Yigal Cohen LLC Announces Strategic Partnership with pewag to Expand Rigging Safety Solutions Across the U.S.
- Meagan Wood
- Jan 30
- 3 min read
30 Second Takeaway
Yigal Cohen LLC has entered a strategic partnership with pewag, a global leader in lifting and rigging technology. Starting in 2026, Yigal Cohen LLC will represent pewag’s products and engineering services across eight U.S. states, combining pewag’s manufacturing expertise with Yigal Cohen LLC’s decades of field experience, training leadership, and safety-driven approach to advance rigging best practices
Partnership Strengthens Rigging Safety and Technical Support
Yigal Cohen LLC has officially announced a new strategic partnership with pewag, bringing together two organizations deeply committed to safety, engineering excellence, and continuous improvement in lifting and rigging operations.
Under the agreement, Yigal Cohen LLC will represent pewag’s high-quality products and engineering services across Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Alaska, Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, working closely with pewag’s U.S. sales organization to expand product availability, technical support, and safety education throughout these regions.
Combining Manufacturing Excellence with Field Expertise
The partnership aligns pewag’s global manufacturing capability and product innovation with Yigal Cohen LLC’s more than 30 years of hands-on rigging experience. Yigal Cohen LLC is widely recognized for its deep understanding of real-world lifting challenges, having supported complex infrastructure, industrial, and energy projects nationwide.
Together, the teams aim to improve product education, application-specific guidance, and industry awareness, ensuring that lifting and rigging equipment is not only high quality, but also properly selected, applied, and maintained in the field.
Comprehensive Portfolio of Lifting and Rigging Solutions
Through this collaboration, Yigal Cohen LLC will support and promote pewag’s extensive portfolio of lifting and rigging products, including:
Hoist Chain
Alloy Chain and Fittings (Grade 80, 100, and 120)
LLMS Load Monitoring Systems
Modulift Lifting Beams and Spreader Beams
Terrier Plate Clamps
Lifting Points
Automated Crane Hooks
Magnets
Wire Rope Fittings
Additional innovative products scheduled for future release
This broad offering allows contractors and operators to source complete, engineered lifting solutions from a single, technically aligned partnership, supporting safer and more efficient lifting operations.
Shared Commitment to Safety, Training, and Compliance
Beyond equipment, the partnership reinforces a shared commitment to risk reduction, regulatory compliance, and best practices in lifting and rigging.
Yigal Cohen LLC is widely recognized for delivering ASME- and OSHA-aligned rigging and lifting training, as well as fall protection and overhead crane safety seminars. Thousands of professionals working in high-risk lifting environments have been trained through the company’s programs.
By pairing pewag’s engineered solutions with structured training and field-based expertise, the partnership aims to raise industry standards and support safer jobsite outcomes.
Leadership Perspective on the Partnership
Yigal Cohen, Founder of Yigal Cohen LLC, commented on the announcement:
“This partnership is an incredibly exciting step forward. pewag is known worldwide for engineering excellence, innovation, and uncompromising quality. By combining their products with our training, field experience, and safety-focused approach, we’re raising the bar for rigging safety and best practices across the regions we serve.”
Advancing Industry Safety Through Collaboration
As lifting operations become more complex and regulatory expectations continue to evolve, partnerships that combine engineering innovation, practical experience, and education play a critical role in improving safety performance across the industry.
The collaboration between Yigal Cohen LLC and pewag reflects a long-term, values-driven approach to supporting safer lifting operations nationwide.
About Yigal Cohen LLC
Yigal Cohen LLC is a U.S.-based rigging and lifting safety consultancy specializing in training, technical support, and engineered lifting solutions. With more than 30 years of industry experience, the company delivers ASME- and OSHA-compliant rigging and lifting training, fall protection programs, and overhead crane safety seminars. Yigal Cohen LLC has supported major infrastructure, industrial, and energy projects across the United States.
Website: https://www.yigalcohenllc.com
About pewag
pewag is a global manufacturer of lifting, rigging, and safety solutions with a long-standing reputation for engineering excellence and innovation. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of chains, fittings, lifting points, monitoring systems, and engineered lifting devices designed for demanding industrial and construction applications worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the partnership between Yigal Cohen LLC and pewag involve?
Yigal Cohen LLC will represent pewag’s lifting and rigging products and engineering services across multiple U.S. regions, supporting sales, training, and safety education.
Which regions are covered under the partnership?
The partnership covers Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Alaska, Washington, Oregon, and Idaho.
What types of products will Yigal Cohen LLC support?
The portfolio includes hoist chain, alloy chains and fittings, load monitoring systems, lifting beams, plate clamps, lifting points, automated hooks, magnets, wire rope fittings, and upcoming innovations.
How does this partnership improve rigging safety?
By combining engineered products with hands-on training and field expertise, the partnership supports better product selection, correct application, and improved compliance with safety standards.
