Driven by surging demand for custom graphic wall padding, digital scoring tables, and protective system padding, Bison Inc. has officially completed the relocation of its Padding Department into its new 85,000+ square foot manufacturing facility.
As the first operational division to transition into the expanded footprint, the department has approximately doubled its overall production capacity—significantly boosting daily throughput, print fidelity, and custom assembly capabilities ahead of peak seasonal demand.
Technical Upgrades Across Core Manufacturing Zones
The expanded facility footprint integrates specialized manufacturing zones designed to optimize material flow, increase precision, and maintain strict quality control standards.
1. Climate-Controlled Digital Print Shop
Custom graphic padding requires high visual clarity and durable ink adhesion. Bison has expanded its fleet of high-speed, full-color UV vinyl printers, housing them in a significantly larger temperature-, humidity-, and dust-controlled clean room.
- Faster Print Cycles: Upgraded printer models accelerate output for large-scale arena projects.
- Enhanced Graphic Durability: Environmental controls eliminate airborne dust contamination, resulting in sharper image resolution, richer color saturation, and superior topcoat bonding.
2. Doubled CNC Woodshop Footprint
Base backing for wall padding and scoring tables must be cut with exact structural precision.
- The expanded woodshop footprint is now twice its previous size, housing advanced CNC routers that automate backing cuts, notch anchor points, and streamline foam-to-board bonding workflows for higher daily unit output.
3. Expanded Custom Sewing and Assembly
To support complex padding geometry for volleyball stanchions, football goalposts, and portable basketball bases:
- Bison has added specialized industrial sewing equipment and expanded its experienced seamstress team, enabling a broader selection of custom-sewn padding configurations and edge-binding options.
4. Dedicated Scoring Table Assembly Line
With digital and LED scoring table sales continuing to surge across high school and collegiate venues, Bison has dedicated expanded floor space to the final assembly, electrical integration, and quality testing of scoring table units.
Workforce Growth and Scalability
Backed by a dedicated, 10-member full-time technical staff, the Padding Department's new floor layout is engineered to scale smoothly as order volumes rise, allowing Bison to onboard additional production personnel during peak periods without creating workspace bottlenecks.
Strategic Procurement Advice: Managing Seasonal Lead Times
While Bison’s doubled capacity dramatically increases daily output, seasonal demand across summer renovation cycles and fall school openings remains exceptionally high.
Facility managers, athletic directors, and general contractors are encouraged to finalize custom graphic proofs and submit facility padding orders early to secure production slots and avoid seasonal freight delays.
To request physical vinyl color swatches, technical fire-rating submittals, or custom graphic layouts for your facility, contact your regional Bison Sales Representative or visit bisoninc.com.
