- Location
- Austria, Europe
They bought Sterling Rope!
Whats going on there wit Sherrill, how big will they become?!
Whats going on there wit Sherrill, how big will they become?!
Sherrill, again
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- Start date
Hate to say it, but that is an improvement for Sterling. They are pretty out of touch with modern arbs...
Thought I would check in case things have changed... Sterling's Facebook page is all about rock climbing, rescue, and inspection at height. That's who makes that rope. That's their mindset. If they make a rope that suits you, it is dumb luck.
Htp is one of the oldest ropes out there. It may be great, but it's lucky and a one-hit wonder, like tubthumping. I've never held it in hand, so I can't really comment on how it performs, but I believe you.
Anyone know an arborist sponsored by Sterling? I see they are sponsoring Beth Rodden, which is cool.
Serf Life
Been here much more than a while
- Location
- Maine Island
It's Platte River Equity now. Let's just consolidate everything and then, thank god, we won't have to choose.
ATH
Been here much more than a while
- Location
- Findlay, Ohio
Who makes Notch ropes now?
Maybe they want to own their own production for Notch???
Maybe they want to own their own production for Notch???
Tony
Carpal tunnel level member
- Location
- Lancaster, PA
While not sponsored, I know many top quality arborists Sterling has engaged with for well over a decade.
Your talking out you ass again Colb. Just because it is not on your radar does not mean it does not exist.
Tony
- Location
- Home of the New Jersey Devils
Bishop Co as well.
For Immediate Release For More Information: Tom Vasiliauskas tomv@sherrillinc.com 336-378-0444 ext. 357 July 2, 2019 Arborist and Climbing Gear Company, Sherrill, Inc. Acquires California Based Bishop Company Sherrill, Inc. a Greensboro, NC arborist and climbing gear company, is pleased to announce it has acquired the California based arborist and landscaping retailer, Bishop Company. The acquisition will allow Sherrill to incorporate a stronger foothold in California through its distribution and ecommerce sales channels, while providing Bishop customers an expanded product offering and continued exceptional service. There are no plans to change the strategic direction or key employees of Bishop, and the company will remain in Whittier, California. “We have been communicating with Bishop for many years and have been impressed by their business model and how they service the customer. This opportunity allows us to expand our footprint in the California market within the arborist and landscape industries,” remarked Tripp Wyckoff, Sherrill’s CEO and President. “I have always admired the work that Sherrill has done over the years. We are excited to be in this new partnership and to collaboratively work together to service the needs of our customers,” added Keith McCormick, Bishop’s President and Owner. About Sherrill, Inc. Founded in 1960 and based in Greensboro, NC, Sherrill, Inc. is a leading distributor and direct retailer of arborist tools and equipment. Sherrill's vision is to become the world's leading supplier to professionals who "Work Elevated". These customers depend on Sherrill's quality assortment of ropes, technical equipment and clothing to work and pursue their passions safely, efficiently and comfortably high above the ground. www.sherrillinc.com About Bishop Company Bishop Company is a brick and mortar and ecommerce retailer supplying the arborist and landscaping sectors for the last 70 years, predominantly in California. Bishop prides themselves on offering a full product assortment and expert level customer service within their distribution and ecommerce sales channels.
For Immediate Release For More Information: Tom Vasiliauskas tomv@sherrillinc.com 336-378-0444 ext. 357 July 2, 2019 Arborist and Climbing Gear Company, Sherrill, Inc. Acquires California Based Bishop Company Sherrill, Inc. a Greensboro, NC arborist and climbing gear company, is pleased to announce it has acquired the California based arborist and landscaping retailer, Bishop Company. The acquisition will allow Sherrill to incorporate a stronger foothold in California through its distribution and ecommerce sales channels, while providing Bishop customers an expanded product offering and continued exceptional service. There are no plans to change the strategic direction or key employees of Bishop, and the company will remain in Whittier, California. “We have been communicating with Bishop for many years and have been impressed by their business model and how they service the customer. This opportunity allows us to expand our footprint in the California market within the arborist and landscape industries,” remarked Tripp Wyckoff, Sherrill’s CEO and President. “I have always admired the work that Sherrill has done over the years. We are excited to be in this new partnership and to collaboratively work together to service the needs of our customers,” added Keith McCormick, Bishop’s President and Owner. About Sherrill, Inc. Founded in 1960 and based in Greensboro, NC, Sherrill, Inc. is a leading distributor and direct retailer of arborist tools and equipment. Sherrill's vision is to become the world's leading supplier to professionals who "Work Elevated". These customers depend on Sherrill's quality assortment of ropes, technical equipment and clothing to work and pursue their passions safely, efficiently and comfortably high above the ground. www.sherrillinc.com About Bishop Company Bishop Company is a brick and mortar and ecommerce retailer supplying the arborist and landscaping sectors for the last 70 years, predominantly in California. Bishop prides themselves on offering a full product assortment and expert level customer service within their distribution and ecommerce sales channels.
- Location
- Chardon, OH
So much I could argue but to each his own. If u don't like them, then don't.
jmcscrap
Participating member
- Location
- Woodbury, MN
wait - they actually had something in stock???
- Location
- Biddeford
While we can’t argue the one hit status of tubthumping, we do have a few things to say about our HTP and other arbor rope! …Intros first, I’m Meagan from Sterling, nice to make your treebuzz acquaintance.
To start – the HTP is one of our oldest ropes and it’s still around for a reason. It performs, across multiple work-at-height markets that need all-weather performance, high strength and ultra-low elongation in a lightweight package. Getting more specific to arbor, we’ve developed several products; climbing lines, rigging ropes, hitch cords, lanyards, etc specifically for arborists - and in those development times we recognized that we weren’t production arborists or competition climbers so we worked really closely with arborists on all those projects. Our TriTech lanyard is now known as one of the most durable lanyards available— built specifically for tree climbers.
We partnered with NATS (North American Training Solutions) for multiple years and learned tons from all of their instructors; while that relationship has recently changed we still work with arborists on a regular basis.
As for our athlete team, we totally hear you there and it’s actually my job to widen our “athlete” base to professionals across all of the markets that Sterling serves, including arbor. So shoot me a line if you know of folks I should consider (meagan@sterlingrope.com). Kyle McCabe of Northern Arboriculture has been working with Sterling as an influencer for a long time now and we’re lucky to have him on the team. We look forward to growing this arbor team especially now under the Sherrill canopy.
To wrap up, time and again it’s always proven that talk is one thing, but getting one of our ropes into a dubious hand is the absolute best form of communication we know of so look out for a private message from me. Thanks for taking the time to discourse about Sterling, and in the wise words of Chumbawumba “I get knocked down, but I get up again, You are never gonna keep me down” – aka…it’s time to try a Sterling
Serf Life
Been here much more than a while
- Location
- Maine Island
Yessah, you tell 'em Meagan! You folks ever do factory tours etc? I'm not on social media to hashtag/like/bird-thing Sterling (this is my sole digital outlet) but I do love trying new rope...While we can’t argue the one hit status of tubthumping, we do have a few things to say about our HTP and other arbor rope! …Intros first, I’m Meagan from Sterling, nice to make your treebuzz acquaintance.
To start – the HTP is one of our oldest ropes and it’s still around for a reason. It performs, across multiple work-at-height markets that need all-weather performance, high strength and ultra-low elongation in a lightweight package. Getting more specific to arbor, we’ve developed several products; climbing lines, rigging ropes, hitch cords, lanyards, etc specifically for arborists - and in those development times we recognized that we weren’t production arborists or competition climbers so we worked really closely with arborists on all those projects. Our TriTech lanyard is now known as one of the most durable lanyards available— built specifically for tree climbers.
We partnered with NATS (North American Training Solutions) for multiple years and learned tons from all of their instructors; while that relationship has recently changed we still work with arborists on a regular basis.
As for our athlete team, we totally hear you there and it’s actually my job to widen our “athlete” base to professionals across all of the markets that Sterling serves, including arbor. So shoot me a line if you know of folks I should consider (meagan@sterlingrope.com). Kyle McCabe of Northern Arboriculture has been working with Sterling as an influencer for a long time now and we’re lucky to have him on the team. We look forward to growing this arbor team especially now under the Sherrill canopy.
To wrap up, time and again it’s always proven that talk is one thing, but getting one of our ropes into a dubious hand is the absolute best form of communication we know of so look out for a private message from me. Thanks for taking the time to discourse about Sterling, and in the wise words of Chumbawumba “I get knocked down, but I get up again, You are never gonna keep me down” – aka…it’s time to try a Sterling
TimBr
Official Well Known Greeter
- Location
- Northern Virginia
TreeStuff has a 25% off sale going on now that lasts through July 5th. It's only particular items. They don't explain it in their ad copy that I can see, but it is a first come, first served, no rain checks kind of deal. I think the Scandere rope was one of the items on sale, and I think it has sold out until they get a resupply.
Tim
Here's a link to the page that discusses the sale.
Shop Talk - TreeStuff.com
Featuring all things related to being a professional Arborist.
www.treestuff.com
Crimsonking
Been here a while
Welcome, Meagan. My favs from sterling-While we can’t argue the one hit status of tubthumping, we do have a few things to say about our HTP and other arbor rope! …Intros first, I’m Meagan from Sterling, nice to make your treebuzz acquaintance.
To start – the HTP is one of our oldest ropes and it’s still around for a reason. It performs, across multiple work-at-height markets that need all-weather performance, high strength and ultra-low elongation in a lightweight package. Getting more specific to arbor, we’ve developed several products; climbing lines, rigging ropes, hitch cords, lanyards, etc specifically for arborists - and in those development times we recognized that we weren’t production arborists or competition climbers so we worked really closely with arborists on all those projects. Our TriTech lanyard is now known as one of the most durable lanyards available— built specifically for tree climbers.
We partnered with NATS (North American Training Solutions) for multiple years and learned tons from all of their instructors; while that relationship has recently changed we still work with arborists on a regular basis.
As for our athlete team, we totally hear you there and it’s actually my job to widen our “athlete” base to professionals across all of the markets that Sterling serves, including arbor. So shoot me a line if you know of folks I should consider (meagan@sterlingrope.com). Kyle McCabe of Northern Arboriculture has been working with Sterling as an influencer for a long time now and we’re lucky to have him on the team. We look forward to growing this arbor team especially now under the Sherrill canopy.
To wrap up, time and again it’s always proven that talk is one thing, but getting one of our ropes into a dubious hand is the absolute best form of communication we know of so look out for a private message from me. Thanks for taking the time to discourse about Sterling, and in the wise words of Chumbawumba “I get knocked down, but I get up again, You are never gonna keep me down” – aka…it’s time to try a Sterling
HTP- all time favorite line. I try others, and never like them as well. Right now I’m beating up my other ropes so I can retire them and get some more htp.
Tritech- you said everything.
9mm RIT hitch cord- one of two favorite cords for htp. The other is Yale veritas.
Not favs-
Scion- sooo bouncy. Some like it, just not for me.
8mm RIT- quickly becomes stiff, also jams easily with hitch combos I tried
Price of HTP- so yeah, its my favorite line, but the price is the very reason I’ve tried other lines to find a suitable replacement. None exist yet, and I don’t mind paying for quality, but 30- 70 bucks more than other comparable lines?
The Biddo bag is decent. I’ve thrown it, buried it (in branches), speared it, and checked it as luggage (maybe the most abusive choice). After 9 months of interrogation, it’s not cracked yet. My greatest issues with it are design/function issues, not durability.
The blitz bag looks like fun, but I’ve not put my hands on one yet.
Again, welcome! Sterling has been a favorite manufacturer of mine, and it’s good to hear directly from someone on the team.
- Location
- Retired in Minneapolis
Hi Meagan,
Nice to read your reply. it was well written.
When Mark and I started TB 17 years ago social media was soooooo much different. What hasn't changed though is the percentage of ranters and blathering. Just more outlets for them
Sterling has been talked about here and I don't recall any harsh press. YOu might have already done an archive search to find out
Best of luck with your endeavors
Tom Dunlap
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