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From David to Goliath Originally started in 2010 by a group of paintball enthusiasts led by current majority owner Richmond Italia , G . I . Sportz has since teamed up with a variety of paintball product distributors from across the globe , catapulting itself to the top of the industry .
After its first 18 months operating in a small location outside of Montreal , the group purchased one of Italia ’ s former businesses , Procaps . The Procaps plant was built in 1999 by Italia with the
“ Richmond Italia has been arguably the most successful entrepreneur in paintball .”
– Dave “ Opie ” Thomas , G . I . Sportz plant manager and director of U . S . operations
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