Inflatable Solutions Group

What Inflatable Solutions Group does

Inflatable Solutions Group (ISG) is a France-domiciled, privately held manufacturer of inflatable products founded in 1996, operating through a portfolio of seven brand entities (SUP'AIRBALL, NETTING4PAINTBALL, AIRTEK, NAUTIK GATE, INFLATABLE TACTICAL, DRONOGATE, SKYDIVE GATE) and a wholly-owned production subsidiary, NGC, in Tanger, Morocco. ISG designs, manufactures, and sells inflatable equipment for sports and recreation (paintball bunkers, netting, airsoft, archery), military and law enforcement training (tents, walls, replica vehicles), nautical and marine (buoys, oil booms, jellyfish barriers), skydiving, drone applications, and — most recently — industrial/construction products (shelters, flood barriers, formwork, modular structures) under the AIRTEK drop-stitch fabric line. Its core technical differentiators are proprietary airtight and ventilated (Fitting) inflatable technologies, HFI welding, the SUP'AIR Pro Valve, in-fabric camo printing, and composite drop-stitch construction; it holds ASTM F2278 certification for netting.

ISG operates a B2B hardware-sales model with no public pricing, selling direct to paintball fields, tournament operators, military/law enforcement agencies, and sports organizations through dedicated regional sales contacts in the US (Pennsylvania), France, and Europe/Asia, supplemented by event-based selling at NXL, SHOT SHOW, IAAPA, and SETT. Revenue is not disclosed; the firmographic headcount range of 1–10 appears to reflect the corporate parent rather than the broader operating group, which includes a Moroccan factory and US sales operations. The company is founder-owned, with no disclosed institutional investors, parent entity, or public ownership, and has pursued a multi-decade strategy of brand acquisition and vertical diversification beyond its original paintball bunker invention.

Name

Inflatable Solutions Group

Legal name

Inflatable Solutions Group

Website

https://inflatable-solutions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Inflatable Solutions Group is a France-based, privately held manufacturer of inflatable products for sports (paintball, airsoft, archery), military training, nautical, skydiving, and industrial applications, sold direct to B2B customers worldwide through seven brand entities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Inflatable Products Manufacturing

NAICS

Doll, Toy, and Game Manufacturing (33993), Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing (33992)

SIC

Games, Toys & Children's Vehicles (No Dolls & Bicycles) (3944), Plastics Foam Products (3086)

akta.pro primary industry

Inflatable & Air Cushion Packaging (Air Pillows, Bubble Wrap Systems) (IMALAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Consumer Non-Imaging Drones (Toy/FPV, Racing, Delivery/Utility) (CRACARAH)

Keywords

• Inflatable products manufacturing
• Paintball bunkers equipment
• Military training inflatables
• Nautical buoys and floats
• Drop stitch fabric shelters

Headquarters

HQ city

Bennington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Inflatable Products Manufacturing & Sales: Design, manufacture, and sale of inflatable products including paintball bunkers (SUP'AIRBALL), netting (NETTING4PAINTBALL), tactical products, nautical products, and race tracks. Products are sold directly to paintball fields, tournament operators, military/law enforcement, and sports organizations.
2. Custom/Private Label Products: Custom inflatable products manufactured to customer specifications including size, length, branding, and materials (fire retardant options).
3. DWF (Drop Stitch Fabric) Products: AIRTEK brand products including shelters, modular structures, flood barriers, formwork, furniture, swimming pool covers, and ski products using composite dropstich technology.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Inflatable Solutions Group (ISG) designs, manufactures, and sells inflatable products through multiple brands including SUP'AIRBALL (paintball bunkers), NETTING4PAINTBALL (paintball netting), INFLATABLE TACTICAL (military/law enforcement training inflatables), AIRTEK (drop stitch fabric shelters and modular structures), NAUTIK GATE (nautical buoys and floating devices), SKYDIVE GATE (skydiving buoys), and DRONOGATE (drone inflatables). Products are manufactured at the company's NGC production facility in Tanger, Morocco using high frequency soldering, hot air welding, vulcanization, and stitching, and sold globally to paintball fields, tournament operators, military and law enforcement agencies, nautical operators, and industrial customers. Custom manufacturing and private label inflatables are also offered to customer specifications.

Product overview

Inflatable Solutions Group (ISG) is a specialized manufacturer of inflatable products across multiple market segments including Leisure/Sports (paintball, airsoft, archery, skydiving), Advertising, Nautical/Environment, and Military/Law Enforcement. The company operates as a multi-brand portfolio with core products organized under distinct brands: SUP'AIRBALL (paintball bunkers and recreational inflatables), NETTING4PAINTBALL (high-strength netting), INFLATABLE TACTICAL (military/law enforcement training products), AIRTEK (composite dropstitch products including shelters and modular structures), NAUTIK GATE (nautical products), SKYDIVE GATE (skydiving equipment), and DRONOGATE (drone products). The company produces these using manufacturing techniques including high frequency soldering, hot air welding, vulcanization, and stitching. Products range from portable modular race tracks and interactive play systems to inflatable bunkers, tactical walls, and environmental protection devices.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SUP'AIRBALL: World leader in inflatable paintball bunkers for leisure and recreational use. Inventor of airtight and ventilated inflatable structures for paintball.
• NETTING4PAINTBALL
• AIRTEK
• NAUTIK GATE
• INFLATABLE TACTICAL
• DRONOGATE
• SKYDIVE GATE
• Adrenaline Games

Products and services

• SUP'AIRBALL Worldwide leading brand of inflatable paintball bunkers for leisure and recreational use, featuring airtight and ventilated structures with multiple series including Tournament, Training, Pro, Jungle, Urban, Kids, Tactical, and Heavy Duty lines. Targeted at paintball tournament operators, recreational fields, and league organizers.
• INFLATABLE TACTICAL Inflatable system for military and law enforcement training that enables creation of tents, walls, fake tanks, and vehicles. Features heavy duty fabric with camo pattern printing embedded within fabric for durability. Targeted at army training units, law enforcement, and firefighter training agencies.
• NETTING4PAINTBALL High-strength paintball netting designed for recreational paintball fields and tournament series. Exceeds ASTM standard F2278, featuring grommets every 18 inches with reinforced corners and optional double doors. Targeted at paintball field operators and tournament series.
• AIRTEK Products made with unique composite drop stitch construction offering unsurpassed rigidity and robustness for industrial applications. Includes shelters, modular structures, flood barriers, formwork, furniture, swimming pool covers, and ski products. Targeted at industrial buyers and consumer applications.
• SKYDIVE GATE Inflatable buoys and identifiers designed for skydiving with safety and competition in mind. Targeted at skydiving operators and competition organizers.
• NAUTIK GATE Nautical sports products including floating devices for oil containment, jellyfish protection, jet surf buoys, and boat racing identifiers. Targeted at jet surf operators, boat racing organizers, and environmental protection buyers.
• DRONOGATE Drone-related inflatable products and solutions for training and testing purposes. Targeted at drone operators and training facilities.
• INFLATABLE AIRTEK SHELTER Drop stitch fabric shelter with high strength, excellent quality stability, and self-cleaning surface. Targeted at industrial and consumer buyers needing durable, weather-resistant shelter structures.
• MODUL'AIR RACE TRACK Portable, standalone modular race track product for Go Kart and Drift applications. Made with reinforced fabrics, absorbs shock, with unlimited combinations and removable advertising banners. Targeted at racing event operators and entertainment venues.
• INFLATABLE RACE TRACK Custom inflatable airtight race track for Go Kart and Drift racing. Targeted at racing operators and entertainment venues.
• TACTICAL WALLS Inflatable walls for law enforcement and military training, also used for paintball, airsoft, and laser games. Made with 25oz Heavy Duty fabric with 22oz protective layer, requires only one inflation per week. Targeted at law enforcement, military, and tactical sports operators.
• IPS (Interactive Play System) Multi-game inflatable kids concept supporting Paintball, Watergun, Bazouka Ball, Nerf, Laser Tag and other interactive games on the same field. Targeted at children's entertainment venues and family entertainment centers.
• SUPAIR KIDS PARK Inflatable kids playground for children ages 3 to 8 years old. Targeted at family entertainment centers and children's play venues.
• THE MAZE Inflatable maze product designed for fun centers, fairs, festivals, parks, schools, and rental companies. Targeted at entertainment venues and rental companies.
• ARCHERY WALL Revolutionary inflatable wall designed to capture arrows for archery practice and training. Targeted at archery clubs, training facilities, and entertainment venues.
• MODUL'AIR ARENAS Portable inflatable netting arena solution for various sporting applications. Targeted at sports operators and event organizers.
• CAGE Mobile netting solution that can be set up anywhere and very quickly for paintball and airsoft use. Targeted at paintball and airsoft field operators.
• CITY OF GOLD Paintball field designed for kids and teenagers with engaging gameplay. Targeted at family entertainment centers and youth paintball venues.
• PRO SERIES Top-tier, heavy duty paintball field with upgraded tie-downs, re-positioned seams, and redesigned Stand Alone System allowing use without staking. Targeted at professional tournament operators.
• HEAVY DUTY (HD) SERIES Stronger fabric (25oz) with reinforced welding, re-engineered Heavy-Duty tie downs, and reinforced valve covers for direct shot protection. Targeted at professional paintball operators and high-use venues.
• TACTICAL SERIES Paintball bunkers made with thickest fabric featuring camo pattern printed within fabric for scratch-free and fade-resistant design, with Quick Connect System for modular assembly. Targeted at tactical paintball and milsim operators.
• TARGET CAGE & TRAINING CAGE Training equipment designed to help players practice in their backyard. Targeted at individual paintball players and home training.
• SUP'AIR PRO VALVE Proprietary valve designed for quicker inflation and deflation with 40% bigger hole, caps attached to valve, and back flow preventer. Targeted at inflatable product users needing rapid setup and teardown.
• TUBELESS KIT Inflatable field variant where obstacles are constantly filled with air via mini fan, with 26-hour autonomy for easy setup anywhere. Targeted at mobile paintball field operators and event-based play.
• LEISURE KIT Affordable inflatable paintball bunker kit available to every site and team for training on SUP'AIRBALL products. Targeted at entry-level paintball sites and recreational teams.
• FLUORESCENT PRODUCTS Paintball and sports products featuring fluorescent colors for enhanced visibility. Targeted at recreational paintball and airsoft venues.
• OIL BOOM Floating inflatable device for oil containment in environmental protection applications. Targeted at environmental protection agencies and marine operators.
• JELLY FISH CONTROL BOOM Floating inflatable device for jellyfish protection in nautical sports and swimming areas. Targeted at marine operators and beach/resort facilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Netting exceeds ASTM F2278 standard - tested with 10 shots at 320 fps, 15 feet away in 4-inch circle

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NXL (National Xball League)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026SUP'AIRBALL (ISG brand) partners with NXL and attends all 2026 events in Europe, USA & Asia. NXL is a major paintball tournament series operator.
• JT SplatmasterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSUP'AIRBALL collaborated with JT Splatmaster to introduce METAL CRATE products for kids.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Intex Recreation: Mass-market inflatable products company producing pools, airbeds, and recreational inflatables. Broad incumbent in inflatable consumer products with far larger scale than ISG, though operating in different distribution channels (mass retail vs. B2B specialty).
• Bestway: Global manufacturer of inflatable pools, boats, and recreational products. Broad incumbent in inflatable products with significant manufacturing scale, comparable to ISG's core inflatable manufacturing capability but serving mass consumer markets.

Direct peers

• GI Sportz: Major paintball manufacturer producing paintballs, markers, and field equipment. Direct peer serving paintball fields and tournament operators, overlapping with ISG's paintball bunker and netting customer base.
• BigAir Inflatable: Manufacturer of custom inflatable advertising and event structures including arches, product replicas, and branded environments. Direct peer in B2B custom inflatable manufacturing serving advertising and event verticals where ISG also operates.
• HK Army: Paintball equipment and accessories manufacturer including apparel, packs, and gear. Direct peer in the paintball recreational space where ISG's SUP'AIRBALL brand also competes, though HK Army focuses on player-worn gear rather than inflatable bunkers.
• Tippmann: Established paintball marker and equipment manufacturer, one of the most recognized brands in the sport. Direct peer in paintball equipment serving field operators and tournament organizers, though focused on markers rather than inflatable bunkers.
• Dye Precision: Paintball markers, apparel, and accessories manufacturer serving tournament and recreational markets. Overlaps with ISG in paintball event-driven sales and tournament customer relationships.
• Planet Eclipse: Premium paintball marker and equipment manufacturer serving tournament and recreational players. Overlaps with ISG in the competitive paintball ecosystem, particularly tournament-grade equipment and NXL-style event participation.
• Landmark Creations: Custom inflatable manufacturer producing branded inflatables for events, advertising, and promotions. Closest direct comparable for ISG's custom inflatable manufacturing capabilities and advertising vertical, with similar B2B project-based business model.

Emerging players

• JT Splatmaster: Low-impact paintball brand for younger players and entry-level participants. Existing ISG partner (collaborated on METAL CRATE products for kids), JT Splatmaster represents an emerging/segment-specific peer targeting the kids paintball niche that overlaps with ISG's SUPAIR KIDS PARK and City of Gold products.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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