ANSgear announced that it has acquired ActionVillage.com. Reports last week indicated that the paintball and action sports Web store had shut down and was being auctioned off in order to pay creditors. The purchase price was not disclosed.

In a statement,  ANSgear said, “The combined synergies of the two companies will allow for the most dynamic paintball and action sports website in the world! With the consolidation of the two businesses, we will be able to provide one of the largest selections of extreme sporting equipment, while offering top notch customer service. Utilizing the combined 40 years of paintball experience between both companies, we will help bring to you an even bigger and better selection of equipment along with the best deals imaginable.”

ANSgear predicted that over the next few months inventories will be replenished along with a complete redesign and overhaul.

“Although these changes will not come overnight, we are fully committed to making this a truly great site once again,” said ANSgear. “In addition to our great staff of over 40+ current ANSgear employees, we have begun the process of filling 10 new positions that have been created due to this acquisition. ANSgear and Action Village have been and will continue to be great companies who have supported our local economies and the paintball community for years. We will continue this focus by being able to offer you the best online shopping experience for all of your paintball and extreme sports needs!”

The company noted that Action Village is moving into the current ANSgear location located in Southern California.  ANSgear has over 25,000 square feet of office and warehouse space to house both ANSgear and Action Village.

The statement added, “We are also in the midst of adding yet another 15,000 square feet of warehouse space to keep up with and continue our growth. We have a state of the art, fully packed showroom with tons of inventory along with a complete technical/repair facility.”

ANSGear added that it expects  to have Action Village running over the next two weeks.