Tippmann Terminates Distribution through American Paintball Supply and Archon Paintball Supply

Buffalo Grove, Ill. (December 14, 2007) – Tippmann Sports, the world-leading manufacturer of high performance paintball markers and related accessories, announced today that it is terminating distribution of all Tippmann products through American Paintball Supply and Archon Paintball Supply.

“We truly appreciate the support dealers and fields in the paintball industry have demonstrated to Tippmann for over 20 years,” said Patrick Ehren, vice president of sales and marketing for Tippmann Sports. “And, we are committed to assuring that our customers will have an uninterrupted supply of Tippmann product moving forward.” Dealers and fields located in the U.S. can continue to order Tippmann products directly through Tippmann or through Procaps Direct. Call the company at 1-800-533-4831 for more information.

For more than 20 years, Tippmann Sports has been dedicated to quality manufacturing and the pursuit of cutting-edge technology and design. The company serves the paintball industry from its headquarters and manufacturing facility in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Tippmann Sports’ complete line of paintball markers and related accessories can be found at paintball stores and fields as well as mass retail and sporting goods outlets throughout the world.

Additional information about Tippmann Sports can be obtained by calling 1-800-533-4831 or by visiting the company’s Web site, www.tippmann.com .