Sodex Sport

What Sodex Sport does

Sodex Sport is a vertically integrated B2B manufacturer of certified sports equipment, founded in 1991 by Alain Bouvot in Nha Trang, Vietnam, originally as a specialized sports-net producer sub-contracting for its French division Filmasport. The company designs and produces a comprehensive portfolio spanning team sports (FIFA-certified football goals, FIBA-certified basketball equipment, IHF-certified handball goals, FIH-certified hockey goals, rugby, volleyball, futsal, netball, cricket, beach sports, multi-use games areas), racket sports (ITF-compliant tennis, padel, BWF-certified badminton, pickleball, table tennis), solo sports (World Athletics-certified track and field equipment, outdoor fitness), and water sports (competition pool equipment, racing lanes), plus around-the-pitch equipment such as bleachers, divider curtains, scoreboards, and court protections.

All production occurs at a single 15,000 m2 facility at Suoi Dau Industrial Zone in Cam Lam District, Khanh Hoa Province, Vietnam, combining three specialized workshops (metallic, net, and composite) under one roof. This A-Z vertical integration — together with CAD-based product engineering, in-house software simulation and physical testing, and ISO 9001:2015 / ISO 14001 certifications — supports the company's core value proposition of quality-controlled, competitively priced certified equipment. The company holds seven sets of international federation certifications (FIFA, FIH, FIBA 5x5, FIBA 3x3, World Athletics, BWF, IHF) plus ITF compliance and a portfolio of EN-series European standards.

Sodex operates a B2B commercial model targeting installers, distributors, architects, and sports-facility planners, with direct sales through bilingual commercial teams in Vietnam and Carpiquet, France, plus a global distributor-recruitment program. Dual warehouses totaling 8,000 m2 (5,000 m2 in France, 3,000 m2 in Asia) maintain 95% of SKUs in stock year-round, enabling short lead times. Pricing is quote-based on a project basis, with hardware sales as the sole revenue stream. The company has been a wholly-owned subsidiary of ABÉO Group, an international sports-equipment conglomerate, since June 2025, and is led by CEO Jérôme Bourquard.

Name

Sodex Sport

Legal name

Sodex International

Website

https://sodexsport.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Sodex Sport is a Vietnam-based, vertically integrated B2B manufacturer of certified sports equipment — goals, nets, backboards, bleachers, and track-and-field gear — selling to installers, distributors, architects, and sports federations across global markets, with 15,000 m2 of in-house production capacity.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports Equipment Manufacturing

NAICS

Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing (33992), Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing (339920)

SIC

Sporting & Athletic Goods, Nec (3949)

akta.pro primary industry

Team Sports Goals, Nets & Field Equipment Retail (CRAMAEAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Physical Education & Athletics Equipment (Gym, Sports Gear, Scoreboards) (EDAEAIAG), Team Sports Protective Gear & Sports Medicine Retail (CRAMAEAJ), Sports & Outdoor Accessories Manufacturing (Performance Gloves/Headwear) (IMAOAFAI)

Keywords

• Sports equipment manufacturing
• Football goal production
• Team sports equipment
• Athletics facility equipment
• Certified sports goals

Headquarters

HQ city

Hòa Bình

HQ country

Vietnam

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Sports Equipment Manufacturing and Sales: B2B sales of sports equipment including goals, posts, nets, bleachers, and accessories. Company produces full range of equipment for team sports, racket sports, solo sports, water sports, and facility equipment. Targets installers, distributors, architects through direct sales relationships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Sodex Sport manufactures and sells sports equipment including goals, posts, nets, backboards, bleachers, and facility accessories for team sports (football, basketball, handball, hockey, volleyball, rugby, futsal), racket sports (tennis, padel, badminton, pickleball, table tennis), track & field athletics, and water sports. The company produces the entire metal parts, nets, and panels in-house at its 15,000 m² Vietnam factory, targeting B2B customers such as installers, distributors, architects, and sports facility operators worldwide with custom project design and certified equipment.

Product overview

Sodex Sport is a comprehensive sports equipment manufacturer offering an end-to-end portfolio spanning Team Sports (football goals including FIFA-certified, basketball FIBA-certified, handball IHF-certified, hockey FIH-certified, volleyball, rugby, cricket, netball, futsal), Racket Sports (tennis ITF-compliant, padel, badminton BWF-certified, pickleball, table tennis), Solo/Track & Field Sports (World Athletics-certified athletics equipment, outdoor fitness), Water Sports (competition pool equipment, racing lanes), and Around-the-Pitch equipment (bleachers, scoreboards, divider curtains, MUGA courts). The company produces the entire metal part, nets, and panels in-house at its 15,000 m² Vietnam factory, offering custom project design and installation services primarily to B2B customers including installers, distributors, architects, and sports facility operators. Partnerships with Gymnova (gymnastics) and Bodet (electronic scoreboards) complement its own branded product range.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• FIFA-Certified Football Goals High-end football goals certified to international FIFA standards, including socketed, freestanding, and mobile options in galvanized steel and aluminium, for installers, distributors, and competition venues.
• Senior Football Goals 11-a-side and 9-a-side football goals available in galvanized steel and aluminium, with socketed and freestanding fixation options, for clubs, schools, and sports facilities.
• Junior Football Goals Football goals designed for younger players including 7-a-side and 5-a-side configurations, available in foldable and mobile variants, for schools and youth academies.
• Basketball Hoops, Goals & Backboards Complete basketball equipment including FIBA-certified 5x5 and 3x3 goals, fixed outdoor goals, indoor competition goals, ceiling suspended, mobile outdoor, and wall-mounted options, for venues and schools.
• Field Hockey Equipment FIH-certified field hockey goals, nets, team shelters, and accessories for both indoor and outdoor hockey facilities, for federations, clubs, and educational institutions.
• Handball Goals & Equipment Handball goals including IHF-certified competition goals, school goals, wall folding goals, and complete range of nets and accessories, for venues, clubs, and schools.
• Volleyball Posts & Nets Training and competition volleyball equipment including posts, referee stands, nets, and accessories in various materials and fixation types, for clubs, schools, and competition venues.
• Badminton Posts & Nets BWF-certified badminton posts, mobile and socketed options, competition and training variants, umpire chairs, and complete net range, for clubs, schools, and federations.
• Tennis Posts, Nets & Accessories ITF-compliant tennis equipment including posts (socketed, mobile), nets, umpire chairs, beach tennis equipment, and height adjustment accessories, for clubs, schools, and competition venues.
• Padel Courts, Posts & Nets Complete padel equipment including indoor and outdoor courts with tempered glass panels, posts, nets, and accessories, for padel clubs and sports facilities.
• Pickleball Posts & Nets Pickleball equipment including mobile and socketed posts, nets in various materials (knotless and twisted), and combination posts compatible with padel, for clubs and recreational facilities.
• Futsal Goals Futsal goals including FIFA-certified competition goals, aluminium and galvanized steel options, mobile and foldable configurations, for clubs, schools, and competition venues.
• Team Shelters & Dugouts Sports team shelters and dugouts in various configurations including transparent, aluminium, and FIH-certified options, sized for 2-15 players, for clubs, federations, and competition venues.
• Rugby Goal Posts Rugby goal posts available in socketed and hinged configurations at various heights (8m, 11m, 15m), plus combo goals for soccer/rugby, for clubs, schools, and competition venues.
• Cricket Cages Freestanding cricket cages and position anchors for training and practice facilities, for cricket clubs and training centers.
• Multi-Function Goals & MUGA Courts Multi-use games area (MUGA) courts and multi-function goals supporting football, handball, and basketball, with custom project design available, for municipalities, schools, and community sports facilities.
• Telescopic & Mobile Bleachers Spectator seating including telescopic bleachers, modular grandstands, compact bleachers (Premium range), and mobile bleachers (Standard range), for schools, sports venues, and event facilities.
• Court & Facility Equipment Around-the-pitch equipment including divider curtains, court protections, changing rooms, fences, and playgrounds, for sports halls, schools, and community facilities.
• Track & Field Equipment World Athletics-certified athletics equipment including starting blocks, running hurdles, throwing equipment (discus, hammer, shot put), jumping equipment (high jump, pole vault, long jump, triple jump), and track curbing, for stadiums, federations, and training centers.
• Water Sports Equipment Competition pool equipment including racing lanes, starting platforms, and school/entertainment pool equipment, for public pools, competition venues, and schools.
• Outdoor Fitness Equipment Outdoor fitness equipment compliant with EN 16630 standards for public fitness areas, for municipalities, parks, and community recreational zones.
• Football Goal Nets Replacement and supplementary nets for football goals in various mesh sizes (120mm, 145mm), materials (HDPE, polypropylene, recycled HDPE), and knot types (knotted, knotless), for clubs, schools, and facilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15,000 m2 manufacturing floor space
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers16 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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• GymnovaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-time partner for gymnastics and motor-skills equipment ranges, included in Sodex Sport's complementary product offering.
• BodetminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-time partner for electronic scoreboards, included in Sodex Sport's complementary product offering.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights8 records

Direct peers

• AAE (Aluminum Athletic Equipment): US-based manufacturer of athletic goals and equipment including football, soccer, lacrosse, field hockey, basketball, and volleyball. Direct US-market peer to Sodex with similar product portfolio and institution-targeted sales.
• Harrod Sport: UK-based manufacturer and supplier of team sports goals, nets, posts, and bleachers for football, rugby, hockey, cricket, basketball, and netball. Directly comparable to Sodex Sport in product mix, B2B distributor model, and federation-certification focus.
• Sportsfield Specialties: US-based manufacturer of athletic equipment including goals, nets, bleachers, and field hockey, football, and lacrosse gear. Directly comparable on team sports goals with US school/institutional customers and federation-grade certification positioning.
• Trigon Sports: US team sports equipment manufacturer specializing in goals, scorer's tables, and bleachers for football, soccer, basketball, and volleyball. Comparable mid-sized B2B manufacturer targeting schools and sports facilities.
• Bollinger Sport (BSS): Germany-based manufacturer of sports goals, nets, and equipment for football, handball, basketball, and hockey. Overlaps with Sodex Sport on team sports goals and international federation certifications in the European market.
• Schelde Sports: Dutch manufacturer of aluminum and steel team sports equipment including goals, basketball backstops, and posts for football, hockey, handball, and volleyball. Competes head-to-head with Sodex Sport in FIFA-certified goals and the international federation-certified segment.
• Hegstermann: German sports equipment manufacturer producing football goals, handball goals, basketball, and other facility equipment. Comparable in B2B sale of federation-certified team sports goals across European institutional and federation customers.

Others

• Gymnova: French gymnastics and motor-skills equipment manufacturer that is a long-time complementary-product partner to Sodex Sport (carried in Sodex's catalog). Adjacent peer in the ABÉO ecosystem with overlapping B2B channels and sports-facility customers.

Broad incumbents

• ABÉO Group: International sports equipment conglomerate and parent company of Sodex Sport since June 2025. Operates a portfolio of sports-equipment brands including gymnastics, climbing, and team sports - broader scope than Sodex's specialization but adjacent via shared customers and channels.

Emerging players

• Forza Goals (Net World Sports): UK-based global sports equipment supplier offering football goals, nets, and team sports equipment (Forza brand) at broad price points. Comparable in core product focus and B2B/government/school customer targeting, but with a more distributed and consumer-leaning catalog model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@SodexSportEN/videos
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• Facebookfacebook.com/SodexSport
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sodexsport

Compliance19 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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