At Vertical Supply Group, we are proud to lead with a portfolio of owned brands that define what it means to innovate in the life-safety industry. From Sterling Rope’s precision-engineered lifelines and Notch Equipment’s arborist-focused solutions, to Yates Gear’s mission-critical tactical and rescue harnesses, Rope Logic’s custom assemblies, and niche pioneers like TreePunk and The Groundskeeper II—each brand is focused on a singular purpose: to protect and empower the professionals who rely on this gear every day.
Our products are manufactured in ISO 9001-certified facilities and rigorously tested to meet or exceed the most demanding global safety standards, including CE, ANSI, ASTM, NFPA, ASME, UIAA, and CSA certifications. When lives are on the line, professionals around the world trust the brands of Vertical Supply Group.
Sterling Rope
For over 30 years, Sterling has been an industry leader in rope and cordage innovation. Known for precision engineering, rigorous testing, and unmatched durability, Sterling ropes are trusted by arborists, rescuers, rock climbers, tactical teams, and rope access professionals around the world.
Learn more about Sterling at sterlingrope.com or shop Sterling products here.
Notch Equipment
Designed by arborists, for arborists, Notch Equipment creates professional-grade gear that’s built to perform in the tallest trees and on the toughest jobs. From climbing harnesses and work positioning devices, to cutting-edge rigging tools and PPE, Notch helps tree care professionals work safer, smarter, and more efficiently.
Learn more about Notch at NotchEquipment.com or shop Notch gear here.
Yates Gear
For decades, Yates Gear has long set the standard in tactical and technical rescue harnesses and equipment. Built to meet the extreme demands of military, industrial, and emergency response professionals, Yates specializes in developing high-quality equipment tailored to meet the needs of their customers.
Rope Logic
Rope Logic is the gold standard in custom spliced assemblies, sewn and spliced terminations, and rigging solutions. Built in the U.S., Canada and U.K. by expert craftsmen, their products offer tailored performance and reliability for arborists, utility line workers and rope access teams who depend on gear that fits their exact needs.
Learn more about Rope Logic at RopeLogic.com or shop Rope Logic gear here.
TreePunk
Bold, expressive, and rooted in arborist culture, TreePunk blends performance apparel and gear with a rebellious edge. Offering limited edition product collaborations and designed for those who live the lifestyle, TreePunk celebrates the art, grit, and grind of life in the canopy.
Get TreePunk gear exclusively at HoneyBrothers or TreeStuff whenever it’s available.
The Groundskeeper II
The Groundskeeper II has earned a cult following for good reason—this rake means business. With a lightweight, flexible design and unrelenting durability, it’s the go-to cleanup tool for tree crews, landscapers, and pros who need gear that keeps up.
Learn more about why people love The Groundskeeper II or shop The Groundskeeper II tools here.
