Acco Peerless Chain

About Acco Peerless Chain

Peerless Chain has been synonymous with strength, safety, and reliability since 1917, when the company was founded in Winona, Minnesota as a small automotive tire chain manufacturer. Over more than a century, it grew into what is widely recognized as the largest chain manufacturer in North America, serving industries ranging from marine and cargo control to overhead lifting and traction. Today, Peerless operates as a brand within the Kito Crosby global network, continuing to design, manufacture, and support lifting and securement solutions that set the quality standard for the industry.

A pivotal chapter in the Peerless story came with the 2006 acquisition of American Chain Company (ACCO), a move that dramatically expanded Peerless’s reach into industrial and marine markets. The ACCO brand brought with it deep expertise in marine-grade chain — expertise that Peerless has built upon ever since. Today, the ACCO name appears on some of the most trusted anchor and mooring chains available, and every chain bearing that mark is factory tested to twice its working load limit to ensure quality and reliability.

Why Peerless Chain Stands Apart

What separates Peerless from the competition is a relentless commitment to domestic manufacturing and metallurgical precision. The company operates its flagship manufacturing facility in Winona, Minnesota, and has made multi-million-dollar investments in advanced chain-making equipment to continuously improve quality, efficiency, and service levels. Whether the application demands a lightweight windlass chain for a recreational sailboat or heavy-duty mooring chain for a commercial vessel, Peerless engineers products to perform under real-world conditions.

• Made in the USA — manufactured at the Winona, Minnesota facility
• Factory tested to twice the working load limit on every chain
• Hot-dip galvanized finishes for superior corrosion resistance in marine environments
• Broad product range — from Grade 30 proof coil to Grade 100 alloy lifting chain
• Part of the Kito Crosby global network — backed by world-class engineering resources

Anchor Chain & Marine Solutions

Peerless is a go-to source for boaters and marine professionals who demand performance at anchor. Their Anchor Lead Chain lineup includes the iconic ACCO G43 High Test ISO Chain — a high-tensile-strength carbon steel chain with a short link design that delivers an outstanding strength-to-weight ratio and calibrated links suited for most windlass wildcats. For general-purpose mooring, the ACCO G30 Proof Coil and ACCO Mooring Chain offer long-link designs that allow shackle hook-up anywhere along the chain’s length, not just at the end links. Hot-dip galvanized coatings provide a corrosion barrier that stands up to the demands of salt water and extended outdoor exposure.

Completing any anchoring system requires reliable hardware, and Peerless delivers there as well. Their Shackles include the Peer-Lift® Screw Pin Anchor Shackle — forged from alloy steel for overhead lifting applications — as well as A316 stainless steel screw pin chain shackles designed for heavy loads in harsh marine environments. Whether connecting chain to anchor or rigging a complete deck system, Peerless shackles are engineered to match the strength and durability of the chain they accompany.

A Legacy Built on Strength

From tying down F-16s on aircraft carriers to netting tuna across the globe, Peerless chains have proven themselves in some of the world’s most demanding applications. That track record, combined with over a century of continuous innovation and a commitment to domestic manufacturing, makes Acco Peerless Chain a name that professionals and enthusiasts alike can count on.