EVANSVILLE, IN -- (MARKET WIRE) -- February 14, 2007 --Escalade Sports, a wholly owned subsidiary of
Escalade, Inc. (NASDAQ: ESCA), announced that it has purchased
substantially all of the assets of Trophy Ridge LLC., a manufacturer and
developer of archery accessories. The Trophy Ridge brand enjoys high
recognition among bow hunting enthusiasts across the United States.
Products include a line of vertical pin bow sights, Drop Zone™ arrow
rests, and the Rocket Aerohead™ broadhead line for arrows. Additional
product information can be found at www.trophyridge.com.
Jim Allshouse, President of Escalade Sports, stated that, "The Trophy Ridge
acquisition is expected to add $4 million in revenues during 2007, but more
importantly the Trophy Ridge brand, intellectual properties, and products
compliment the Bear Archery® product line of premium bows and accessories
giving Escalade Sports a complete line of archery accessories to meet all
its customers' needs, whether they be avid bow hunters or just archery
hobby enthusiasts. This acquisition is a key component of our strategy to
diversify our product lines and distribution channels."
Escalade is a quality manufacturer and marketer of sporting goods and
office/graphic arts products sold worldwide. To obtain more information on
the Company and its products, visit our website at: www.EscaladeInc.com or
contact Terry Frandsen, Vice President and CFO at 812/467-1334 or Daniel
Messmer, President and CEO at 812/467-4449.
Contact Information: Contact:
Terry Frandsen
Vice President and CFO
812/467-1334
Daniel Messmer
President and CEO
812/467-4449