Manufacturing – Sales Growth
Product innovation has kept TenPoint Crossbow Technologies a step above its competition.
Founded in 1994 as Hunter’s Manufacturing Co. Inc. and doing business as TenPoint, the company has become a technological leader within the crossbow industry. The Mogadore-based company is a manufacturer of precision performance, technically advanced crossbows used for hunting, competition and recreational shooting. And among one of the principles TenPoint guides its operations on is that quality cannot be compromised.
Much of TenPoint’s growth is linked to the name it has created for itself in the industry. Selling bows and accessories around the world, the company is regarded as one of the most advanced, dependable and accurate in the industry. Little proof is needed beyond the fact that TenPoint holds 10 patents and has 14 more products with a patent-pending status.
Though no stranger to success — TenPoint has previously won four Cascade Capital Corp. Growth Awards — its constant product innovation is what has led the company to significant growth in recent years. Under the leadership of CEO Richard Bednar, in the last four years, TenPoint has seen a sales increase of $6.76 million and has grown its employee base by 43 percent.
TenPoint employs more than 60 people, and most of its vendors are within a 50-mile radius of its facility.
The company’s ability to build strong relationships with regional vendors goes hand in hand with its second guiding principle: Successful enterprise comes from sound business relationships built on mutual trust, respect and ethical behavior. Of course, a strong product will only get you so far. TenPoint’s focus on building strong relationships is extended to its customer base.
TenPoint and Bednar strive to provide high service by keeping promises, responding quickly, correcting errors, listening to suggestions and continuously looking for ways to improve products and its method of operation.
The company’s advantage can also be seen in the fact that its leaders are lovers of the craft. TenPoint President George R. Gardner was recently inducted into the National Archery Hall of Fame, joining Bill Bednar and Chuck Jordan from the company.
How to reach: TenPoint Crossbow Technologies, (330) 628-9245 or www.tenpointcrossbows.com
