Kensington Protective Products, Inc., producer of equine related protective products, announced today that the company was sold on June 30, 2011. Kensington is the only equine apparel company that incorporates the patented fabric Textilene® in its products for enhanced durability and functionality.
Under the terms of the agreement, Anthony Gatto purchased all of the assets and shares of Kensington Protective Products, Inc. and plans on maintaining operations in Pomona, CA.
A new management team led by Kensington’s new chief executive officer, Anthony Gatto, formerly the Vice President of Kensington Protective Products, Inc. and intimately involved in all aspects of company operations since 1995, will continue Kensington’s tradition of producing a coordinated line of equine and tack protective products backed by a Lifetime Replacement Guarantee that supports equine rescues throughout the U.S. Anthony is supported by a veteran management team that brings a wealth of business and industry experience.
“I’m proud to have my son running the company I founded.” said Alan Gatto, former owner of Kensington Protective Products, Inc. “I am confident that Anthony will take Kensington to the next level of business while maintaining the company’s commitment to developing new and innovative products for the equine industry.”
“Kensington is deeply committed to our dealer base and customers. We have added marketing and sales professionals to provide new levels of support in the field and over the internet. We also have an extensive line up of new, innovative products that will be released throughout 2012-2013 that will benefit horses and their owners and stimulate dealer sales.” said Anthony Gatto, new chief executive officer of Kensington.
Kensington Protective Products, Inc., family owned and operated since 1954, produces a complete line of quality equine related products. Founded by Alan Gatto and innovator of the patented Protective Sheet, Kensington has a long standing tradition of producing innovative and durable equine products.