Escalade Acquires Archery Manufacturer Gold Tip

EVANSVILLE, INDIANA and PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND (September 29, 2025) – Escalade announced the acquisition of the Gold Tip business from Revelyst Inc., a collective of brands that design and manufacture sports technology and outdoor gear.

Founded in 1989, Gold Tip is a manufacturer of products for target archery and bow and crossbow hunting. Gold Tip also produces the Bee Stinger line of premium bow stabilizers and the company is known as a pioneer of modern archery technology and a leading maker of innovative, durable, and accurate carbon arrows, according to a news release.

“Having participated in the archery market for nearly 100 years, Escalade recognizes the strength of the Gold Tip and Bee Stinger brands and their enduring connection to archery and bowhunting enthusiasts,” the release said. “The acquisition presents a significant opportunity to further expand Escalade’s presence in the archery market with the addition of precision carbon arrows and premium stabilizers. Gold Tip and Bee Stinger complement Escalade’s portfolio of leading archery brands which includes Bear Archery^®, Trophy Ridge^®, and Cajun Bowfishing^®.”

“We have been committed to archery for generations and a proud steward of Fred Bear’s incredible legacy for over 20 years,” said Escalade CEO Armin Boehm. “The archery and bowhunting markets continue to be a strategic priority for Escalade. Adding Gold Tip and Bee Stinger to our archery family will further strengthen our market position and expand our opportunities. We look forward to investing in Gold Tip and Bee Stinger to further accelerate product innovation and to build on both brands’ past success.”

Eric Nyman, CEO of Revelyst, commented: “The sale of Gold Tip and Bee Stinger allows us to further concentrate our focus on our key categories and brands while accelerating our investments in sports technology and gear. Escalade is a natural home and owner for the Gold Tip and Bee Stinger business, and I’m thrilled these brands will be in their capable hands.”

Gold Tip and Bee Stinger will join Escalade’s archery portfolio, which is led by Jon Lené, President of Bear Archery.

“This is an exciting new chapter with Gold Tip and Bee Stinger joining our family. We are realizing our strategic goal of providing a complete and market leading range of archery and bowhunting products to better serve our loyal dealers, distributors, and retailers. The addition of these two leading brands will expand our team’s commitment to offer the best and most innovative products backed by superior customer service, distribution, and sales and marketing expertise,” said Lené.

Fred Bear of Bear Archery Company is a member of the Sporting Goods Industry Hall of Fame.