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Certor Sports Announces New CEO

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Thursday, August 10, 2023

Erspamer will oversee the entire Certor Sports portfolio, including Schutt , TUCCI , and VICIS .

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  • Erspamer will oversee the entire Certor Sports portfolio, including Schutt , TUCCI , and VICIS .
  • Prior to Certor Sports, Erspamer spent two years as CEO of Equustock, and nearly 20 years at True Temper Sports, most recently as President and CEO.
  • “Recent Certor Sports product launches, like the first position-specific football helmets, have seen tremendous success from the highest professional ranks to youth athletes.
  • These are extremely exciting times at Certor Sports.”
    To learn more about Certor and all of its brands, visit www.certorsports.com .

SKB: Original Rainier Brewery Welcomes Three Tenants into 23,000 sqft in South Seattle

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Thursday, October 6, 2022

SEATTLE, Oct. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The historic Original Rainier Brewery recently welcomed three new companies to the property.

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  • SEATTLE, Oct. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The historic Original Rainier Brewery recently welcomed three new companies to the property.
  • "Notwithstanding the challenges brought on by the pandemic, ORB has flourished as evidenced by signing new leases with these impressive companies.
  • Together, these thriving businesses make Original Rainier Brewery a community."
  • "- Ben Rutkowski, Seattle Division President
    Certor Sports' engineering team "VICIS RDI", who design, develop and test products for football brands VICIS and Schutt, and Diamond Sports brand TUCCI, have moved to the Original Rainier Brewery.

Certor Sports Announces New Indiana Headquarters, CEO

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Thursday, October 28, 2021

Certor Sports, the leading domestic sporting goods manufacturer, announced today that it is moving its global headquarters to Plainfield, Indiana and immediately creating more than 300 local jobs.

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  • Certor Sports, the leading domestic sporting goods manufacturer, announced today that it is moving its global headquarters to Plainfield, Indiana and immediately creating more than 300 local jobs.
  • Other brands under the Certor umbrella include ProGear, Tucci, Hollywood Bases, and Adams USA.
  • In addition to its new headquarters and R&D facility, Certor Sports has announced Jim Heidenreich as Chief Executive Officer.
  • He will serve as the first CEO for the company, which was formed in 2020 by Innovatus Capital Partners, LLC.

Innovatus Capital Partners Acquires the Assets of Kranos Corporation including Schutt Brand

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Wednesday, December 23, 2020

Certor Sports, through its subsidiaries, has acquired substantially all of Kranos Corporations assets, IP and brands including Schutt, ProGear Shoulder Pads, Tucci Bats, Hollywood Bases and Adams USA.

Key Points: 
  • Certor Sports, through its subsidiaries, has acquired substantially all of Kranos Corporations assets, IP and brands including Schutt, ProGear Shoulder Pads, Tucci Bats, Hollywood Bases and Adams USA.
  • Earlier this year, Certor Sports, through its subsidiaries, also acquired the assets of high-tech football helmet startup VICIS.
  • All brands in the portfolio, including Schutt, the century old sports equipment brand, will continue under the new ownership, with the same insurance and product design warranties, sold through a well-established sales organization.
  • Certor Sports will continue to provide sports equipment and reconditioning services to the schools and sports leagues previously serviced by Kranos Corporation.

Schutt Sports Launches Multiple Splash Shield Products

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Thursday, August 6, 2020

LITCHFIELD, Ill., Aug. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Schutt Sports, one of the world's leading manufacturers of protective equipment, announces the launch of three new Splash Shield products, the Field Sports Splash Shield, the Men's Lacrosse Splash Shield and the Sunglass/Eyeglass Splash Shield.

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  • LITCHFIELD, Ill., Aug. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Schutt Sports, one of the world's leading manufacturers of protective equipment, announces the launch of three new Splash Shield products, the Field Sports Splash Shield, the Men's Lacrosse Splash Shield and the Sunglass/Eyeglass Splash Shield.
  • "We want to continue to build on our innovation with a new line of Splash Shields available for multiple sports and their athletes.
  • The Sunglass/Eyeglass Splash Shield will fit almost all configurations of glasses, which is ideal for players, coaches, umpires and referees.
  • The combination of the Schutt Splash Shields and Python Facemasks provide multiple levels and options of protection for various activities and sports.

Schutt Sports Launches New Python Face Mask for Germ Protection

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Thursday, June 18, 2020

LITCHFIELD, Ill., June 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Schutt Sports, one of the world's leading manufacturers of protective equipment, announces an exclusive distribution agreement for the Python Face Mask.

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  • LITCHFIELD, Ill., June 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Schutt Sports, one of the world's leading manufacturers of protective equipment, announces an exclusive distribution agreement for the Python Face Mask.
  • "There are many basic, non-performance face masks being sold in today's marketplace," stated Jim Stutts, president of Schutt Sports.
  • "When developing and designing this face mask, we united the three critical elements of technology, performance and comfort to create what we feel is the best performing, comfortable mask being sold."
  • "We are extremely excited about the launch of the Python Face Mask and the Splash Shield as technology continues to drive our products at Schutt Sports," Stutts added.

Schutt Creates Splash Shield to Protect Football Players from Harmful Droplets

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Friday, June 5, 2020

Schutt will offer the Splash Shield for purchase by July, both through their dealer network and online.

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  • Schutt will offer the Splash Shield for purchase by July, both through their dealer network and online.
  • "We need sports to return and this new product will help players in that regard," said Kip Meyer, general manager for Schutt Sports.
  • While the Splash Shield will offer some protection, it can only limit exposure to airborne droplets that the athlete encounters during play.
  • 37% of the players in the NFL wear Schutt helmets, including over 50% of the skill position players in the league.

Barrel Energy Signs LOI with Protective Apparel Company Zoombang

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Tuesday, November 26, 2019

LAS VEGAS, Nov. 26, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Barrel Energy Inc., (OTC Markets: BRLL) (the Company or Barrel) is pleased to announce the company has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to acquire ZB Holdings, Inc. (ZB or Zoombang) of Katy, Texas.

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  • LAS VEGAS, Nov. 26, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Barrel Energy Inc., (OTC Markets: BRLL) (the Company or Barrel) is pleased to announce the company has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to acquire ZB Holdings, Inc. (ZB or Zoombang) of Katy, Texas.
  • In third-party test results of protective wear, Zoombang outperformed globally recognized sports gear providers McDavid, Under Armour, Nike, Schutt and other leading brands by effectively reducing impact energy.
  • Zoombang boasts a wide range of protective sports apparel that are designed for every level of sports enthusiast from youth to professional sports.
  • About Barrel: Barrel Energy Inc. (OTC Markets: BRLL) is a diversified holding company whose strategy is to acquire interests in a range of profitable ventures in the Energy, Agriculture and Consumer products manufacturing and marketing.

Innovatus Capital Closes $18M Investment in Sporting Goods Manufacturer

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Wednesday, October 30, 2019

Innovatus Capital Partners, LLC (Innovatus) has provided an $18 million secured term loan to Kranos Corporation, doing business as Schutt Sports, Inc. (Schutt).

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  • Innovatus Capital Partners, LLC (Innovatus) has provided an $18 million secured term loan to Kranos Corporation, doing business as Schutt Sports, Inc. (Schutt).
  • The Innovatus loan provides the company with capital to launch new products, pursue new business ventures, fund working capital growth and expand into new markets.
  • Innovatus Capital Partners, LLC is a New York based registered investment adviser and portfolio management firm founded in January 2016.
  • Varsity Football Helmet Ratings, Virginia Tech Helmet Ratings, Virginia Tech Department of Biomedical Engineering and Mechanics, www.helmet.beam.vt.edu/varsity-football-helmet-ratings.html
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