by
Liam Haeffele
| Dec 17, 2025
Center Stage @ BMI is a recurring series that aims to showcase select vendors and brands that BMI Supply carries. Each blog may feature recent vendor news, brand new products, or perhaps older products that have recently been added to our ecommerce site.
For this week's Center Stage, Teufelberger (New England Ropes) is entering the fray! A premier supplier of rope for innumerable technical theatre applications, we stock a variety of their products at our Chicagoland warehouse for quick shipment.
Below you will fine two (2) of the key products from Teufelberger that are used in the entertainment industry. Interested in a different Teufelberger product? Feel free to reach out to us!
1) Multiline II
Multiline II has LONG been the standard rope used in counterweight rigging applications in theatres, among other applications. It replaced the traditional 3-strand hemp / manila ropes that were commonplace in the industry. Multiline is also a three-strand rope, combining filament & spun polyester around a polyolefin core. The resulting feel of the rope is easier on the hands as compared to manila lines. Moreover, the synthetic materials are less affected by atmospheric changes and are considerably more durable. Of note is the distinctive orange tracer thread running through the white rope.
Here are the Multiline II items we commonly keep in stock: https://shop.bmisupply.com/rigging/cordage/multiline-ii
2) KM-III
KM-III offers a balanced, even construction, with a tough nylon core and polyester on the outside. Torque-balanced to eliminate rope spin, and minimal UV degradation make this rope a highly reliable option particularly for rappelling and rigging. Excellent wear resistance makes this an ideal handline for various applications.
Here are the KM-III items we commonly keep in stock: https://shop.bmisupply.com/rigging/cordage/km-iii