General Info

Porter Athletic Equipment Company, founded in 1868, is one of the leading worldwide suppliers of athletic and recreational equipment. It specializes in basketball equipment, and is the originator of the glass backboard, fan-shaped backboard and full perimeter striping on backboards. The company s basketball backstops have been used in various competition games worldwide, including National Basketball championships, the NBA All-Star game, National Collegiate Athletic Association Final Four tournament, Pan-Am, Goodwill and the World Basketball Championship games. Its athletic equipment have been installed and utilized by leading professional arenas and major universities, local schools, park districts and YMCAs throughout the world. Porter Athletic Equipment Company specializes in installation, inspection, repair and maintenance of gymnasium equipment. Its installation teams provide repair and service of portable, ceiling suspended and wall mounted basketball backstops, divider curtains, mat movers, and floor sleeves and anchors. The company is headquartered in Broadview, Ill.