Company

Tackla Pro is an international sports equipment manufacturer and importer marketing products through the TACKLA concept. TACKLA’s competitive advantages include our cutting edge product development, extensive international experience and innovative electronic ordering system. In the TACKLA service model, all business parties are connected to the same system. This is a critical requirement for the demanding graphic design of team clothing, with global customers and ever changing order information

History

TACKLA’s history began in 1961 in Lappeenranta, Finland. Alf and Raili Nylund founded a business called Saimaan Urheilupuku, which later began using the marketing name TACKLA. In the early days, our product lines included felt footwear, gymnastics footwear, jogging suits and other sportswear. In 1961, the first ice hockey pants were also made in the Lauritsala factory. This was the beginning of TACKLA’s success story, which continues even today. TACKLA is still globally known for “the best ice hockey pants in the world.

The first contract with a team in the NHL was made in 1982, when TACKLA was chosen to supply equipment for the Boston Bruins. By the end of the 1980’s, TACKLA supplied gear to all the teams in the Finnish national league. Moreover, TACKLA was the most significant clothing supplier for the Swedish national league.

In 1988, TACKLA signed the first agreement with the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF). TACKLA provided clothing for teams on all levels of the World Championship games. In the same year, TACKLA made another new conquest: TACKLA became an official supplier of ice hockey equipment for the Calgary Olympic Games.

When Finland won its first World Championship title in ice hockey in 1995, the team wore TACKLA products. Words cannot describe the significance of this unforgettable event. In 2002, TACKLA made a cooperation agreement with the IIHF. The still ongoing cooperation covers the supply of players’ clothing to more than 130 teams in over 40 countries. In 2014, TACKLA cooperated with the Finnish Ice Hockey Association e.g. in the World Championships for 18-year-old boys. TACKLA was an official partner of the games played in Lappeenranta and Imatra. All the teams in the tournament played in uniforms made by TACKLA.

TACKLA has the main brand store in Lappeenranta Finland and opened their second brand store in Helsinki at the end of 2013. The new store is a great place to explore TACKLA’s sports selection. Other top brands are also prominently displayed.

Brand

The Tackla brand has been involved in the challenges and successes of team sports for over half a century. As a product brand, we are developing the appeal of the sports in tandem with team performance and player safety on an international basis. As a service brand, we support the everyday work and results of sports clubs, sports federations and equipment suppliers.

Innovations, high tech, purposeful design and an uncompromising quality of products and services are at the core of the Tackla brand. Our goal is to put our hearts and skills into making products that sum up the requirements and expectations of the players. Our motivation is the desire to make team sport history with you – both today and tomorrow