Toledo Physical Education Supply

What Toledo Physical Education Supply does

Toledo Physical Education Supply, Inc. (dba Toledo PE Supply) is a privately held, family-owned distributor of physical education, sports, fitness, coaching, games, and facility equipment founded in 1974 and headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. The firm operates a 2,200+ SKU catalog across six categories — Physical Education, Sports, Coaching, Fitness & Exercise, Games & Activities, and Facilities/Building & Grounds — sourced from name-brand manufacturers and resold at discount prices, with individual item prices ranging from $1.99 (DVDs, posters) to $11,423.99 (ADA-compliant playground sets).

The business runs a multi-channel direct-to-customer model anchored on a Magento-based e-commerce storefront (tpesonline.com), a 260-page print and digital catalog, a Quick Order Tool with CSV upload, phone/fax ordering, and a dedicated Bid Department handling Request-a-Quote submissions for institutional buyers. Channels are domestic-only (US nationwide). All products are backed by a 1-year 100% satisfaction guarantee. Recent additions include ADA-compliant playground equipment, futsal and pickleball lines, and a 9 Square Pro Set. The company is SBA-certified as a Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), enabling access to federal and state set-aside procurement.

Revenue is generated entirely through one-time product transactions with a fragmented customer base segmented across K-12 schools (primary), sports teams and clubs, government organizations, and individual consumers. Pricing is unit-based with volume discounts available through class packs and bulk ordering. The company employs 11–50 people and has been led since founding by Thomas McNutt, a former 18-year elementary PE teacher. No revenue, funding, or growth-rate figures are publicly disclosed.

Name

Toledo Physical Education Supply

Legal name

Toledo Physical Education Supply, Inc.

Website

https://tpesonline.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Toledo Physical Education Supply is a privately held, family-owned US distributor founded in 1974 that resells 2,200+ PE, sports, fitness, coaching, and facility equipment items at discount through catalog, e-commerce, and phone channels to K-12 schools, sports teams, government organizations, and individual consumers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Toledo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Direct sales of physical education, athletic, and fitness equipment through e-commerce and catalog channels. Products include balls, cones, fitness equipment, sports gear, coaching supplies, and playground equipment. Revenue is generated through one-time product transactions with institutional and individual buyers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Toledo Physical Education Supply distributes and sells physical education, athletic, fitness, coaching, games, and playground/facility equipment across six main product categories. The company serves schools, sports teams, government organizations, and individual consumers through an e-commerce storefront, a 260-page catalog, phone/fax ordering, and a quick-order bulk tool. The catalog features over 2,200 products priced from $1.99 to over $11,000, backed by a 1-year satisfaction guarantee.

Product overview

Toledo Physical Education Supply operates as a B2B/B2C e-commerce platform offering specialized Physical Education, Athletic, and Fitness equipment. The company was founded in 1974 and is a Certified Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB). The product portfolio is organized into six main categories: Physical Education Equipment (specialized PE curriculum items like balls, cones, parachutes, jump ropes, adapted PE equipment), Sports Equipment (sport-specific gear across 24+ sports including team, individual, and racquet sports), Coaching Supplies (athletic trainer equipment, whistles, stopwatches, first aid, strength training), Fitness & Exercise (cardio machines, free weights, yoga, plyometrics, fitness testing equipment), Games & Activities (recreational games, field day equipment, giant games), and Facilities/Building & Grounds (playground equipment, bleachers, benches, audio systems). Additional services include a free 260-page digital catalog, Quick Order Tool for bulk purchasing, Request a Quote for volume orders, and a 1-year satisfaction guarantee. The company targets schools, teams, organizations, governments, and individuals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Physical Education Equipment Core equipment category for physical education programs including activity balls, adapted PE equipment, balance gear, bean bags, class packs, climbing walls/ropes/nets, cones, dance supplies, dice, equipment carriers, foam products, game standards, hula hoops, jump ropes, movement equipment, multi-domes, nutrition education materials, orienteering gear, parachutes, PE resources, rhythm equipment, scooters, scoring systems, scrimmage vests and pinnies, spots and markers, and throwing and catching items. Designed for K-12 schools and PE teachers.
• Sports Equipment Sport-specific equipment catalog covering archery, badminton, baseball, basketball, bowling, broomball, disc golf, field hockey, floor hockey, football, futsal, golf, gymnastics, lacrosse, pickle ball, racquetball, soccer, softball, table tennis, sepak takraw, team handball, tennis, track and field, and volleyball, along with associated accessories, nets, balls, and protective gear. Targeted at sports teams and clubs.
• Coaching Equipment Coaching and athletic training supplies including air horns, athletic trainer supplies, awards, ball bags, batteries, cones, equipment carriers, field equipment, first aid kits, floor tape, game standards, hydration systems, inflating equipment, locks, referee supplies, scoring equipment, scrimmage vests and pinnies, seating solutions, stopwatches and timers, strength training equipment, whistles and lanyards, and writing boards. Targeted at coaches and athletic trainers.
• Fitness and Exercise Equipment Fitness equipment including aerobic exercise gear, balance trainers (BOSU), body weight training equipment, cardio equipment (exercycles, ellipticals, steppers, treadmills, rowers), chinning bars, climbing ladders, circuit training sets, exercise balls, exercise mats, fitness cards, fitness dice, fitness games, fitness testing equipment (skin calipers, fat analyzers, heart rate monitors, pedometers, weight scales, shuttle run testers), jump ropes, kinesthetic classroom furniture (pedal desks, standing desks, stepper desks, strider desks, pedal stools), medicine balls, nutrition education materials, plyometrics equipment, push-up trainers, rebounders/trampolines, resistance training gear, speed and agility training tools, weightlifting equipment (dumbbells, kettlebells, bars, plates, benches), and yoga supplies.
• Games and Activities Equipment Recreational games and activities equipment including 9 Square, activity balls, board games, crawl-through tunnels, cooperative games, dice, field day games, fitness games, gaga pits, giant games, hand-eye coordination equipment, juggling supplies, nutrition games, outdoor games, paddle games, parachutes, puzzles, recess and PE packs, rubber animals, speed stacks, table games, team games, tetherball, and throwing and catching games. Targeted at schools and recreational programs.
• Facilities and Building/Grounds Equipment Facility and grounds equipment including audio equipment and sound systems, player benches and park benches, bike racks, bleachers, field fencing, field marking supplies, flooring, hydration stations, locks, picnic tables, playground equipment, sanitizing products, shelters, and trash receptacles. Targeted at schools, parks, and government facilities.
• Digital Catalog Free 260-page digital catalog featuring over 2,200 discounted products for physical education, athletics, and fitness. Available as a free download as an alternative to the print catalog.
• Request a Quote Service Online bid department service allowing customers to submit Requests for Quote for volume pricing and custom quotes. Customers can contact Dennis at 1-800-225-7749 for volume pricing inquiries. Targeted at institutional buyers including schools and government organizations.
• Quick Order Tool Bulk ordering tool allowing customers with item number lists to quickly enter SKU:quantity per row, upload CSV files, and add multiple items to cart efficiently. Includes sample CSV template download. Targeted at schools and institutions making repeated bulk purchases.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1-year 100% satisfaction guarantee on all products
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Gopher Sport: Gopher Sport is a leading direct-to-school supplier of physical education equipment, athletics, and fitness products—essentially the closest head-to-head competitor to TPES, serving the same K-12 PE teacher and coach customer base with comparable catalog-driven distribution.
• School Specialty: School Specialty is a major distributor of K-12 educational supplies including the Sportime PE equipment brand, serving schools with broader category coverage than TPES but with the same institutional buyer motion, contract vehicles, and catalog-led sales approach.
• S&S Worldwide: S&S Worldwide is a family-owned direct competitor selling PE, sports, recreation, and arts & crafts supplies to schools, camps, and recreation programs via catalog and e-commerce—closely mirroring TPES's value proposition and customer segments.
• BSN Sports: BSN Sports is one of the largest direct distributors of team sports equipment and apparel to schools and youth leagues in the U.S., competing with TPES's coaching, team sports, and athletics categories at greater scale and with broader brand portfolios.
• FlagHouse: FlagHouse is a specialty distributor of PE, recreation, and adapted/special needs equipment to schools and therapy providers, overlapping directly with TPES's adapted PE category and institutional customer base.
• School Health Corporation: School Health is a national distributor of health, safety, and PE supplies to K-12 schools, competing directly with TPES in coaching supplies, first aid, and athletic equipment categories via a similar institutional sales motion.
• US Games Systems: US Games Systems supplies PE equipment, parachutes, foam products, and sports gear to schools and recreation programs—directly comparable to TPES's core PE category catalog with similar institutional buyer focus.
• Power Systems: Power Systems specializes in fitness, strength, and conditioning equipment for schools, athletic facilities, and performance centers—competing most directly with TPES's Fitness & Exercise category and coaching strength training lines.
• PlayCore: PlayCore designs and supplies playground and recreation equipment for parks, schools, and municipalities, competing with TPES's playground equipment and facility/grounds offerings (including ADA-compliant sets) at the government and institutional buyer level.

Broad incumbents

• Dick's Sporting Goods: Dick's Sporting Goods is a national big-box sporting goods retailer that competes for individual consumer purchases and increasingly for institutional buyers through its Team Sales HQ—representing a much larger incumbent that overlaps with TPES's sporting goods and fitness categories but does not specialize in the K-12 PE niche.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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