Escalade, Incorporated has acquired the assets of Cue and Case Sales, Inc. which will become part of Escalade Sports, a wholly owned subsidiary of Escalade, Inc., a leading manufacturer and marketer of table tennis, darting, billiards, game tables, basketball systems, archery and fitness products.

The acquisition will allow Escalade Sports to provide stronger service and support to the billiard specialty market by delivering “one stop shop” capabilities for their new and existing customer base. The deal will offer billiard dealers and their consumers access to Escalade Sports legendary brands such as STIGA table tennis; Nodor, Winmau and Arachnid darting; and Atomic arcade-style games.

“We are pleased to be joined by Cue and Case Sales, the billiard accessory leader serving the specialty dealer market,” stated Robert J. Keller, President and Chief Executive Officer of Escalade, Inc.  “This acquisition enables Escalade Sports to broaden and diversify its customer base while providing the opportunity to add our world renowned table tennis, darting and game room brands to their exceptional line of billiard cues and accessories to further serve the market.”

The largest division, Escalade Sports, is a leading manufacturer and distributor of sporting goods and outdoor products.  Leaders in their respective categories, Escalade Sports brands include STIGA® and Ping-Pong® table tennis, Accudart® and Unicorn® darting; Goalrilla®, Goaliath® and Silverback® sports training equipment and basketball goal systems; and Bear Archery®, Trophy Ridge® and Cajun Bowfishing hunting products.