The World Pioneer in clay shooting.
Since it was founded in 1927, Laporte has established itself as the undisputed leader in clay shooting, with the unique feature of manufacturing both targets and launchers. This world-renowned expertise is accompanied by constant innovation, placing Laporte at the forefront of technological advances in the field of shooting sports.
A Revolution Started in 1954
In 1954, Pierre Laporte launched a revolution in the industry with the introduction of the treaded ‘carrier arm’, which replaced the three-point support arm of the first machines. This innovation, which projects the target by transmitting a rotation by friction on its edge, is still used today in clubs and competitions around the world, guaranteeing precise, stable and effective throws thanks to the gyroscopic effect induced by the controlled rotation.
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New ‘High Performance Arms’
Always striving for perfection, Jean-Michel Laporte, the current CEO, and his son Thomas entrusted their team of engineers with the mission of reinventing this legendary arm. The result is the ‘high-performance arm’, a technological feat inspired by the aeronautical industry. This ultra-light, optimised arm can throw clay targets at distances ranging from 10 to 130 m with amazing ease. This range of distances is easily covered thanks to another Laporte innovation, the ‘variable speed’. This patented system enables the spring tension to be adjusted in a few seconds, without the need for tools, while ensuring precision and performance unrivalled on the market.
Exceptional Accuracy and Durability
One of the main advantages of this new arm is its ability to eliminate vibrations. On ordinary arms, mechanical shocks can disrupt precision and shorten the life of the launcher. Laporte’s ‘high-performance arm’ minimises these mechanical stresses, extending the life of motors, gearboxes and one way-bearing devices. The result is a more reliable machine and considerably reduced maintenance.
Less No-Birds, More Savings
Target stacks are no longer subjected to mechanical trauma, which reduces the risk of no-birds. Clubs record fewer losses and offer a better experience to their shooters, for whom missed shots are a nightmare. Fewer no-birds also means fewer discussions about the number of targets included in the series, which improves relations between clubs and members.
Committed to the future
Convinced of the benefits of this technological advance, Laporte is now offering an additional year’s guarantee on all its launchers equipped with the ‘high performance’ arm. This confidence demonstrates the robustness and reliability of its innovations, which are designed to last. With this innovative arm, Laporte is not only improving shooting performance, it is also helping clubs to reduce costs and increase member loyalty.
Innovation, the key to success
With more than 90 patents, Laporte proves once again that it is the only company on the market to invest in innovation for shooting clubs. By offering solutions that combine performance, savings and reliability, Laporte remains the essential player for those who want to evolve with the best equipment.
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