ZAP Paintball unterschriebt mit Bob Long einen Vertrag für die exclusive Distribution der Bob Long Produkte. Die Informationen dazu sind folgende:
ZAP Paintball Signs with Bob Long for Exclusive Distribution
1-18-07 (Strathroy, ON, Canada)
STRATHROY, ON—Jan 19, 2006 – Zap paintball announced today that it has agreed to an exclusive
global sales and marketing Agreement with Bob Long Technologies, the worlds leading manufacturer of
paintball markers and accessories.
Under the agreement Zap will market the Bob Long Technologies markers through ARCHON Paintball
Inc., ZAP’s wholesale distribution arm. ARCHON is broadening its offering and ramping up for increased
demand by adding top brands like Bob Long. This news follows an earlier announcement of warehouse
expansion plans in the Chicago and New York regions, as well as several new additions to their sales and
marketing team in North America and Internationally. The new sales and distribution centers put ARCHON
within a 1-2 day ship of customers around the globe, with a complete offering of the hottest products on
the market today.
“The partnership with Bob Long and Bob Long Technologies allows us to accelerate the expansion
of our customer base and increase the value we provide to our current customers. Our team has
been thoroughly trained to provide expert product knowledge and technical support. Beyond the
immediate product offering, the partnership provides a number of synergies in product development,
distribution and marketing, increasing our speed to market,” said Xristos Silaidis Zap Paintballs
President and COO.
“The combination of CHRONIC, BOB LONG and ZAP Paintball in 2007 creates a force in tournament
circles around the world. Teams choosing to take advantage of this will benefit from these synergies. We
are very excited to demonstrate performance at events ”, adds Jay Muncaster, Sponsorship and Event
Manager for ZAP/ARCHON.
“ZAP’s track record of consistent growth in product offering and distribution leadership made the decision
easy. The partnership allows Bob Long Technologies to focus on innovation and product leadership. We
are excited about the 2007 line up and very happy to have ZAP and ARCHON on board as a strategic
partner to help take our organization grow to the next level,” said Bob Long, President/CEO, Bob Long
Technologies.
About Bob Long Technologies
Bob Long is an icon in the industry and is one of the most respected men in Paintball. His larger than life
approach to the sport has resulted in several Championship teams and a history of break-through
technology manufacturing the Intimidator and recent release of the Marq 6 and 7 tournament markers.
Bob’s Pro team, Oakland Blast, competes in the National Professional Paintball League, while Gary
Show’s San Diego Legacy team competes in the Pro NXL league.
For more information about Bob Long and B.L.A.S.T. Technologies, visit boblongdirect.com.
About Zap paintball and ARCHON
ARCHON Paintball Inc. is an integrated manufacturer and wholesale distributor of a full-line of quality
paintball products with extensive distribution throughout the USA, Canada and Europe.
Flagship proprietary brands include PROBALL, INK’D, TACAMO, IGNITION and the legendary CHRONIC.
Several other exclusive distribution agreements and new product developments and expected to be
announced in the following months. Field and store operators are encouraged to call ARCHON for more
information and promotion details and check out www.archonpaintball.com and www.zappaintball.com for
additional information.
ARCHON Paintball Inc.
South Carolina Texas California
864 675-0228 713 680-2400 562 204-0857
Canada International
705 693-0382 44 2392 477477
For further information on this Press Release, please contact:
Jay Muncaster
ZAP/Archon Marketing
1 800 265 6555 ext. 2242
[email protected]