Editing NXe Paintball (section)

== History ==

NXe was active by early 2004. United States trademark records identify 1 February 2004 as the first commercial use of the NXe name for paintball equipment. John Bosch was the company's president and the registered owner of the trademark.[1][2]

In January 2004, NXe announced a one-year sponsorship agreement with professional team [[Avalanche]]. The agreement included financial and equipment support, with players having previously tested prototype NXe harnesses at the 2003 NPPL Miami tournament. At the time, NXe products were distributed through [[Warped Sportz]] stores and PaintballGear.com.[2]

By October 2005, NXe was producing team-coloured pod harnesses, including designs associated with Avalanche, [[San Diego Dynasty]], [[Detroit Strange]] and [[London Storm]]. Its product range also included gear bags, barrel bags and backpacks.[3]

In November 2007, NXe announced a three-year extension of its sponsorship agreement with San Diego Dynasty and plans to expand its international team sponsorship programme during 2008.[4]

In February 2009, NXe announced plans to establish direct European distribution. Ulf Mueller was appointed Director of Sales for Europe, with German distributor Max's Sport handling inventory and shipments during the transition.[5]

=== Tippmann acquisition ===

In December 2010, [[Tippmann Sports]] acquired NXe, incorporating the company's soft-goods range into its existing paintball equipment business.[6]

The NXe brand continued under Tippmann ownership. In February 2013, Tippmann announced a redesigned Elevation Series harness featuring additional lumbar support, reduced weight and improved pod ejection systems.[7]