Industry Bulletins

Product sales in the sporting goods, fitness, and related recreation markets grew 4.3% last year, building on record sales growth in 2021, according to the Sports & Fitness Industry Association’s (SFIA) 2023 Manufacturers’ Sales by Category Report. 

Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) members participated in the White House Conservation in Action Summit held at the U.S. Department of the Interior to highlight the importance of conservation to recreation by bringing together a panel of industry leaders as part of the day’s events.

USA Swimming and longtime partner Phillips 66 announced the four cities that will comprise this year’s Make a Splash Tour.

The Department of the Interior and the Department of Defense [DoD] announced an innovative partnership to allocate $80 million through a combination of the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) and matching funds from DoD’s Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration Program (REPI) to preserve green space around military installations and improve access to outdoor recreation for millions of Americans. 

The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) announced Vernā Myers as the keynote speaker for the 2023 NRPA Annual Conference.

Vinyl pool liners have many advantages over concrete, gunite, and fiberglass alternatives, making vinyl the best choice for fast, comfortable, stress-free enjoyment.

Yanmar Compact Equipment launched its entry as a comprehensive compact equipment solutions provider at CONEXPO 2023 with a new line of compact track loaders.

Yanmar Compact Equipment launched its entry as a comprehensive compact equipment solutions provider at CONEXPO 2023 with a new line of compact track loaders.

Life Fitness, the leading professional fitness leader unveiled its latest generation cardio, strength and digital product innovations at IHRSA 2023. 

Matrix Fitness returns to the IHRSA Convention & Tradeshow introducing a new connected strength training solution, product demonstrations and valuable educational sessions.

Doosan Bobcat, Inc. is highlighting the future of its material handling equipment lineup at ProMat 2023 in Chicago.

Colorado Time Systems (CTS), AquaWorx, Spectrum Aquatics, and Water Odyssey, PlayCore aquatic companies, joined Total Aquatic Programming’s (TAP) “Dream Team” as Platinum Partners.