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What are the ten most successful companies making gear for curling in Canada?
Hello! Thank you for your query regarding the most successful curling gear manufacturers in Canada. The short answer is that exhaustive research revealed only ten Canadian companies that manufacture curling gear. The most successful, in terms of annual sales, is Watson Gloves, which produces gloves for a variety of purposes, including curling. For each firm identified, I have included the company name, website, city, province, and annual sales or other indicators of success on the attached spreadsheet. Below you will find a deep dive of my findings.
METHODOLOGY
To compile this list for you, I first searched Canadian government databases of manufacturers, utilizing keywords relating to curling equipment and sporting goods. I then researched each company to determine whether they fit your criteria of being a company that makes curling gear, such as clothing, stones, and brooms. This research yielded only six companies. To supplement this list, I then tried to locate additional companies by reviewing exhibitor lists for curling industry trade shows in Canada and the product lists of retail firms specializing in Canadian curling supplies. Finally, I conducted a variety of keyword searches to locate any companies that were not already identified. All research paths cumulatively yielded only the ten companies listed on the attached spreadsheet. Defining "successful" in terms of annual revenues, I then researched sales data for each company. Where this data was not publicly available, I included success indicators such as length of time in business and global distribution networks. This information may be found on the spreadsheet. Below, I have provided a brief description of each company included.
FINDINGS
1. Watson Gloves
Watson Gloves, founded in 1918, manufactures gloves for curling, along with other sports, such as equestrian riding and archery. The company's annual sales are approximately $24.17 million.
2. The Curling Company (Tournament Sports)
The Curling Company is a division of Tournament Sports. The firm produces curling gloves, shoes, accessories, brushes, and apparel. Their goods are sold under the Ultima and Tournament brand names in North America, Asia, and Europe. While sales for The Curling Company division are not publicly available, estimated annual revenues for Tournament Sports are $7.54 million.
3. Goldline Curling (GBD Marketing)
Founded in 1967, Goldline focuses exclusively on curling supplies and boasts several achievements in the industry, including developing ergonomic brush handles and introducing pants designed especially for curling. The company sells its products wholesale to retail partners and direct to consumers via its own stores. Annual sales are estimated to be $990,000.
4. Olson Curling
Olson Curling dates back to 1933 and is credited with introducing the rubber curling hack. Olson manufacturers a variety of curling gear, including brooms, shoes, and apparel. Annual sales are estimated to be $760,000.
5. Asham
Asham was founded in 1980 by Arnold Asham, who developed the Red Brick Slider. The company distributes via retail partners and its own stores around the world, and annual sales are an estimated $716,000.
6. Thompson Rink Equipment
Founded in 1969, Thompson claims to be the "world's largest manufacturer and distributor of curling rink equipment and supplies." Among its products and services is the manufacturing of curling stones, which have been used at several World Curling Championships. Annual sales are an estimated $430,000.
7. Canada Curling Stone
Founded in 1992, Canada Curling Stone specializes in curling stone manufacturing and curling ice equipment. Annual revenues are an estimated $ 350,000.
8. Fuzion Sportswear
Fuzion Sportswear manufactures apparel and accessories in both the curling and general lifestyle categories. The company is a division of Kobe Sportswear, which was established in 1992. Annual revenues for Fuzion are an estimated $257,600.
9. BalancePlus
Founded in 1996, BalancePlus manufacturers curling footwear, apparel, brushes, handwear, and accessories. While annual sales estimates are not publicly available, the company's success may be determined by both its longevity and vast network of retailers throughout Canada and around the world.
10. Hardline Curling
Hardline Curling was founded in 2009 and, while annual revenue estimates are not publicly available, the company's success may be illustrated by its numerous retail partners in Canada, the United States, Europe, and Asia. The company manufactures curling footwear, apparel, accessories, brooms, and ice pads.
CONCLUSION
To wrap it up, research reveals just ten successful Canadian manufacturers of curling gear: Watson Gloves, The Curling Company (Tournament Sports), Goldline Curling (GBD Marketing), Olson Curling, Asham, Thompson Rink Equipment, Canada Curling Stone, Fuzion Sportswear, BalancePlus, and Hardline Curling. The most successful, in terms of annual sales, is Watson Gloves, which produces gloves for a variety of purposes, including curling. Among companies that focus exclusively on curling gear, Goldline Curling is the most successful, with estimated annual revenues of $990,000.
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