Gripple’s products are designed to make it quicker and simpler to join, tension and suspend wire and wire rope in real working environments. Customers use its systems on projects ranging from mechanical and electrical services suspension in buildings to fencing and trellising in agriculture, as well as ground anchoring and bracing applications.
Founded in 1989, Gripple has grown from its Sheffield roots into an international business, with manufacturing in the UK and operations across multiple regions. It employs hundreds of people globally and works with customers and contractors who need reliable systems that can be installed efficiently and consistently.
A distinctive part of Gripple’s approach is its employee-ownership model: the business is 100% employee-owned. That structure is reflected in a culture where people are encouraged to take responsibility, contribute ideas and focus on practical innovation that solves customer problems.
For students and graduates, Gripple offers structured early-career routes designed to build breadth and confidence quickly. Graduate roles typically include a year-long development programme with rotations and project work across key areas of the business, exposure to international sites, and opportunities to lead teams in a manufacturing environment. Pathways can cover commercial work, operations, digital and AI enablement, and people and culture, supported by mentoring and formal learning.
