Erhard Sport, the German producer of sports equipment for gyms and other sports facilities, has filed for bankruptcy. The receiver's office announced that the company remains operational with its 220 employees, however. The large number of its subsidiaries across Europe plus distribution companies in the U.S., South Africa and Qatar are not directly affected by the bankruptcy proceedings. Founded in 1880, Erhard is a provider of sports equipment that even designs entire sports venues for gymnastics, track & field, martial arts and many other sports activities. Its customers are mainly public institutions such as schools and to some extent sporting goods retailers. Erhard offers altogether 12,000 different items.

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