In einer Pressemitteilung informieren Tippmann dass sie den Vertrieb über NPS einstellen. Der Grund dafür sind laufende Gerichtsverfahren in denen NPS angeschuldigt wird geistiges Eigentum von Tippmann zu verletzen. Dazu die Pressemitteilung von Tippmann:
Tippmann Sports, the world-leading manufacturer of high performance paintball markers and related accessories, announced today that it has suspended distribution of all Tippmann products through National Paintball Supply. The action, effective immediately, was taken due to pending litigation that alleges National Paintball is infringing on certain intellectual property rights of Tippmann Sports.
“We truly appreciate the support dealers and fields in the paintball industry have demonstrated to Tippmann for nearly 20 years,” said Patrick Ehren, vice president of sales and marketing for Tippmann Sports. “And, we are committed to assuring that our customers will have an uninterrupted supply of Tippmann product moving forward.”
Dealers and fields seeking a list of all authorized Tippmann distributors, are encouraged to contact the company at 1-800-533-4831. Tippmann products can also be ordered directly through the company.
Founded in 1986 by Dennis Tippmann, Sr., Tippmann Sports prides itself on “American Made” manufacturing and the pursuit of cutting edge technology and design. The company serves the growing paintball industry from its corporate headquarters in Fort Wayne, Ind. Tippmann Sports' complete line of paintball markers and related accessories can be found at paintball stores and fields as well as mass retail and sporting goods outlets throughout the world.
Additional information about Tippmann Sports can be obtained by calling 1-800-533-4831 or by visiting the company's newly redesigned Web site, www.tippmann.com .