Dr Keith Alexander from Canterbury University wanted to buy his kids a safe trampoline, but he found there wasn鈥檛 such a thing. As an inventor he decided to redesign how a recreational trampoline works.
The result was the Springfree鈩 Trampoline, a true innovation in trampoline technology that has spun out from its public research origins into a successful commercial venture.
The successful commercialisation of this technology has resulted in significant economic benefits to New Zealand, creating jobs and building capability for New Zealand. The Springfree鈩 Trampoline company has a strong international presence, particularly in North America and China. 40,000 units are currently sold annually internationally (including 1800 in NZ), with production expected to increase 50% in 2014.
Springfree鈩 Trampolines is achieving great traction internationally, featuring as one of Ellen DeGeneres鈥 鈥12 Days of Christmas鈥 audience giveaways in 2010.聽
