Lakewood Products Ltd
Manufacturers and suppliers of quality forestry,horticultural and gardening pruning loppers, electric pruners, secateurs, pruning saws and associated pruning tools.
Exbanor Prothec Ties offer one of the world’s most advanced tying systems for vineyards, orchards, and trellised crops. With options for short‑term (8–10 months), medium‑term (18–24 months), and long‑term (36+ months) use, the range includes degradable, biodegradable, and bio‑compostable ties designed to suit every growing environment.
Prothec also produces two permanent stretchable tie options ideal for long‑term vine and tree training.
For more than 30 years, Prothec System has been recognised as a global leader in biodegradable tie technology, supplying growers who want reliable tying performance while reducing labour and environmental impact.
Prothec ties are engineered for professional vine and plant training, but their versatility makes them suitable for a wide range of crops, including:
A full range of environmentally responsible ties lasting 8–24 months, designed to break down naturally without harming the plant or soil.
Different tie strengths are precisely matched to specific uses, ensuring secure support without over‑tightening.
The wide profile and expandable embossed finish prevent girdling and allow natural plant movement and growth.
Used with the Prothec System pliers, ties are cut and secured in one motion, saving time and ensuring uniform tying quality. The 350‑metre spools reduce downtime by allowing long periods of uninterrupted work.
A soft surface finish protects both the plant and the user’s hands, making repetitive tying more comfortable in all weather conditions.
The bio-compostable range conforms to the European Standard EN13432 for breaking down without impacting the environment.
Degradable and Bio-degradable ties
Duration Degradable Bio-degradable Recommended Uses
(months) (Bio-compostable)
8-10 2 wires - 2 wires – Annual pruning of young vines
Climbing or fragile plants
3 wires - 3 wires - Vines over 3 years
All types of vine pruning systems
Trellising of fruit trees and climbers
18-24 2 wires - 2 wires - Vines over 3 years
Early stage training
Rough weather conditions
Non Degradable ties
36+ 3 galvanised wires - Permanent tie for mature vines
Irrigation tubes
Permanent tie for fruit trees
Stretchable tie made of polyethylene treated with a stabiliser designed especially for vine and tree training. Ties are flat to prevent girdling, have a notched surface to enhance gripping of knots and are UV resistant. This is a manual tie.
Prothec CEP Stretchable Ties (Manual fitting) available in two options:
Prothec CEP 100
- Duration: +60 months - For vines or trees over five years
- Width: 8 mm - Or exposed to rough weather.
- Length: 100 m spool
- Stretchability : 400%
Prothec CEP 200
- Duration: +24 months - Young plant training
- Width: 8 mm - Tying vine stock
- Length: 200 m spool - Young cordon training
- Stretchability : 400% - Young shrub and fruit tree training
Stretchable ties are made of polyethylene treated with a stabiliser designed especially for vine and tree training.
- Ties are flat to prevent girdling,
- Have a notched surface to enhance gripping of knots
- UV resistant.
Arvipo TM20 electric tying machine, a fast efficient, low maintenance machine with 4 tie settings.
Prothec CEP 100 permanent (5 + years) stretchable flat tie to prevent girdling and with notched surface for grip when tying.
Biocompostable 2 wire tie for young vines and small trees, 8-10 months duration, made from environmentally friendly material in accordance with EU standard EN 13432.
Biocompostable 3 wire tie for mature vines and fruit trees, made from environmentally friendly material in accordance with EU standard EN 13432
Prothec degradable ties one season, compatable with electric tying machines
Manufacturers and suppliers of quality forestry,horticultural and gardening pruning loppers, electric pruners, secateurs, pruning saws and associated pruning tools.
