List by sport include only, "About Us- Worldwide Locations-Rosemont, IL", https://www.morganharbour.com/portfolio/riddell-inc, FENWAY PARTNERS BUYS SPORTS APPAREL MANUFACTURER, "Files Patent Infringement Action Against Schutt Sports", "Schutt Sports Files Bankruptcy, Seeks Bar to Riddell Patent Suit Damages", Riddell starts shipping concussion-monitoring football helmets, Former Players Sue Football Helmet Manufacturer Riddell, Ex-NFL Players Sue Helmet Maker Riddell, Claim Company Knew About Concussion Risks, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Riddell_Sports_Group&oldid=977520931, Privately held companies based in Illinois, Sporting goods manufacturers of the United States, Manufacturing companies based in Illinois, Manufacturing companies established in 1927, Articles with dead external links from April 2018, Articles with permanently dead external links, Pages using multiple image with auto scaled images, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 9 September 2020, at 09:52. 1929 One of BRG Sports most well known brands, Riddell is the leading manufacturer of football helmets, shoulder pads and reconditioning services (cleaning, repairing, repainting and recertifying existing equipment). 4 people follow this. The consensus from lawyers on both sides is that the lawsuits could take years to be sorted out. There are "at least three" personal injury cases pending in California and one more in Pennsylvania. Brian has 4 jobs listed on their profile. Riddell has been sued by multiple NFL players. He quickly excelled and helped build a robust business model despite the stiff market competition. More information is available at:  www.brgsports.com. Riddell sits on Fenway’s lap despite being profitable and seeing revenue double, to roughly $200 million since 2002. Riddell Sports Group is an American company specializing in sports equipment for American football. BRG Sports makes sports equipment and clothing under the Riddell brand. BRG Sports, owner of Riddell football helmets, sold the Bell, Giro, … Under his leadership, the Company’s institutional sales model has continued to increase total market share, while its development of a direct-to-consumer and e-commerce business has further cemented Riddell as the football industry leader. [5][6] In 2008, Riddell sued competitor Schutt Sports. Riddell Sports Group is an American company specializing in sports equipment for American football. One thing is certain: it's going to be a long slog for both sides, without a clear endgame. He first invented the removable cleat, and then went on to invent the first ever plastic suspension helmet in 1939. The players appeared to have allies in Washington. Football americano Balls Mercato 2021: cosa devi sapere? For example, the players are seeking judgments "in the millions of dollars," though no specific numbers have been listed in the court documents. Dan Arment | Wilmette, Illinois | President and CEO BRG Sports, President and CEO Riddell Inc. at BRG Sports | 232 connections | See Dan's complete profile on Linkedin and connect In 2002, Riddell released a new helmet design called the Revolution or "Revo" for short[9] The newer design was released in response to a study on concussions. The company's Riddell brand is one of the main providers of helmets and shoulder pads worn by players of American football at all levels, from junior leagues to the NFL. The company markets and licenses products under such well-known brands as Bell, Riddell, Giro, Blackburn, Raskullz, Krash! These terms may not be applied to other BRG Material found on the BRG website or the websites of BRG affiliates, for which other conditions and rights apply. With Bell, Riddell, Giro and Blackburn, the company’s brand portfolio sets the standard for innovation and excellence in football as well as snow, action and power sports. The company markets and licenses products under such well-known brands as Bell, Riddell, Giro, Blackburn, Raskullz, Krash! Additionally, he led the team that helped secure a new agreement with the National Football League for Riddell to continue as the exclusive provider of licensed collectibles. [2][3], The company was started by John Tate Riddell. Bell Sports, a subsidiary of Vista Outdoor, is an American maker of bicycle and motorcycle helmets. Community See All. and BULT. Company. [4] Fenway acquired the company in 2003 from Lincolnshire Management. BRG Sports is helmet and shoulder pads above the field. BRG Sports, Inc., a leading designer, developer and marketer of branded sports equipment, protective products and related accessories, today announced that Dan Arment has been promoted to Executive Vice President of BRG Sports. www.riddell.com. In 2008, Arment transitioned from the cycling industry back to his football roots and became President of Riddell. [13] Players intended to show there was "a history of literature showing that multiple blows to the head can cause long-term damage" that got buried by the NFL and that the league also "fraudulently concealed the long-term effects of concussions," including the increased risk of dementia. He has also assumed a position on the BRG Sports Board of Directors and will continue to serve as President of Riddell Sports. The NFL alleged that players knew the risks when they made football their career and that there was "no misconduct or liability" on the league's part. Jessica Klodnicki will continue in her role as Executive Vice President and General Manager of Bell and Blackburn, and will report directly to Arment. "Materials" means all media material furnished by BRG Sports, Inc. hereunder, whether audio, video, digital images/prints, animation, graphics, trademarks, trade names, product images, marketing materials, or otherwise. and BULT. The helmets cost about $999 and are already being used by NCAA football teams.[10]. Riddell is also known for its Revolution IQ HITS helmet (Head Impact Telemetry System). BRG Sports (Riddell) 1700 West Higgins Road, Suite 500, Des Plaines, IL 60018. Company . Arment played a vital role in these transactions and will manage the C-Preme business alongside his other responsibilities moving forward. Assumes role as President of Bell Cycling Products and joins Board of Directors, Arment will continue as President of Riddell Sports. BRG Riddell sport. The sensors inside the helmet called MX Encoders store data from each impact and can be transferred to a laptop to be reviewed by coaching staff or physicians. BRG Sports serves customers worldwide.