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was founded in 1992 and is based in Biddeford, Maine, where it manufactures over 65 million meters of braided rope.","Sterling Rope is an ISO 9001 certified company whose life-safety products meet CE, NFPA, and ANSI standards through third-party testing.","Sterling's XEROS technology is a manufacturing process—not a coating—that produces UIAA-certified dry ropes that are more wear-resistant and better for the environment.","Sterling was the first rope manufacturer to offer a 100% Technora heat and abrasion resistant rope to the fire industry, helping FDNY develop the first escape kit.","Sterling Rope's manufacturing plant runs on 100% renewable energy, and the company has achieved 100% carbon offset of its emissions.","In 2024, Sterling Rope diverted 12,000 lbs of waste yarn from landfills through its 124-partner rope recycling program.","Sterling's ECO rope line is manufactured using yarn derived from recycled tires, giving new life to existing materials.","Sterling Rope maintains a 95%+ raw fiber utilization rate—nearly all purchased fiber becomes finished rope, with the remainder repurposed or recycled.","Sterling's product line spans dynamic climbing ropes, static ropes, arborist climbing lines, fire/rescue ropes, canyoneering ropes, tactical cordage, and industrial rigging products.","Sterling Rope supports the Global Climbing Initiative, partnering with emerging climbing organizations worldwide to grow safe and inclusive climbing communities.","Sterling Rope products are made in the USA and Canada, with manufacturing facilities in Biddeford, Maine and Chute-a-Blondeau, Ontario.","Sterling's athlete team, originally the 'Product Development, Product Test' team, has been running for over sixteen years and includes world-class climbers who provide real-world R&D feedback."],"unique_capabilities":["Manufactures over 65 million meters of braided rope in Biddeford, Maine with 95%+ raw fiber utilization efficiency","Pioneered XEROS technology—a manufacturing process for UIAA-certified dry ropes that is more wear-resistant and environmentally friendly without coatings or liquid baths","First to offer a 48-carrier static sheath construction, the first 100% Polyester static rope (HTP), and the first 100% Technora fire escape rope for FDNY","ISO 9001 certified with rigorous in-house testing; products meet CE, NFPA, and ANSI standards","Rope manufacturing plant runs on 100% renewable energy with 100% carbon offset","ECO yarn technology uses recycled tire-derived yarn to manufacture dynamic climbing ropes","Maintains a 124-partner rope recycling network that diverted 12,000 lbs of waste yarn from landfills in 2024","Athlete testing program with world-class climbers providing real-world R&D feedback for product development"]}