Joined: Oct 16, 2003 Posts: 2046 Location: K-Town, TN
Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2010 6:12 pm Post subject: KEE Action Sports purchases JT Sports
Rumors were circulating that KEE was in the process of purchasing JT Sports from the Jarden Group for the last week or so. Initially the rumor surfaced on View For the Deadbox with a note that a press release would be forth coming. Today we have received official confirmation from Jason Taitano of KEE Action Sports that the deal has been completed.
We would like to congratulate everyone at JT Sports and KEE for making this deal happen. Its great to hear that JT, one of the pioneers of tournament paintball, will continue to be a major player in the sport of paintball. Read on for the full release.
PRESS RELEASE
Sewell, NJ, February 8th, 2010 KEE Action Sports LLC. KEE Action Sports is pleased to announce that it has acquired the assets of JT Sports. Effective immediately, KEE will be manufacturing and selling the entire line of JT Sports, Brass Eagle, and ViewLoader paintball products.
George Eurick, President and CEO of KEE said, “We are proud and excited to add the JT Sports, Brass Eagle, and ViewLoader brands, all of which have a very rich history in paintball. Their product heritage, product innovation, and long history in paintball provide some very meaningful additions to KEE’s product portfolio.”
For JT product ordering or questions regarding orders, current and new customers should contact their Sale Representative or call KEE at 1-800-724-6822 for any additional information.
KEE Action Sports LLC is the worldwide leader in the manufacturing and distribution of paintball sporting goods and the exclusive source for RPS®, Empire®, InvertTM, InvertTM MINITM, BT PaintballTM, HALO®, EVIL®, Pure Energy®, ViewLoader®, Brass Eagle®, and JT Sports® brand products.
PRESS RELEASE
KEE Action Sports Purchases JT Sports
Sewell, NJ, February 8th, 2010 KEE Action Sports LLC. KEE Action Sports is pleased to announce that it has acquired the assets of JT Sports. Effective immediately, KEE will be manufacturing and selling the entire line of JT Sports, Brass Eagle, and ViewLoader paintball products.
George Eurick, President and CEO of KEE said, “We are proud and excited to add the JTSports, Brass Eagle, and ViewLoader brands, all of which have a very rich history in paintball. Their product heritage, product innovation, and long history in paintball provide some very meaningful additions to KEE’s product portfolio.”
For JT product ordering or questions regarding orders, current and new customers should contact their Sale Representative or call KEE at 1-800-724-6822 for any additional information.
KEE Action Sports LLC is the worldwide leader in the manufacturing and distribution of paintball sporting goods and the exclusive source for RPS®, Empire®, Invert™, Invert™ MINI™, BT Paintball™, HALO®, EVIL®, Pure Energy®, ViewLoader®, Brass Eagle®, and JT Sports® brand products. _________________
Joined: Oct 14, 2003 Posts: 2879 Location: The shop
Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 8:54 am Post subject:
I actually heard about this on the stock report the other monring... i was like.. wtf... Kee will destroy all the history and stuff that JT ever had. Sad day _________________ Josh
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