Editing SLY Equipment (section)

=== Distribution and acquisition by Valken ===

SLY had a distribution relationship with Valken before the acquisition. A July 2010 company announcement listed Sly among the brands distributed by Valken. MAXS's 2011 dealer catalogue also recorded that it had added SLY to its distribution range in July 2010.[5][6]

On 6 April 2012, Valken announced that it had acquired SLY Equipment and would manufacture, sell and distribute its product range. The acquisition included Profit and Annex goggles, Pro-Merc S-12 clothing, protective equipment and luggage, and Pro-Merc carbon fibre barrels.[2]

The announcement identified Ken Anderson as president of SLY LLC and named him as Valken's new product specialist. Anderson and his team were to remain involved in the SLY division. Financial terms were not disclosed.[2]