Timeline
1986
Lifetime invents and patents the first home basketball system that can be adjusted in seconds
1992
Lifetime invents the first complete basketball system packaged in one box, creating industry-revolutionizing opportunities for mass-distribution at retail stores
1993
Lifetime invents a blow-molded portable basketball base that is watertight
1995
Lifetime invents the first table with a blow-molded polyethylene table top — a picnic table designed to fold flat
1996
Lifetime invents the Power Lift® — the first one-hand pneumatic height adjustment mechanism for basketball hoops
1998 Blow Molded Table
Lifetime invents blow-molded polyethylene folding banquet tables
2000 Folding Chair
Lifetime invents the first and only folding chair to meet BIFMA strength standards
2001 Mammoth
Lifetime introduces its line of high-end professional-quality home basketball systems for aggressive players
2004 Backboard
Lifetime introduces basketball hoops with virtually unbreakable polycarbonate backboards
2005 First Shed
Lifetime introduces its line of revolutionary outdoor storage sheds
2007 Playground
Lifetime introduces its line of residential playground equipment
2008 Tent Trailer
Lifetime expands its offerings to include all-in-one tent trailers
2009 Composter
Lifetime creates an innovative compost tumbler that virtually eliminates the mess and odor of composting
2010 Kayak
Lifetime acquires Dragonfly Innovations, expanding its offerings to include kayaks
2010 25 Years
Lifetime celebrates its 25th Corporate Anniversary
2011
Lifetime acquires Emotion Kayaks, making Lifetime one of the largest kayak manufacturers in the world
2012
Lifetime introduces its line of utility tent trailers for yard and/or family camping use
2012
Lifetime patents two innovative table features: a bypassing folding channel, and a stacking tabletop
2012
Lifetime integrates High Strength Low Alloy (HSLA) steel in select table designs
2012
Lifetime innovates an Auto-Locking frame for tables
2013
Lifetime introduces the first blow-molded tandem kayak in the US
2014
Lifetime introduces a residential folding chair 100% made in the U.S.A.
