Escalade, Incorporated and its wholly-owned subsidiaries (Escalade) engage in the manufacture and sale of sporting goods products.
The company imports many of its raw materials and finished goods from countries outside of the United States, including but not limited to, China, Brazil, Vietnam, and Mexico. The company sells products to customers primarily in North America, with minimal sales throughout the remainder of the world.
The company operates in one business segment: Sporting Goods (Esc...
Escalade, Incorporated and its wholly-owned subsidiaries (Escalade) engage in the manufacture and sale of sporting goods products.
The company imports many of its raw materials and finished goods from countries outside of the United States, including but not limited to, China, Brazil, Vietnam, and Mexico. The company sells products to customers primarily in North America, with minimal sales throughout the remainder of the world.
The company operates in one business segment: Sporting Goods (Escalade Sports). Escalade Sports manufactures, imports, and distributes widely recognized sporting goods brands in basketball goals, archery, indoor and outdoor game recreation, and fitness products through major sporting goods retailers, specialty dealers, key online retailers, direct-to-consumer e-commerce, traditional department stores, and mass merchants. Escalade is a leader in table tennis tables, residential in-ground basketball goals, and in archery bows. Some of the company’s most recognized brands, owned or distributed, include:
Archery: Bear Archery, Trophy Ridge, Cajun Bowfishing, Karnage, SIK, and BearX.
Table Tennis: STIGA and Ping-Pong.
Basketball Goals: Goalrilla, Goalsetter, Goaliath, Silverback, and Hoopstar.
Pickleball: Onix and DURA.
Play Systems: Woodplay and Jack & June.
Fitness: The STEP, Lifeline, Kettleworx, Natural Fitness, PER4M, USW, and adidas Fitness.
Safety: US WEIGHT.
Game Tables (Hockey and Soccer): Triumph, Atomic, American Legend, HJ Scott, and Air-Hockey.
Water Sports: RAVE.
Billiard Tables and Accessories: American Heritage Billiards, Brunswick Billiards, Cue&Case, Lucasi, Mizerak, PureX, Rage, Players, Minnesota Fats, and Mosconi.
Darting: Unicorn, Arachnid, Accudart, and DMI.
Outdoor Games: Victory Tailgate, Triumph, Zume Games, and ACL.
During 2024, the company had one customer that accounted for approximately 19% of the company’s revenues. During 2024, the company had another customer that accounted for approximately 13% of the company’s revenues.
As of December 31, 2024, the company had approximately 25% of its total accounts receivable with one customer.
Escalade Sports manufactures in the U.S.A. and imports products from South America and Asia, where the company utilizes a number of contract manufacturers.
Certain products produced by Escalade Sports are subject to regulation by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. It is in material compliance with all applicable regulations.
Marketing and Product Development
The company makes a substantial investment in product development and brand marketing to differentiate its product line from its competition. It conducts market research and development efforts to design products that satisfy existing and emerging consumer needs. The company markets directly to the consumer or end-user, as well as through its retail partners in the form of advertising and other promotional allowances.
Licenses, Trademarks, and Brand Names
The company owns several registered trademarks and brand names, including but not limited to, Goalrilla, Goalsetter, Bear Archery, Brunswick Billiards, Onix, Ping-Pong, The STEP, Lifeline, and Woodplay. The company has an agreement and contracts with STIGA Sports AB for the exclusive right and license to distribute and produce table tennis equipment under the brand name STIGA for North America.
Research and Development
The company’s research and development costs incurred were approximately $3.2 million during 2024.
History
Escalade, Incorporated was founded in 1919. The company was incorporated in 1987.