helps You (The Customer)

✅ Better selection — access to a deep set of cable/chain/rigging categories and configurations
✅ Better fit — fewer "almost right" substitutions — get what the application actually needs
✅ Faster sourcing — fewer back-and-forth steps when you're ordering time-sensitive items
✅ More confidence — you're buying from a supplier ecosystem built for industrial reality
Turtle Island Supply and Ben-Mor Canadian partnership for industrial supply

Need Help Choosing the Right Item?

If you're not sure which cable, sling type, chain grade, or accessory you need — reach out. We'll help you spec it properly, source it, and keep your project moving.

Ready to Source Rigging & Lifting Gear?

Tell us what you're trying to lift, pull, secure, or assemble — and we'll point you to the right solution.

About Turtle Island Supply

Turtle Island Supply is a CCIB-certified Indigenous supplier focused on helping customers source industrial supplies with speed, clarity, and reliable service. Based in Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory, we serve customers across Canada.

View Our Certifications →

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5 Reasons to Buy from CCIB-Certified Suppliers | Turtle Island Supply
Indigenous Business

5 Reasons to Buy from CCIB-Certified Suppliers

Why partnering with certified Indigenous businesses isn't just good practice—it's essential for Canada's future

⏱️ 5 min read📅 February 2, 2026✍️ Turtle Island Supply
Indigenous business owner with industrial supplies

More Than a Checkbox

At Turtle Island Supply, we're proud to be CCIB-certified. But what does that actually mean for you as a buyer?

CCIB certification isn't just a badge. It's Canada's gold standard for Indigenous business verification, issued by the Canadian Council for Indigenous Business.

CCIB Certified Badge

Turtle Island Supply is CCIB Certified

100% Indigenous-owned | Verified by Canada's leading Indigenous organization

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You're Supporting REAL Indigenous Ownership

CCIB certification requires minimum 51% Indigenous ownership—independently verified. Not self-declared.

The Reality: When you buy from Turtle Island Supply, you're directly contributing to an Indigenous-led business rooted in Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory.
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You're Meeting Federal Procurement Targets (The Right Way)

The federal government has committed to 5% of contracts to Indigenous businesses. CCIB certification is recognized proof.

Federal procurement targets
What This Means: Purchases from Turtle Island Supply count toward your Indigenous procurement commitments—no questions asked.
5%Federal Target
100%Indigenous Owned
51+%CCIB Minimum
3

You're Investing in Economic Reconciliation

Canada's Truth and Reconciliation Commission called for meaningful economic participation. CCIB-certified businesses represent Indigenous self-determination in action.

Economic reconciliation isn't charity. It's partnership. It's recognizing that Indigenous businesses bring value, expertise, and excellence—not just a certification.
— Turtle Island Supply Team
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You Get Quality + Accountability

CCIB certification requires operational capability and financial stability. At Turtle Island Supply, we deliver:

✅ 4-hour quote turnaround
✅ Nationwide shipping
✅ CSA/ANSI certified products
✅ Real people, real support
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You're Building Long-Term Partnerships

CCIB-certified suppliers aren't transactional vendors. We're partners invested in your success and Canada's economic future.

Business partnership handshake
The Difference: When you partner with us, you get a supplier who understands your goals, moves quickly, and stands behind every order.

Ready to Partner With a CCIB-Certified Supplier?

Turtle Island Supply is here to support your industrial supply needs while helping you meet your Indigenous procurement goals.

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Built on Trust: Introducing Turtle Island Supply

A relationship-driven, Indigenous-owned Canadian industrial supplier supporting crews and organizations with dependable tools, safety supplies, and PPE.

Turtle Island Supply - Built on Trust hero graphic

In today’s industrial landscape, reliable supply chains are more than a convenience — they are a competitive advantage. Delays, inconsistent quality, and poor service cost time, money, and trust.

Who We Are

Turtle Island Supply is a proudly Indigenous-owned Canadian industrial supplier supporting contractors, utilities, surveyors, and government organizations across Canada.

What We Supply

  • Industrial tools and equipment
  • Safety supplies and PPE
  • Jobsite essentials
  • Specialty and hard-to-source items

Why Indigenous-Owned Matters

Supporting Indigenous-owned suppliers strengthens communities, promotes ethical procurement, and builds resilient supply chains.

Our commitment: High-quality products, competitive pricing, and relationship-driven service—without compromise.

Let’s Work Together

Partner with an Indigenous-owned Canadian industrial supplier you can rely on.

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© Turtle Island Supply • Indigenous-Owned • Canadian Supplier
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We’re Live: TurtleIslandSupply.com Is Here — Built for Fast Quotes, Serious Procurement, and Canada-Wide Delivery

A cool, upbeat launch note from Turtle Island Supply — a 100% Indigenous-owned industrial supply company based in Canada. Built for crews, contractors, and procurement teams who need speed, clarity, and products that show up on time.

Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory, Ontario — February 2026 — We’re officially live. TurtleIslandSupply.com is up and running, and it’s built around one promise we take seriously: get a detailed quote in 4 hours during business hours.

Industrial purchasing isn’t “add to cart.” It’s specs, substitutions, timelines, compliance, and getting the right product to the right place without the runaround. We built this site for the real world — where projects move fast and downtime costs money.

What’s New on the Website

  • Interactive catalogs (24/7): Browse 27 catalogs covering 250,000+ industrial products from trusted brands.
  • Request a Quote: Send your list, screenshot, part number, or spec — we respond fast. Four-hour quote turnaround is the standard (during business hours).
  • Procurement-ready: We support compliant purchasing with documentation and a procurement-first mindset.

What We Supply (The Stuff That Keeps Worksites Moving)

We can source across a massive universe of SKUs — but we’re especially sharp in categories that procurement teams buy again and again:

  • Safety & PPE: Protective gear and jobsite safety essentials.
  • Tools & equipment: Field-ready gear for contractors, crews, and maintenance teams.
  • Electrical & industrial MRO essentials: The everyday parts and consumables that prevent downtime.
  • Storage & material handling: Built to organize sites, shops, and warehouses.
  • Janitorial & sanitation: Recurring essentials that keep facilities safe and compliant.

And if you’re hunting something hard-to-find? That’s our favourite kind of request. Send what you have — part numbers, photos, “it looks like this” — and we’ll track it down or propose a solid equivalent.

How We’re Using AI (Without Losing the Human Touch)

We use AI to move faster: organize line items, reduce back-and-forth, and respond with clearer quotes. The goal isn’t automation for automation’s sake — it’s better service: faster response, fewer mistakes, and a smoother procurement experience.

Indigenous-Owned, CCIB Certified, and Built for Long-Term Partnerships

Turtle Island Supply is 100% Indigenous-owned and CCIB certified. We’re here to help organizations source what they need while supporting Indigenous procurement goals with proper documentation.

Delivery

  • Canada-wide shipping: Available
  • Local delivery: Toronto (GTA)

Request a Quote (Fast)

Got a project list, a maintenance list, or a “we needed this yesterday” situation? Hit Request a Quote and we’ll move.

Phone: 613-391-0311
Email: info@turtleislandsupply.com

⚡ Request a Quote
Detailed line-item quote in ~4 hours during business hours.

About Turtle Island Supply
Turtle Island Supply is an Indigenous-owned Canadian industrial supplier delivering procurement-ready support, fast quotes, and reliable delivery coast-to-coast.

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