process technologies, originally developed in the defense and aerospace industry, to the consumer marketplace focusing on sporting goods. Simula's experience designing products such as energy-absorbing/armored military crew seats is an important part of the history and heritage of Vyatek Sports.

In 1997, one year after ViaTech founder and General Manager Howard Lindsay resigned to join True Temper Sports; ViaTech (Simula) abandoned their sporting goods initiatives. Mr. Lindsay left True Temper in the spring of 1999 to form Vyatek Sports in May of the same year. He was able to acquire the entire Simula/ViaTech asset portfolio, all intellectual property (patents, trade-secrets, designs, trademarks and brands), tooling, equipment, and inventory relating to ViaTech's consumer product initiatives.

Vyatek Sports, Inc was formed to continue the vision that began in 1993 and to facilitate the Simula/ViaTech acquisition. The acquired technologies involve advanced composite materials, processing science and energy management techniques that have significant application in the design and manufacture of high-performance sporting goods. Current equipment applications include products in golf, bicycles & components, baseball, archery, hockey, lacrosse, and athletic shoes. Other applications include industrial springs.