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Gary Smyth
A small Ontario company makes and sells a world class item that in their beginning in 1981 was made of wood. Slowly over the years until the present they phased out the wood to move their product to a lighter weight composite material. They did this to increase impact resistance by 400% and stiffness by 50%. The product they make comes in different sizes and is used by both individuals and groups. Their smallest pro item sells for $7000 and the largest almost $33,000. Since 1984 their product has become the leader in its field and has been involved in the win of 65 medals at the Olympic and World Championships. Most countries participating in the field have purchased this companies product either for use or reverse engineering. The company started out with two employees in a garage and now has 50 employees in a state of art facility. It is under the original ownership but now hires the finest international people to stay on top in their field. What they do has as much to do with art as it does with science. As to the science part of the equation, they are now considered in partnership with Nike a leader in the area of biomechanical engineering. What does the company make?
