American Cable & Rigging (AC&R) is here to provide for your rigging and cable needs. Not only do we strive to provide quality products at competitive prices, we aim to do so with friendly service. AC&R has been in business since 1987. The business started in response to the growing need for a rigging supplier in Western North Carolina. In 1998 we expanded to cable railing sales and installations.
As a family owned and operated business, we take pride in our products and services just as take pride in our family. We take pride in being regarded as one of the most reliable and affordable cable and rigging service providers in the country. As a cable and rigging provider, we excel at a range of services. We have years of experience and aim to provide our clients with convenience, reliability and affordability through our premium services.
Our team of experts at all levels of our services have years of experience backing them, which adds the credibility of an expert workforce. This also helps us in cutting down wait time, and providing quality products and services at all times. Our goal is to make a positive difference in your home or business through our services, and build long term relationships with you. Our commitment to our clients can be seen by the amount of emphasis we lay on team work, customer support services and making technological upgrades in our logistic process and equipment from time to time.
We welcome you to our site, and invite you to visit our online shop. There you can research, locate and order any cable and rigging supplies you may need. For any questions you may have, please feel free to get in touch with us. We look forward to doing business with you!
Meet our family, starting with the Baker men: Left to right – Greg (Cable Rail Manager), Jack (The Owner and Founder), and Scott (Vice President)
The Baker Family: Top-Leslie (Scott’s wife), Eric (Scott’s son), Greg; Bottom-Scott, Kristina (Scott’s daughter), Jack
SCOTT BAKER
VICE PRESIDENT
In addition to being Vice President, Scott is the head of our Rigging Supply Department. He has worked for the company since its founding in 1987, working summers during his college years in 1987 and 1988, and starting full-time in the summer of 1989. You may email Scott directly at rigging@bellsouth.net.
GREG BAKER
CABLE RAIL MANAGER
Greg is the leader of our Cable Railing Department. He has worked for American Cable since high school, working summers and times off of school through college; he then began working full-time in 1994. His direct email is cablerail@hotmail.com.
TRAVIS, BOB, MIKE, JAKOB, AND TONY
SHOP TECHNICIANS
Travis, Bob, Mike, Jakob, and Tony take pride in their work – Mike in the Rigging Department, Tony in the Rigging and Sewing Department, and Travis, Jakob, and Bob in the Cable Rail Department. These men work hard to give you a high-quality product you can trust time and time again!
MARK, MARK, DAMIAN, DAVID, AND AUSTIN
INSTALLATION CREW
These men do their best out in the field to ensure that the cable railing system they are installing is flawless in as many ways as possible.
LARRY
SHOP SUPERVISOR
As a cousin to the Baker family, Larry makes another family member who has worked with the company for many years. Larry supervises work in our shop, mainly for cable rail, but he is an excellent metal worker and welder and often works on projects requiring his special expertise.
ERIC BAKER
ASSISTANT MANAGER
Eric started working part-time at American Cable during his high school years and after graduation in 2015, he started working full-time, although as a child he would often be found playing in or around the warehouse. You may contact Eric via email at eabaker.acr@gmail.com.
LESLIE BAKER
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE/SAFETY MANAGER
Leslie, Scott’s wife, has been working at American Cable on and off for many years as needed. She went to work full-time for the company after her son, Eric, graduated from high school, and has been a valuable asset in making shop and office improvements, and does many different things behind-the-scenes to keep the company running smoothly. You may email Leslie at lesliebaker@bellsouth.net.