EVANSVILLE, Ind., Aug. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Escalade, Inc. (NASDAQ: ESCA), a leader in sporting goods, safety, and indoor/outdoor recreation equipment, today announced the acquisition of the assets of ASL Solutions, a leading manufacturer of premium insulated dog houses. Founded in 2000 and based in Ste. Marie, Illinois, ASL Solutions' product offering includes insulated dog and cat houses and accessory products, including the Dog Palace®, CRB Palace™, RB Palace™, and DP Hunter™ product lines.
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