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Follow on Google News | ![]() Excel Equipment expands interactive fitness, exergame segment with the acquisition of iDance / iSTEPExcel Equipment expands its already strong portfolio in interactive fitness segment with the acquisition of iDANCE and iSTEP from Positive Gaming.
By: Excel Equipment Excel Equipment recently took over iDANCE and iSTEP, a dominant product line in DDR market from Positive Gaming. This is yet another strategic acquisition to further enhance Excel's position as emerging leading player in the international exergaming market, following their ownership of companies such as Motion Fitness / Exergame Fitness, Fit Interactive and Makoto USA. iDANCE and iSTEP were created by Positive Gaming, a process that started in 2004, as the original wireless multiplayer dance game product for up to 32 players. iDANCE has held up to the test of time and competition, iDANCE is by far the most successful, and currently the only remaining product of its caliber in commercial DDR market. Founder and CEO of Positive Gaming, Ole Petter Høie, states: "Positive Gaming decided earlier this year to shift focus from product development and manufacturing to invest and participate in other game ventures. After 10 years of being market leader, capturing major market share of dance game multiplayer systems, we feel content with success it has brought in the market. We are convinced that Excel Equipment will further realize the potential of these unique products. I feel confident, that with their experience in Exergame market, there is no other company more suited to continue with iDANCE and iSTEP than Excel, and we at Positive Gaming look forward to assist Excel to obtain further success with these products." Vice President of Excel Equipment, Trushar Patel states : "We at Excel are determined to deliver top quality Exergame products in all key categories. After already distributing hundreds of iDANCE and iSTEP systems via Motion / Exergame Fitness, it felt natural for us to take over these products from Positive Gaming. We are excited about adding iDANCE and iSTEP products to our portfolio, and look forward to bringing them to suitable facilities all around the world." For further information, please contact Trushar Patel, contact@excele.com End
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