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Predator’s world renowned range of scrum machines and rugby training equipment is designed, manufactured and distributed by the Devon based Richter Engineering Co.

At the leading edge of scrum machine technology for more than twenty years Richter Engineering has pioneered an impressive list of rugby training innovations, including: air powered scrum training, exact force measurement, dynamic rucking & mauling, indoor scrum machines, trailer machines, fold-up machines, pad height winding mechanisms, line-out machines, kicking nets, throwing nets, etc.
 

Harnessing the strengths of two very different individuals, Predator combines Paul Richter’s vast engineering expertise and manufacturing capabilities with Nigel Horton’s years of experience, playing and coaching at rugby’s highest level - a unique union in a very competitive field. Throughout the rugby world, Predator equipment is preferred by many leading professional teams and international bodies. The British Lions have chosen Predator equipment for all three tours that have been made as professionals - South Africa in 1997, Australia in 2001 and New Zealand in 2005.

Although deriving a great deal of satisfaction from being the equipment of choice for very high profile rugby organisations, the great majority of Predator’s resources are directed to fulfilling the needs of thousands of customers among the rugby playing schools and clubs at the game’s grassroots.

Following the launch of a truly unique rugby ball sales campaign in 2001, Predator is now firmly established as one of the UK’s leading rugby ball suppliers. Their hard hitting and spectacularly successful “What a Load of Balls” sales campaign, highlighted the following facts:

... Most leading ball suppliers pay enormous fees for ball supply contracts ... inevitably these costs are met by the consumer ... in an attempt to justify outrageously priced match balls, a typical ball supplier will advertise a wide range of balls (of varying quality) making various daft claims relating to their performance. e.g. “wet & windy ball ... ideal club & school trainer ... ideal combined playing & training ball ... high performance trainer with match type grip”, etc. Predator instead, offer just one grade of ball (the best)! No training balls! No replica balls! No inferior balls of any type! PREDATOR! DEDICATED TO RUGBY www.predator.co.uk

Generous bulk discounts and economies of scale, allow schools to purchase Predator Match Quality balls at training ball prices! A large inventory of balls is maintained in a wide range of popular colours, available with a next day delivery. Balls can also be customised with school colour trims and specially printed school names and crests. Regular monthly container deliveries of customised balls, reduces delivery delays to approximately 8 weeks.
 

The increased demand for Predator rugby balls in the school sector revealed an urgent need for more affordable, high quality balls for sports other than rugby. In response to this demand, Predator also offer the highest grade Match Quality Volleyballs, Netballs and Soccer balls at affordable prices. Schools can maximum savings by purchasing a mixture of sports balls - bulk discount rates apply, regardless of ball type, colour or size.

A complete range of rugby products is available, suitable for use by club and school players of all ages and all levels of the game. These include: playing and training equipment, grounds equipment, medical equipment, team kit, team strip, player protection and casual apparel. Also provided, a full range of rugby services which include: repairs and upgrades, bespoke designs, coaching services and friendly advice.
 

The convenience of a one-stop shop is just a free telephone call away, with on-line shopping also available. Most items, except those requiring special printing or embroidery, are available ex-stock from Predator’s Devon factory / warehouse facility, with the added advantage of a next day delivery service. Predator’s progress to their current position among the world’s leading rugby brands has been achieved without the influence of marketing strategists, image builders, middlemen and gimmicks. Their success is instead built on their determination to apply simple business fundamentals - efficient service and a practical range of directly supplied goods, manufactured to the highest possible quality, offered at reasonable prices.

Predator are particularly keen to further improve communications with the school sector and welcome the opportunity of participation in The Educational Infomat Campaign.

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