Valcke Bowling, Brunswick Bowling’s exclusive distributor in Belgium, France, the Netherlands, Poland, Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, parts of Switzerland, and many African countries, has acquired Hoops -The Bowling Company, which has represented Brunswick in Germany, Austria, Luxemburg, and parts of Switzerland for decades.
“We’re excited about this positive development for the Hoops family and Valcke Bowling,” said Corey Dykstra, Brunswick Bowling CEO. “With the expansion of Valcke Bowling’s European presence, we look forward to further streamlining sales efficiencies in order to best serve the customers in the territory. With this consolidation we can continue to put in place the right resources to maximize our product and service offerings in the region.”
Valcke Bowling is a third-generation family-owned business. Bowling centers built by the Valcke Bowling team are considered the gold standard in their markets and have won multiple design awards.
Hoops -The Bowling Company has long been a respected brand in the market, with a business that has grown into one of the biggest customer bases in Europe.