News Briefs – Page 109
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News briefsZDHC and TMC team up to tackle microfibers in wastewater
The Microfibre Consortium (TMC) and the ZDHC Foundation have announced the next step in addressing microfibres in textile industry wastewater. Following TMC’s publication of the “Control of Microfibres in Wastewater” manufacturing guidelines, the two organizations will now work closely together, combining ZDHC’s expertise in sustainable chemical management with TMC’s science-based ...
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News briefsSigna Sports United appoints Max Heimann as CEO, Internetstores Group
Source: SSU Max Heimann Signa Sports United (SSU) has appointed Max Heimann as CEO of Internetstores Group. Heimann will join the company in mid-August 2022 and lead SSU brands, including Fahrrad.de, Probikeshop, Addnature and Campz, across Europe. Currently, Heimann is a member of the executive board of ...
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News briefsTrusTrace joins forces with Fashion Revolution and Fashion for Good for new open-source platform
The product traceability and supply chain transparency platform TrusTrace has announced a new partnership with Fashion Revolution and Fashion for Good. As a result of this cross-industry collaboration and knowledge sharing, the three organizations have launched the Traceability Playbook, an open-source web tool to build responsible supply chains. TrusTrace sees ...
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News briefsThermore launches EVOdown made from recycled PET bottles
Italian ingredient brand Thermore, which specializes in the research, development and production of thermal insulation for apparel, has launched a recycled version of EVOdown, a wrapped type of blow-in fiber made from 100 percent recycled fibers from PET bottles. According to the manufacturer, EVOdown bridges the gap between free fibers ...
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Dimension-Polyant launches cleenTec seal for climate neutral fabrics
The German fabrics supplier Dimension-Polyant has launched a new seal to mark its range of climate-neutral fabrics that are made with recycled, bio-based and/or responsibly sourced material. The portfolio of cleenTEC certified fabrics includes the VX21 range of fabrics, which is now carbon neutral, along with its new RX and ...
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News briefsCompass Diversified acquires PrimaLoft
Compass Diversified (CoDi), the Connecticut-based owner of several brands, including Boa Technology, 5.11, Marucci Sports and Velocity Outdoor, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the equity of PrimaLoft Technologies Holdings, Inc, the parent company of the PrimaLoft business and brand, at an enterprise value of ...
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News briefsGathr Outdoors acquires WaterPORT
Gathr Outdoors, known as MacNeill Pride Group until January 2022 and a family of outdoor, camping and recreation brands, announced the acquisition of California-based outdoor adventure water tank manufacturer WaterPORT. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. WaterPORT founder Adrian Frick will report to Cory Tholl, president of Gathr ...
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News briefsStatus of Accell Group takeover in limbo
The Dutch Accell Group did not receive the required threshold of tendered shares by its June 3, 17:40 CET deadline, casting uncertainty over its proposed €1,145 million takeover by an affiliate of U.S. financial investor KKR (Kohlberg Kravis Roberts) that was formally made on April 6 but first announced in ...
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Upway raises $25 million in Series A round
Upway, a French start-up that sells refurbished secondhand e-bikes, has raised $25 million in a Series A round led by Exor Seeds and Sequoia Capital. Origins, the fund backed by professional soccer players like Blaise Matuidi, N’Golo Kanté, Olivier Giroud, and rugby player Antoine Dupont, is also participating in the ...
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UTMB World Series has three new official suppliers
UTMB Group and The Ironman Group have announced three new official suppliers for the UTMB World Series. Buff, Compressport and Camelbak are now on board as official suppliers of the series. They are joining series partners Hoka, Dacia and Wahoo. Buff has become the official head and neckwear supplier to ...
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News briefsJack Wolfskin premiers new 3D-print technology for backpack carrying systems
Source: Jack Wolfskin Aerorise In cooperation with the 3D printing specialist Carbon and polymer company Oechsler (the same that has developed the circular TPU backpack with Vaude), Jack Wolfskin will go to market with a new backpack utilizing printed back panel elements in the fall of 2022. ...
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News briefsWorld Bicycle Day on June 3
World Bicycle Day is celebrated on June 3 every year since the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) established it during the 72nd Regular Session of the UNGA in New York City on April 12, 2018. The resolution was adopted by a consensus of all 193 Member States. The UNGA declaration ...
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News briefsAll 14 candidates for French Outdoor Awards are on display at OutDoor by ISPO
The French Outdoor Awards for the 22/23 seasons, organized by Outdoor Sports Valley (OSV), kick off with a product exhibition at the upcoming OutDoor by ISPO. All 14 candidates for the following awards round, which will be ending with an award ceremony in January 2023, are on display at the ...
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News briefsHaglöfs recruits global finance director
Source: Haglöfs Joakim Nyhage, global finance director at Haglöfs Swedish brand Haglöfs has a new global finance director in Joakim Nyhage. He will work with the finance department to set and implement financial goals and closely with CEO Fredrik Ohlsson to realize the brand’s visions. Nyhage joined ...
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News briefsSympatex teams up with Nature Sport Academy
The German materials company Sympatex has signed a partnership with Nature Sports Company, a German association representing the interests of nature sports professionals in a commercial, professional environment, connecting a network of associations, organizations, universities, ministries and authorities. Together with Sympatex, Nature Sports Academy is working on a “design for ...
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News briefsFrasers Group sells Bobs and Eastern Mountain Sports to GoDigital Media
British Frasers Group has disposed of its U.S. retail businesses, selling Bobs Stores and Eastern Mountain Sports to the U.S.-based GoDigital Media Group for a cash consideration of $70 million. According to Frasers, the funds from the transaction will go into the group’s general working capital pool. The transaction includes ...
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News briefsKaty Bond is the new CEO of Rocky Mountain
Canadian mountain bike brand Rocky Mountain has appointed Katy Bond as its new CEO, succeeding company owner Raymond Duitl in the position. Bond has been the general manager of the North Vancouver, B.C.-based company since 2019. During this period, Rocky Mountain has experienced record growth. Source: Rocky Mountain ...
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Huafon Group acquires DuPont Biomaterials, relaunches as Covation Biomaterials
Following the completion of the purchase from DuPont for approximately $240 million, the Chinese Huafon Group has reincorporated former DuPont Biomaterials as a stand-alone company under the name Covation Biomaterials headquartered in the U.S. state of Delaware. Covation aims to create sustainable building blocks for customers to make innovative bio-based ...
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News briefsC.A.M.P. with new logo, website and social
After unveiling a new logo last fall, C.A.M.P.’s new CI has now been present on products and in the company’s digital media for several weeks. The new graphic is meant to summarize the radical rebranding process and the 134-year history of the manufacturer of technical products for ...
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Vivobarefoot partners with kids’ clothing rental service Bundlee
Footwear brand Vivobarefoot is partnering exclusively with Bundlee, a U.K.-based rental platform for children’s clothing, which is for the first time expanding its service to shoes. Founded in 2018 by Eve Kekeh, Bundlee offers children’s clothing on a rental subscription basis. The clothes are returned when the child grows up ...
