Eugene, OR (July 9, 2004) BowTech Archery and Escalade Sports have reached an agreement to cross license their respective technology. This agreement settles a dispute over the viability and/or infringement issues of both companies' patents while opening the door to the sharing of future technologies. 

Both BowTech and Escalade Sports look forward to the future and the opportunities that a working relationship can bring.

Dan Messmer, President of Escalade Sports comments, "We are pleased to have reached a cross license agreement with BowTech Archery. The single cam bow innovation exemplifies our commitment to improving the archers experience and performance. We believe BowTech has successfully marketed and reinforced the importance of this technology in the industry."

"Escalade shares BowTech's commitment toward the continued innovation and technological advancement of archery", stated John Strasheim, CEO and President of BowTech, "we are pleased to have reached an agreement that aligns us in that quest." 

Escalade® Sports (www.escaladesports.com) manufactures and distributes a full line of archery equipment under the Fred Bear, Jennings and Satellite Brands as well as a full line of indoor and outdoor sporting goods products.

BowTech®, (www.bowtecharchery.com), manufacturer and distributor of the world?s finest compound bows and archery equipment, was founded in 1999 by CEO, John Strasheim and VP of Research and Development, Kevin Strother. Currently the fourth largest bow company in the world, BowTech is the fastest growing bow company in history, increasing annually from its first model year in 2000. 

© 2004 BowTech

BowTech, (www.BowtechArchery.com), the manufacturer and distributor of the world's fastest bows, was founded in 1999 by CEO and Chairman of the Board, John Strasheim, and by Vice President of Research and Development, Kevin Strother. BowTech continues to be the fastest growing bow company in history. The company holds patents on the world's fastest single, dual, and triple cam bows, along with the patent-pending SandTrap Technology. Each is a BowTech original.