Overhead Safety is Priority 1, 2, and 3 at IPI

By their very nature, heavy overhead gym equipment create unique safety concerns for both players and fans. Equipment that is retractable to the ceiling increases these concerns and the need for care in the design, manufacturing, installation, and maintenance of that...

FIBA approves ceiling and wall mounted systems

FIBA, the international governing body for basketball, recently approved multiple wall mounted and ceiling suspended basketball structures for inclusion in the IPI by Bison/FIBA licensing agreement. This allows international customers, who require FIBA approved...

Wall padding for athlete safety

Padding is an important factor to consider when looking at ways to improve the safety and appearance of a facility. It is often the final component installed in a complete gym package including backstops, divider curtains, volleyball and wall padding. “Many...

Full-color graphic divider curtains now available!

When your customers have a need, it’s our job to listen and help them figure out a solution. As most schools across the country are dressing up their gyms by adding wall padding with custom logos and full color graphics, there is a growing call for the same...

Steps to a successful installation

by Dan Shaw, Business Development Agent While we are all experts in our own way, this short, easy-to- read article may act as a refresher for those of us who have a tendency to forget what we had for breakfast today. I just want to quickly and succinctly go through...

We are a domestic manufacturer

Did you know IPI by Bison manufactures most products and equipment in house? Our manufacturing facilities are located in downtown Lincoln, Nebraska, in what is the heart of a century-old industrial area. Centrally located in the United States, we source regionally...