[Naritai]

It doesn't explain why they couldn't just buy wooden or fiberglass ladders though. I'm sure there are many vendors who would be happy to fill such a contract.

[jonahhorowitz]

Wood doesn't fail suddenly. Fiberglass does.

[Naritai]

So why don't they buy wooden ladders?

[emodendroket]

According to the article this is one of two places in the entire country making these ladders.