Founded in 1985, Horizon Hobby is an international developer, marketer and distributor of radio-controlled radio control cars, boats, planes and helicopters. The company offers a selection of educational, toy and other hobby products. It is an employee-owned company. With a staff of more than 700 people, Horizon Hobby sells products in over 50 countries. The company s distribution centers are located in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Germany. In addition, it provides the Zenoah brand of gas airplane engines for large-scale aircraft. Horizon Hobby offers precision die-cast model train components under the trade name of Athearn. The company also provides batteries and chargers.