Horizon Hobby

The Horizon Hobby logo

Horizon Hobby, LLC is an American multinational hobby-grade RC radio control (RC) model, model train manufacturer, and distributor. It was founded by Rick Stephens, Janet Ottmers, Debra Love, and Eric Meyers,[1] in July 1985,[2] and headquartered in Champaign, Illinois.[3] Horizon Hobby products are sold in more than 50 countries.[4] Additional facilities are in California and abroad in the United Kingdom, Germany, and China. [4]

  1. ^ P., William (January 1, 2019). "The Rise of Horizon Hobby". Model Airplane News (January 2019): 10. Retrieved 2023-08-09.
  2. ^ "Rick Stephens". LinkedIn. Retrieved 2024-04-01.
  3. ^ "L&S sold to Horizon - 7/5/2007 11:52:00 AM - Playthings". Archived from the original on 2007-06-19. Retrieved 2008-12-04.
  4. ^ a b Horizon Hobby (Report). Mill City Capital LP. January 1, 2014. p. 10. Retrieved 2023-11-20.