IPS is positioned to enter the sports/recreation equipment sector that generated sales of $20.2 billion in 2009. Football, one of few
sports projected to increase equipment sales in 2010, is arguably the most popular sport in the U. S. IPS is scheduled for delivery to
retail and distributor markets by Spring 2013.
The following was stated by Easton-Bell Sports, Inc. (Riddell) in their March 15, 2010 Form 10-K: “According to the SGMA
(Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association), tackle football attracted approximately 7.7 million United States participants and total
United States manufacturers’ sales of football equipment were estimated at $496.0 million in 2008. As the largest and most popular
sport for high school and college males, the football market is expected to continue to grow. Competitive tackle football leagues,
such as the NCAA, high school leagues and Pop Warner, have increasingly emphasized the safety of participants by enforcing
exacting equipment standards with an increased focus on the protective characteristics of helmets. As a result, football helmets have
typically commanded higher price points, as well as faster equipment replacement and reconditioning rates. Due to the prevalence
of dedicated organizations and players that demand a high level of safety without sacrificing performance, we believe that growth in
sales of high performance, technologically advanced football equipment, including helmets and shoulder pads, as well as
reconditioning services resulting from this trend will continue to provide a growth opportunity.”
IPS features are beneficial and adaptable for participants in other
competitive sports and recreation markets. Opportunities are being
developed and pursued to position IPS in additional extreme and traditional
versions of the following markets:
Hockey
Cycling / Motocross / Mountain Biking
Motorcycling
Skateboarding
Snowboarding
Downhill Skiing / Ski Jumping
Lacrosse
Bobsleighing
Rodeo Bull/Bronco Riding
Equestrian Sports
In addition to the sports/recreation markets, IPS is focusing on markets for physically challenged individuals as well.
See IPS Markets - Physically Challenged
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