A commitment to world class performance Spirit of excellence CONTENTS How Acromat became a leader 2 Why Acromat remains a leader 2 Performance at the top 2 Full in-house service 4 The best seats in the house 4 Our customers expect the best 4 Acromat’s free planning service 5 Design for superior performance 5 Professional installation 6 Maintaining the standard 6 Product Group Index 7 General Specifications 72 Company Safety Policy 72 Acromat has long championed the cause of quality and integrity in gymnasium and sporting equipment. Our company’s commitment to world-class performance in design and manufacturing has resulted in Acromat equipment being consistently selected for use at the highest levels of competition, including the Olympic Games. We simply strive to build the best, for the best. Performance at the top Acromat is now recognised as a world leader in gymnastic and sporting equipment, with the company’s performance finely tuned to match the high expectations of athletes at all levels of competition. To ensure the needs of gymnasts and Why Acromat remains a leader athletes are met, especially in the critical areas of engineering strength and safety, we design much of our The passion for performance that equipment in close consultation with Lance Otto brought to the design and leading coaches. manufacture of his equipment continues to drive Acromat today Our expertise has seen the adoption under the guidance of Craig Otto. Like of Acromat equipment at many his father, Craig combines his landmark international sporting profession as a mechanical engineer events including: with a lifetime interest in gymnastics. How Acromat became a leader > 1990 Commonwealth Games, He has been prominent as a New Zealand competitor as well as in the The creation of world-class > 1994 World Gymnastic administration of the sport as gymnasium and sporting equipment Championships, Brisbane Chairman of the Men’s Gymnastic requires a unique understanding of > 2000 Olympic Games, Sydney Technical and Judging Committees in athletes’ needs at all levels. Not just > 2001 Goodwill Games, Brisbane South Australia for many years. their ultra-demanding competition needs, but their vital training Acromat has also been the official In his role as Managing Director, requirements as well. supplier to the Australian Gymnastic Craig’s qualifications and experience Federation for over 30 years. have led to Acromat’s development of Acromat has that depth of cutting-edge computer design understanding because of its deep facilities and computer controlled appreciation of gymnastic production methods. These ensure performance in particular, and athletic on-going advancement in design achievement in general. This innovation and product integrity and knowledge stems from our company’s safety, ensuring further expansion of founder, Lance Otto, whose our international client base. background as a gymnastics competitor profoundly influenced his thinking as a professional mechanical engineer. His knowledge of sporting performance and his quest for innovative engineering solutions resulted in a powerful coupling of skills that attracted the attention of national and international sporting bodies and coaches. 2 The best seats in the house While Acromat’s reputation is built on the superiority of our gymnastic and other sports equipment, we are also highly regarded for our innovative approach to the design and manufacture of retractable tiered stadium seating. We design and Full in-house service custom build seating to suit a wide Our customers expect the best range of needs and venues. At the heart of our business is a Acromat’s customers in Australia and In addition to seating, we also design deeply ingrained enthusiasm for overseas include: and manufacture retractable stage exploring new ways of solving > Schools (both government and extensions for theatres and schools. complex engineering problems and for private) inventing and making things. > Sports clubs > Recreation centres This has led us to maintain a full > Premier sporting venues range of services in-house including: > Entertainment facilities > Computer design > Metal fabrication While our customers have diverse > Welding and often highly individual needs, > Jig construction they all have one thing in common. > Wood machining They expect nothing less than the > Painting highest engineering standards to > Upholstering ensure the safety of athletes and the > Specialised gluing techniques general public. Acromat’s expertise in these diverse areas means we are able to maintain the highest possible standards throughout the manufacturing process as well as ensure timely delivery of product to our customers. 4 Design for superior performance One of the most astonishing aspects of sport at the highest levels is the way in which performances continue to improve and records continue to be broken. Today’s elite athletes are producing outcomes that even a decade ago would have seemed Acromat’s free planning service improbable. Sporting equipment must keep pace We are often asked why we don’t with these ever-improving charge for our comprehensive performances through smarter design planning service. The answer is and superior manufacturing simple. We believe it is our standards. Acromat, through its long responsibility to help our customers and personal association with the select the correct equipment for world of gymnastics, has a unique specific sporting needs and programs. understanding of how athletes train Offering this service not only adds and compete. Combining this value but also enhances safety and understanding with excellence in ensures the long-term viability of design results in the creation of major equipment purchases. world-class equipment to match the very best performances. Acromat’s team of sports engineers and facility planners help plan the most efficient and economical use of gymnasium and sporting facilities. This service is especially valuable for: > Architects > Builders > Facility managers > Coaches Our free planning service embraces such considerations as anticipated pattern of use, projected spectator capacity, games court layouts, recommended positioning of Acromat equipment and optimum seating arrangements. Attention to these details not only ensures the best use of available space but also the most efficient use of the project budget. 5 Professional installation Because Acromat builds its sporting equipment to meet the highest professional standards, we believe it demands the highest standards of installation. Therefore we strongly recommend that all Acromat equipment be installed by our own service engineers so that it operates correctly and adheres to the required safety standards. Our installation service is available worldwide. Maintaining the standard All Acromat equipment is of a very high standard and built to last. However, its use in the quest for high sporting achievement means it will naturally be subject to wear and tear over time. So it is important that regular inspections are carried out and that any maintenance required is performed immediately to ensure the safety of the athletes using the equipment. As part of our on-going service, we offer maintenance programs and detailed Safety and Maintenance reports. This thorough approach to maintenance extends to Acromat keeping complete client records of all purchases, regardless of how long ago the equipment was bought from us. This enables the speedy replacement of worn or damaged components, or the timely upgrading of equipment. 6 Acromat Gymnasium Equipment A1 Balance Beams 8 A16 Games Equipment Basketball Backboards 46 Catalogue No. 7 A2 Balance Benches 10 Basketball Backboards A3 Beatboards 11 – Outdoor Use 52 How to use this catalogue Winches 54 A4 Safety Belts 12 > The PRODUCT GROUP INDEX will Volleyball Equipment 56 Multi-Sport Games Posts help you find the item you need. A5 Climbing Ropes, Tracks & Attachments 13 & Beach Volleyball 58 > A number in a black circle Netball Equipment 59 indicates the product in the photo A6 Floor Plates 14 Badminton Equipment 60 > Products without a number are Floor Sockets 15 Tennis Equipment 61 Cover Plates 16 Indoor Goals – Soccer, similar but vary in size to the one Product Group Index Outdoor Sockets & Plates 17 Hockey, Lacrosse 62 shown. Soccer & Hockey Barriers 62 A7 Horizontal Bars – > A red number followed by a Court Lining 62 Single & Combination, Storage Brackets & Trolleys 63 letter indicates optional items, Men’s & Women’s Rails 18 associated equipment or A17 Gym time Equipment 64 A8 Mats - Landing, replacement parts. Parachutes 64 Carpeted & Vinyl Covered 20 Gym Fun Balls & Hoops 64 > A code such as A1-1 will help you Mats – Supersoft, Physio & Pool Balls, find the product in the Acromat Hard/Soft, Soft Landing 21 High Hoppers 64 Price List. Mats – General Purpose, Stetching, Pool, Martial Arts, A18 Rhythmic Gymnastics How to order Wrestling 22 Gym Balls, Ribbons, Mat Trolleys 23 Clubs & Ropes 65 To ensure the correct purchase from Padding Blocks 23 A19 Gymnastic Shoe 65 this catalogue: Floor Areas & Floor Strips 24 Spring Floors 24 A20 Foam Shapes 66 > Quote the PRODUCT NAME and Rhythmic Gymnastic Floors 25 CODE. Aerobic Floors 25 A22 Landing Pits & Equipment 68 > Post, fax or email your order to A9 Parallel Bars 26 A23 Safety Padding 70 Acromat Head Office or your Uneven Bars 28 nearest Acromat representative. A10 Rings and Trapeze Bars 30 Where an item is to be fixed to the A12 Mini, Power Mini & Double building: Mini Trampolines 32 > Include all relevant details