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VYATEK SPORTS Heritage: VYATEK SPORTS, INC. was formed as an Arizona Corporation in May of 1999 however it’s predecessor company was actually founded in 1993 under the original name, “ViaTech”, which meant “By Way of...Technology”. ViaTech was formed as a subsidiary of Simula Inc. to transition several advanced composite material and process technologies, originally developed in the defense and aerospace industry, to the consumer marketplace. In 1997, one year after ViaTech founder and General Manager Howard Lindsay resigned to join True Temper Sports, ViaTech abandoned their sporting goods initiatives. Mr. Lindsay eventually left True Temper (Feb./1999) to form VYATEK (May/1999) and Acquired the ViaTech asset pool in June 1999, which included all intellectual property (patents, trade-secrets, designs, trademarks and brands), tooling, equipment, and inventory of ViaTech’s consumer product initiatives. VYATEK SPORTS, INC., was formed to facilitate that acquisition and continue the vision that began in 1993. The acquired technologies involve Advanced Composite Materials & Processing Science and Energy Management Techniques that had been applied to high-performance sports equipment, such as; golf equipment, bicycles & components, archery equipment, industrial springs and athletic shoes. The technologies and assets are also applicable to any product where High-Stiffness/Strength and Light Weight are combined with the efficient storage, transfer or management of Energy. Simula is a world leader in crash safety technology and its experience in designing products such as energy-absorbing/armored military crew seats is an important part of the history and heritage of VYATEK SPORTS. |
