Our History
Three Generations of Craftsmanship Since 1954
From a small garage in Hood River, OR, to a trusted name in aluminum orchard ladders, Tallman Ladders has remained committed to quality, safety, and integrity for over 70 years.
This article was run in the Hood River Newspaper in 2019 celebrating the company's 65th anniversary.
A Message From Our Family
Built for Everyday Outdoor Use
From all of us here at Tallman Ladders, we thank you for your business.
Whether you're a longtime customer or discovering us for the first time, we appreciate your support and look forward to helping you find the right ladder for the job.
1953
Drawing on his experience working with aluminum, Bob Tallman Sr. developed a lightweight tripod ladder that solved many of the challenges associated with heavy wooden ladders.
1954
With the help of Bob's brother, Bill Tallman, the first official production run of Tallman Ladders was completed and delivered to local growers, marking the beginning of a family business built on quality craftsmanship and innovation.
1957
As demand for Tallman Ladders continued to increase, the company expanded its operations in Hood River, OR allowing the family business to serve more growers and dealers throughout the region.
Today
Tallman Ladders remains a third-generation family-owned business, proudly manufacturing durable aluminum orchard ladders in the USA and serving customers across the country and around the world.
Where It All Began
Built From a Real Need
Tallman Ladders began when orchardist Bob Tallman Sr. needed a lighter, more dependable alternative to traditional wooden orchard ladders. Drawing on his experience working with aluminum at Lockheed Aircraft during World War II, he developed a ladder that was durable, lightweight, and easier to use.
As neighboring growers saw the advantages, requests quickly followed and a family business was born.
Three Generations Strong
Growing Through Three Generations
In 1975, Bob Tallman Jr. took over the family business and expanded sales across the nation and internationally. He oversaw raw material improvements and manufacturing process changes making the ladders even more durable and longer lasting. In 2009, Bob passed the reigns to his daughter Brenda Tallman-Kaiser and she has been overseeing the day to day operation of the company ever since. Bob's other children are also involved in the company. Dave Tallman travels to farm shows networking with fellow orchardists and farm workers. Tamera Tallman oversees advertising and marketing, giving us a more modern approach to growing the family business. Tallman Ladders continues to stay family owned and is still committed to old-school family values of quality, integrity and American made craftsmanship.
American Craftsmanship
Proudly Made in the USA
Every Tallman ladder and nearly every component used to build it is manufactured right here in the United States. We take pride in producing quality products backed by skilled craftsmanship and rigorous quality control.
What We Stand For
The Principles That Guide Every Ladder
Quality
Built from premium materials and crafted to deliver dependable performance, long-lasting durability, and exceptional value for years to come.
Safety
Designed with stability and reliability in mind, helping users work confidently and securely across a wide range of outdoor applications. We are committed to user safety. For more information, please visit our Safety page.
Integrity
As a family-owned business, we are committed to honest practices, personalized customer service, quality craftsmanship, and a product name customers have trusted for generations.
Our History in Photos
Preserving Our History
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