Record #:

5845

Author(s):

Norris, Jeannie Faris

Abstract:

An ankle injury ended Walter Triplette's soccer career at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, so he turned to fencing. Today he is the owner of Triplette Competitive Arms, Inc. The company, located near Elkin, makes and sell fencing weapons, masks, tunics, and armor. Between 100 to 200 orders are shipped daily from an inventory worth over $1 million.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 23 Issue 6, June 2003, p65, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Triplette Competitive Arms, Inc. (Elkin); Fencing