Samson Rope technologies develops and manufactures high-performance ropes and is located in Lafayette, La. It is owned and managed by Wind River Holdings, a privately held investment company with headquarters in King of Prussia, Pa. Its marine products, such as mooring, barge, dredge and tug lines. Its anchor and dock lines are utilized by recreational boaters. Its commercial fishing products include netlines, purse lines, trawl lines and crab ropes. It has developed products for arborists, loggers, aerospace companies and the United States military. Its reins, halters and lead ropes are used by horse enthusiasts. Its rigging products are used in many applications, such as rescue operations and theatrical productions.