From Little Acorns...
They say that from little acorns grow enormous oaks, well I have to say that is how I like to think that Proclimber has grown, and "no" it's not meant that I am some sort of midget, [Ed: but she is...]
We started Proclimber in March 2002 with a very small overdraft but tons
of enthusiasm! We were lucky in the fact that we had contacts with many
people in the arborist business, both colleagues and friends, who later became
our
customers as well. 
We also had the good fortune to be friends with Sheila
and Joff (Flash Granny) who advised us on our website, and worked for long
hours on producing a fantastic site for us, thanks guys, you are great.
Well in the last 18 months things have snowballed; we now have a worldwide customer base, stretching as far away as Tasmania, (wow!!) We have also made a huge amount of new contacts all around the globe (thanks again to the internet), many of these are now our friends also. We have travelled to Holland and Germany, and attended the Tree Care Industry Exhibition in Baltimore USA in November 2003. This was my first trip to the States, and we had a great time meeting up with our product manufacturers in America and all the friends we have made via the internet but hadn't met.
We have recently branched (good word in the arb industry) out a little from
tree ropes, to now producing a range of rope halters and lead reins/ropes
for the equine market.
Not only do we understand about ropes and splicing,
(Andrew is a qualified splicer, he makes up slings and lanyards for arborists),
but also we own horses ourselves, and realise the need for these kinder and
versatile horsey products. We have seen splices on
some of the ropes sold by other manufacturers, and feel we could do a lot
better,
(or rather Andrew could!) [Proclimber rope reins and training ropes are now available online at Bitless Bridle UK.]
I will be writing another article on this whole new concept in equine rope products very shortly, so please watch this space, and feel free to visit the Proclimber web site to get a more in-depth view of what we are all about.
Finally I would just like to say
"Good luck Rosemary in your new and exciting business venture. I hope to be a regular contributor to your web site."
Caroline (oh and of course Andrew), Proclimber
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