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Vertical Supply Group (VSG), a leading supplier and manufacturer of life safety equipment, is proud to announce the acquisition of Tacklestore ltd., a UK leader in at-height safety, material lifting, and personal protection equipment (PPE). Tacklestore, which operates websites such as safetyliftingear.com, lifegear.com, and safety-lifting.com, was founded by Mike Huges in 2004 and currently operates out of its head office in Bristol, with seven additional depot locations across the UK. Tacklestore also owns and manufactures products under 13 house brand names such as G-Force, Liftingear and LoadSurfer brands.

Vertical Supply Group (VSG) is proud to announce the launch of UtilityDirect.com, the one-stop shopping site for utility companies, municipalities and contractors to quickly and easily order equipment and supplies to maintain and repair the infrastructure and lines throughout the country. This new site will feature an easy-to-navigate user interface and features products from top brands, including Milwaukee Tool, Sterling Rope, Petzl, Salisbury Gloves, Penta Products, Klein Tools, Husqvarna, and more.

Vertical Supply Group (VSG), a leading supplier and manufacturer of life safety equipment, is proud to announce the acquisition of Yates Gear. For over 42 years, Yates has been innovating and manufacturing functional, comfortable, and durable fall protection products in the climbing, technical rescue, rope access, and tactical equipment industries.

Vertical Supply Group (“VSG”), a trusted supplier of safety, fall protection equipment and tools serving a variety of work-at-height professionals and outdoor recreation, is proud to announce they have hired Jeff Morris as Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Morris joins a talented leadership team who will continue to support VSG’s rapid growth.

Rope Logic, a VSG Brand, is proud to announce the refresh of the Rope Logic branding as well as the inclusion of Scannable on all products the brand produces.

GREENSBORO, North Carolina (October 13, 2022) – Vertical Supply Group (VSG) is proud to announce the acquisition of two respected U.K. arborist retail and product development organizations, Honey Brothers and TreeKit. These acquisitions will expand VSG’s footprint outside of North America and solidify VSG’s partnerships with the leaders and teams at both organizations.

Early in 2020, we embarked on a plan to develop an Environmental and Social Governance (ESG) plan. As a part of this plan, we worked with a 3rd party agency to perform a comprehensive audit of VSG’s overall carbon footprint. They took into account our operations, travel, heating, cooling, vehicle usage and more.

Following this analysis, we have achieved carbon neutrality through offsetting 100% of carbon emissions in 2021 with the purchase of qualifying carbon credits. To further our mission, we have partnered with the Arbor Day Foundation in a multi-year relationship to show our dedication to becoming a more sustainable company both internally and externally…

Vertical Supply Group, a Greensboro, NC-based work at height equipment manufacturing and supply company, is pleased to announce it has acquired specialty e-commerce retailer and rescue equipment supplier Rescue Direct. Rescue Direct will be fully… Read More »Vertical Supply Group Acquires Rescue Direct

Sterling Rope Company and Sherrill, Inc. are proud to announce they have signed the United States Department of Interior’s “Pledge to America’s Workers” with the goal of adding 20-30 production and office staff in the… Read More »Sterling Rope Company and Sherrill, Inc. Sign Department of Interior’s Pledge to Grow US Workforce

Sherrill, Inc., a Greensboro, NC arborist and climbing gear company, owner of treestuff.com and SherrillTree.com, is pleased to announce it has acquired the Maine life safety rope manufacturer, Sterling Rope Company, Inc. The acquisition will… Read More »Sherrill, Inc. Acquires Sterling Rope Company, Inc.