NJPA Awards National Contract to Mondo U.S.A, Inc.

Staples, MN – October 21, 2010 – In response to a national, competitive bid, the National Joint Powers Alliance® (NJPA) has awarded Mondo U.S.A. Inc. a contract for “Athletic and/or Recreational Related Surfaces to Include, Athletic Equipment and Accessories”. The contract was approved by the NJPA Board of Directors on October 21st and is available nationally to all NJPA member agencies.

“Mondo USA has an outstanding reputation for serving municipal agencies across the nation with the highest quality manufactured rubber athletic surfaces,” said Mike Hajek, NJPA’s director of business development and marketing. “With over 25 sales reps and over 50 distribution centers across the nation NJPA member agencies will be able to enjoy a full line turnkey athletic and recreational surfaces contract. This contract is definitely the best way for NJPA members to purchase from Mondo USA.”

The NJPA contract enables government, education and non-profit agencies a purchasing solution that satisfies most agencies’ competitive bid requirements. The Mondo USA contract broadens the depth and breadth of competitively awarded products and services available to NJPA member agencies.

About MONDO U.S.A. INC.:

Mondo is the global leader in the sports flooring market, manufacturing floor surfaces for virtually every sport. Throughout its 60-year history, the company has invested heavily in research and development to produce cutting-edge products that meet the highest quality standards, deliver optimal athletic performance, are durable, require minimal maintenance and are environmentally safe. The official supplier of the athletic track for the past nine Olympic Games, Mondo also is the official supplier or official sponsor of more than 100 sports federations and associations, including Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association, FIBA, IAAF, National Soccer Coaches Association of America, NIRSA, U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association and YMCA. A family-owned business since its founding in 1948, Mondo sells its products in more than 196 countries. The company’s global headquarters are in Italy, and it has manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe and Asia. More information about Mondo is available at www.mondousa.com.

About NJPA:

The National Joint Powers Alliance® (NJPA) is a Municipal Contracting government agency established through legal statute in 1977. NJPA serves over 31,000 member agencies throughout the nation with competitively bid and awarded purchasing solutions from industry-leading vendors.

Contact: Gordy Thompson | 218-894-5489 | gordy.thompson@njpacoop.org