| Type | Billiard equipment supplier |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1952 |
| Founder(s) | Humbert Betti, Jr. |
| Headquarters |
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| Key people |
Michael DiMotta President
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| Products | Billiards |
| Employees | 100+ |
| Parent | H. Betti Industries |
| Website | imperialusa.com |
Imperial International is a supplier of billiard tables and other cue sports equipment. According to their website, they stock over 10,000 items, from billiard tables to accessories.
Imperial USA originated from H. Betti Industries, which at that time was called "Betson & Sons", which was an operator for vending equipment, founded by Humbert Betti, Sr. It was one of the sons of the company, Humbert Betti Jr, who ventured into the billiards business, and, in 1952, the billiards division of H. Betti was large enough to be given its own name and to stand on its own, under the name Eastern Novelty. It was not until 1968 that the name Eastern Novelty was deemed inappropriate, and at that time the name was changed to Imperial Billiards. It was also during this time that the company earned much recognition, as they were supplying slate to all major manufacturers. In 1978, Michael DiMotta joined Imperial as a salesman, and, in 1983, he was promoted to President, a position which he still holds today.