Vital Apparel has acquired InSport International Inc., a manufacturer
of performance running, training, and triathlon apparel.
Terms of the transaction between the two privately held companies were not disclosed.
“The acquisition brings together two complementary brands and businesses,” said Kerry
Kligerman, president of Vital. “The Vital brand is a strong player in full line sports stores and
InSport is a cutting edge technical brand with an established specialty business.”
“With its purchase of InSport, Vital has given us the opportunity to take the brand to the next
level,” says Eric Merk, whose family has owned InSport since 1995. “We are very excited about
the core competencies Vital brings to the table, especially in customer service and sourcing. We
are excited about the great synergies between the two companies because of the talented people
and great product and operations currently in place.”
InSport, founded in 1978 and based in Beaverton, Oregon, manufactures elite performance
apparel for running, training, cycling, triathlon, team, and military use. The company distributes
its branded apparel in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Japan through leading sports
specialty stores.
Founded in 1978 and headquartered in Huntington Station, NY, Vital Apparel Group includes Vital
Apparel, a leading womens active brand, Vital Accessories, which includes the ProMarx business
it purchased in 2004, and the newly established Vital Performance division which will include
InSport. Vital Apparel Group is owned and operated by Chris Rosen and Kerry Kligerman.
