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Ibex Marina’s New Head Office and Production facility at Pilsworth, Bury, Lancashire

As a result of significant sales growth, Ibex Marina Ropes Ltd are excited to announce the opening of their Brand New Head Office and Production facility at the recently developed Park 66, Pilsworth, Bury, just 3.5 miles from their original Heywood facility.

This high-profile development offers excellent transport links, sited only 0.3 miles from Junction 3 of the M66, and a further 2 miles from the M60/M62 motorway.

The New facility offers our employees the benefits of the following neighbours on its retail park: Travelodge Hotel, ASDA Store, McDonalds, Costa, KFC, Greggs, Home Bargains, Food Warehouse and the Paper Mill Pub Restaurant.

The new facility address is:
Ibex Marina Ropes Ltd., Unit 7, Park 66, Pilsworth Industrial Estate, Bury, Lancashire BL9 8RZ

The Original Facility address is:
Ibex Marina Ropes Ltd., Brunswick St, Heywood, Lancashire OL10 1HA

Telephone: 01706 360363
All email addresses for your relevant contacts remain the same:  sales@ibexmarina.com
We very much look forward to welcoming visitors to our new site

We are looking for extraordinary people to join our team.

Be part of our continued growth in this exciting new chapter.

Due to internal promotions and to support on-going growth within our new facility we are recruiting the following positions for our busy Sales & Marketing Department.

  • Sales Manager
  • Assistant Sales Manager
  • Sales & Marketing Assistant


Ibex Marina Ropes (IMR) are manufacturers of high-quality elasticated shock cord and rope. With its roots in rope making as far back as 1843, Ibex Marina Ropes Ltd are the current incarnation of a multitude of rope and shock cord makers, including Whitely Products, whose name still appears on many aerospace and defence engineering drawings for parts and assemblies requiring shock cord.

IMR are the only UK manufacturer of the full range of heavy and light duty shock cords to British Standards 3F70 and 3F71, and braided rubber cord assemblies for aerospace use to British Standard 3SP 170-171. Diameters available range from 3mm–32mm. Commercial grade shock cord and associated assemblies are also made on site.

IMR prides itself on bespoke designs, working with customers and prospects to resolve engineering issues using various diameter cordage and terminations. Our designs and assemblies can be found in aircraft crew and passenger seats, military jet ejection seats, launch systems for UAVs, Helicopter winching systems, storage and restraint systems on military transporters, missile decoy towing systems, seismic mapping systems, theatre rigging, sash windows, sports and leisure equipment – the list of uses is vast

In addition to shock cord, IMR produces braided rope and cordage from 0.8mm in diameter, covers include cotton, jute, nylon, polyester, polypropylene and aramid, plus cores made from newer fibres such as UHMWPE (Dyneema®). Many of our products meet stringent flame retardancy standards. The Company holds ISO:9001 accreditation.

  • HERITAGE

    Operating from the original site of the Cartridge Ropery, Heywood – founded by Healey Brothers in 1843, Ibex Marina Ropes is proud of its rich British manufacturing history and heritage. Almost uniquely, we produce natural, synthetic and elasticated rope, cordage and assemblies under one roof and supply throughout the world to a vast array of industries.

  • CAPABILITY

    As well as the bulk manufacture of a range of natural and synthetic ropes and cords, from narrow braids up to 32mm diameter heavy duty shock cord, Ibex Marina Ropes manufactures and supplies a multitude of assemblies, both as standard products and bespoke engineered solutions. In addition, we supply a vast array of NSNs directly to the UK MoD and its’ sourcing partners, and to MoD sub-contractors. Please send your enquiries to sales@ibexmarina.com.

  • SUPPLYING THE WORLD

    As well as a hugely important domestic market, Ibex Marina Ropes supplies an array of customers across the globe in a variety of industries. Shipments can be handled by our own contracted forwarders, or we can work in conjunction with customer-nominated representatives.

  • OPPORTUNITIES

    Ibex Marina Ropes are always on the lookout for talented individuals to join their driven and enthusiastic team. In particular we are interested in hearing from individuals with a penchant for new product development. Send your up to date CV to sales@ibexmarina.com marking FAO Personnel.

    We are also interested in discussing opportunities for Agents & Distributors overseas to represent our product range and design capabilities. Interested parties should email their interest to sales@ibexmarina.com.