1992

Fresh from Sixth form, Guy and Karl started out by selling an Italian range of safety footwear. This company came to be known as Safeguy. 

At the same time, Arbortec Forestwear was founded, which happened to be in the local area. 

1994 

First trade counter opened which had PPE equipment and a small selection of outdoor equipment. 

This is the point where we challenged the status quo and introduced a dual-density range of lightweight, comfortable and waterproof chainsaw boots. 

1999

Outgrown the first makeshift facilities and invested in a unit which provided a much larger showroom, warehouse and office facilities.

2009

Once again we had outgrown the showroom and office space, and moved into our next facility. 

2010

The country clothing and trade counter company was sold, which opened the opportunity to focus on Arbortec Forestwear. 

2012

After expanding the Arbortec footwear collection, we decided to introduce a second brand which was named Treehog. Our budget brand that sells tree climbing gear.

2014

Arbortec introduced the Breatheflex chainsaw trouser by creating a very technical trousers that is comfortable to wear, that is brightly coloured, which is our USP. 

2017

Early 2017 we had our own Portuguese factory up and running. Allowing us to take full control over the manufacturing process of our products. 

2021

We purchased our new innovation centre in Swaffham, Norfolk.

2022

We are now established as an industry leader in the manufacturing and delivery of ultimate chainsaw apparel and tree connect equipment to our highly engaged global community. Arbortec re-brand launched.

F a m i l y / f u n

We are one big family, and we're passionate about listening to our employees and the wider Arbortec community.

Whilst we're serious about our work, we want to have fun along the way. We're not clowns, but we want our humorous personality to come across. 

V i s i o n a r y 

We uphold an agile approach to development with guaranteed product performance at the forefront of our minds.

We strive to never stop pushing the boundaries of design possibility. 

P r o g r e s s i v e

Innovation is at the core of our business. Being 'good' is simply not good enough and we always seek new possibilities to be the best. 

We will continue to positively disrupt the industry as part of our quest to continue as industry leaders. 

I n n o v a t i v e

At Arbortec, we create the things you didn't know you needed. We want to get across our design flare with vibrant colours to a stereotypically traditional, un-colourful industry. 

P r o f e s s i o n a l

At Arbortec, we are the knowledgeable experts that you can rely on. We're detailed in our approach, but concisely to the point. As market leaders, we know what we're talking about when it comes to the treelife. 

P a s s i o n a t e

Arbortec isn't just a job, it's a way of life. We love what we do and we all have a genuine passion for nature. 

We have drawn inspiration from our own experiences to inject as much authenticity as possible.