Check Out These Industry Innovations!
Jarvis Outdoor Soap
Jarvis Industries
Born from 25 years in the trenches of the tree care industry, Jarvis Outdoor Soap was created by Jeff Jarvis in Heber Springs, AR. As the owner of Jarvis Tree Service Inc., Jeff spent decades battling poison ivy, oak, and sumac without finding a solution that actually worked. Taking matters into his own hands, he partnered with expert manufacturers to develop and test a specialized formula. After exhaustive refining, he perfected the recipe that finally beats the itch.
Jarvis Outdoor Soap is specifically formulated to target and neutralize the aggressive resins left behind by poison ivy, oak and sumac. For best results, wash immediately after exposure to prevent a rash from forming. However, if a breakout has already occurred, our soap remains highly effective, providing deep cleaning relief to soothe the skin and manage the spread of poison ivy, oak and sumac.
Cross Pro
Courant
Courant’s most popular equipment gear bag has gotten even better. The next generation Cross Pro incorporates years of market feedback. The two original sizes (54L and 75L) have been combined into one modular system. A 60L Cross Pro, with an optional 15L Cross “UP” top mounted gear bag. The 60L Cross Pro incorporates new, more durable materials, better fasteners and zippers, and a generously padded and adjustable suspension system. The all-new 15L Cross Up is perfect for your PPE, helmet, eye and ear protection, keeping it separate from the main body of the bag and readily accessible, or even easily removable if you only need to bring the PPE with you to a job. Like all Courant gear bags, the Cross Pro features the innovative “front carry” system for attaching a rope or accessory bag, keeping your hands free.
ZIGZAG SHIFT
Petzl
Brand new for 2027, the ZIGZAG SHIFT is a midline attachable mechanical Prusik – designed to simplify the most complex movements in the canopy. The ZIGZAG SHIFT is designed for use in a stationary rope system without the need for an auxiliary brake and can also be used in a moving rope system. Developed for demanding conditions in the canopy, its design helps limit wear and is repairable with a repair kit (sold separately). Stop by the Petzl booth to try it out!
petzl.com/INT/en/Professional/technical-content-product
Tree Care Business Academy
Tree Care Industry Association
TCIA is expanding its education beyond technical and safety training with the new Tree Care Business Academy. This new series addresses real-world challenges of running and growing a tree care company with a focus on managing people and finances to improving operations, profitability and long-term sustainability. The Business Fundamentals for Tree Care Businesses is now available and includes modules around administration, business structures and planning, ethics and standards insurance, risk management, regulations and other core business functions.
Coming soon, Financial Management for Tree Care Businesses will help leaders better understand their numbers and use financial information to make stronger business decisions. These are just the beginning of a broader curriculum designed to support tree care companies at every stage.
tcia.org/products/business-fundamentals-for-tree-care-businesses/
Apex Limb-O Rigging Blocks
Harken
The Apex Limb-O and Limb-O Lok arborist blocks are engineered
for high-load rigging applications with dynamic impact forces, delivering exceptional strength, control, and durability in demanding tree care environments.
Built with a best-in-class strength-to-weight ratio, Limb-O Lok provides enhanced friction, efficient load management, and safe lowering performance – even in aggressive negative rigging scenarios.
harken.com/safetyandrescue/en/products/arborist/
Broom Attachment
Ryan’s Equipment
- 60 inches long.
- 8 inches wide.
- All-steel construction.
- Replaceable steel bristle.
- 150 lbs.
Telemetree Tilt
Telemetree
Cloud-connected continuous tree tilt monitoring to measure how much a tree tilts during a wind storm. This tilt data is automatically compared with local wind speed data to analyze if a tree is moving more than expected, all done in the cloud with reports that can be easily generated and sent to your clients.
Arborist Lifting Slings
NT Slings, LLC
Crane-rigging for arborists. These fully adjustable, knotless crane slings bring efficiency and control to real-world rigging – exactly the kind of innovation this industry needs!









