Vaughn Hockey's Customization Success with CorelDRAW Graphics Suite
Applicable Industries
- Equipment & Machinery
- Retail
Applicable Functions
- Product Research & Development
- Sales & Marketing
Use Cases
- Time Sensitive Networking
About The Customer
Vaughn Hockey is a top manufacturer of ice hockey goaltending equipment, serving all levels of hockey from small town leagues to professionals around the world, including the NHL. The company has been recognized as a pioneer in goalie equipment for decades, known for delivering cutting-edge designs on all its products. As the popularity of hockey grows worldwide, Vaughn Hockey continues to meet the demand for new and unique equipment. The company also offers a retail line of products that allows customers to submit their own custom designs for their equipment.
The Challenge
Vaughn Hockey, a leading manufacturer of ice hockey goaltending equipment, faced the challenge of meeting the growing demand for unique and customized equipment. As hockey's popularity increased globally, the company needed to stay ahead of the curve and maintain a competitive edge. The company understood that while the functionality of a hockey pad or goalie mask is important, the shell and overall appearance significantly drive sales. Each product model needed to be distinct and stand out from the competition. The company also offered a retail line of products that allowed customers to submit their own custom designs for their equipment. This required a powerful and efficient software solution to bring these designs to life quickly and accurately.
The Solution
Vaughn Hockey turned to CorelDRAW Graphics Suite to meet its design and manufacturing needs. The company has relied on this software for the past 15 years to create the stunning graphics and eye-catching looks its products are known for. John Merucci and his team use CorelDRAW to turn a goalie pad into a customized work of art. The process of making unique equipment designs starts in CorelDRAW, whether the image was created in the software by the team or sent in by a customer. Once the graphics are finalized, they are output to a laser cutter to create a cardboard template. This template is used to create the patterns and cut the material of the design, which is then stitched onto the pad. CorelDRAW's speed, ease of use, and flexibility have made it an integral part of Vaughn Hockey's business.
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