Axial, Team Durango and ARRMA Bought by Hobbico

US company Hobbico announced yesterday that they have acquired three RC car product lines in the form of Axial, Team Durango and ARRMA. Hobbico is one of the world’s leading manufacturers and distributors of model hobby products including RC models, plastic model kits, rockets and other hobby products. The employee-owned company manufactures and distributes many famous hobby brands such as Duratrax, TrakPower, O’Donnell Racing Fuel, Revell, Estes, Great Planes, HeliMax, MonoKote, Real Flight, Top Flite, SuperTigre, Aquacraft and others.
Axial will continue to operate as an independent company from its facility in Irvine, California. Team Durango and ARRMA will also continue independently from their current offices in Ashby, Leicestershire, UK. The product lines will continue to be available through a worldwide network of distributors. “We’re proud to bring these strong product lines into the Hobbico family,” said Wayne Hemming, President of Hobbico. “I’m particularly happy to welcome the teams of talented professionals at Axial, Team Durango and ARRMA and look forward to the innovative products that they are developing.” Jeff Johns, General Manager of Axial RC Inc said, “I’m excited about this new affiliation with Hobbico. This will give Axial additional resources to continue our rapid growth.” Jason Dearden from Team Durmago and ARMMA said, “I look forward to working with Durango and ARRMA staff as well as those within Hobbico to continue to introduce innovative and successful products. This is an exciting step which we are sure will help take us to the next level.”

Source: Hobbico