News Briefs – Page 365
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Camelbak is introducing several new products including a new filter...
Camelbak is introducing several new products including a new filter pitcher, a hot travel mug, and backpacks specifically developed for women and for high altitudes. Its parent company, Compass Diversified, recently told investors that it expects Camelbak to continue to grow at double-digit rates outside the U.S. The brand generated ...
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Recco will introduce a new application of its avalanche search...
Recco will introduce a new application of its avalanche search technology at the OutDoor show in Friedrichshafen. Its new Helicopter Search and Rescue Detector will make it possible for professional rescuers to search and locate lost people who wear Recco reflectors over large areas.
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Ortovox has announced the introduction of Ortovox Mountainwear, a full...
Ortovox has announced the introduction of Ortovox Mountainwear, a full line of apparel, gear and accessories that is available to U.S. specialty retailers. Ortovox has integrated wool into every piece of the collection, including accessories, technical outerwear and packs, baselayers and mid-weight insulation pieces. The company has concurrently announced the ...
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Thermore says it is launching its Thermore Thermal Booster, described...
Thermore says it is launching its Thermore Thermal Booster, described as a “breakthrough” insulation that provides extra heat when the outer temperature declines by up to 20 percent. The insulation comes in two weights. It incorporates the company's anti-fiber migration treatment, which protects from repeated washing and extensive wear.
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With a new booth concept in Hall 4 of the...
With a new booth concept in Hall 4 of the OutDoor fair in Friedrichshafen, Sympatex is pointing out the application of its technologies by several new and old partner brands in the hiking, cycling and running segments including Local Outerwear, Kossmann, Gonso, Protective and Kolping. At the show, Sympatex is ...
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Rab and Montane have incorporated into their collections a new...
Rab and Montane have incorporated into their collections a new high-performance, waterproof breathable fabric by Pertex called Shield AP, a lighter-weight version of its existing Shield+. Rab has reengineered its Flashpoint jacket for men and women with the new fabric, while Montane has used Shield+ in its Minimus 777 jackets ...
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Columbia is putting its OutDry Extreme membrane technology into apparel...
Columbia is putting its OutDry Extreme membrane technology into apparel for the first time. The new technology, which will be incorporated in Columbia's clothing starting in spring 2016, is said to create an ideal balance of waterproofing and breathability. The material on the outside of the new line of clothing ...
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Like Petzl and other brands, The North Face will bring...
Like Petzl and other brands, The North Face will bring a new experience of the outdoors at night. Called The North Face Night Ray Outdoor Fest and presented by Jeep, the all-night event will be held on Sept. 12 in the Gorges du Verdon, a French canyon. It will involve ...
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Hi-Tec Sports USA supported the National Trails Day on June...
Hi-Tec Sports USA supported the National Trails Day on June 6. The event, which began 23 years ago, is organized in every state across the U.S. and includes hikes, biking and horseback rides, paddling trips, birdwatching, geocaching, gear demonstrations, stewardship projects and more. National Trails Day 2015 also served as ...
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During the OutDoor show in Friedrichshafen this week, anyone will...
During the OutDoor show in Friedrichshafen this week, anyone will have a chance to win a free place at the highly anticipated European Outdoor Summit (EOS) scheduled to take place on Oct. 13-15 in Sheffield, U.K. Candidates will simply have to place their business cards into any of the boxes ...
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Victor Evtukhov, the Russian state secretary and deputy minister of...
Victor Evtukhov, the Russian state secretary and deputy minister of Industry and Trade, is to attend the OutDoor fair this year in support of the Russian outdoor industry. The ministry says it has initiated the Russian Outdoor Village, a stand with 14 Russian companies, organized in conjunction with the Russian ...
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The third Nature & Sport Euro Meet has been scheduled...
The third Nature & Sport Euro Meet has been scheduled from Sept. 31 to Oct. 2 in Newcastle, County Down, Northern Ireland, near the Mourne Mountains and Strangford Lough. The European gathering is meant to bring together governmental organizations, associations and other stakeholders to support active outdoor participation. The three-day ...
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Jack Wolfskin has reached “Leader Status” in the Brand Performance...
Jack Wolfskin has reached “Leader Status” in the Brand Performance Check 2015 of the Fair Wear Foundation. The company reached a benchmarking score of 82 percent after an evaluation period that lasted until Sept. 30, 2014. The company, which has been a member of FWF since 2010, notes that it ...
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Keen has forged a new partnership with The Wilderness Society...
Keen has forged a new partnership with The Wilderness Society and 21st Century Conservation Service Corps through “Project Build,” a program that supports the work of America's conservation corps to protect public lands in the country. Project Build will help support 18 service corps in vital conservation areas across the ...
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Euro Brand Management has qualified to become a Certified B...
Euro Brand Management has qualified to become a Certified B Corporation. The label is said to have been recognized as the highest standard for social corporate responsibility, applying to companies that use the power of business to solve social and environmental problems. This relatively new certification has been granted to ...
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Eurojersey, the Italian maker of warp-knit fabrics, has entered a...
Eurojersey, the Italian maker of warp-knit fabrics, has entered a three-year partnership with World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Italia to protect the Mediterranean Sea, with particular emphasis on the protection of the loggerhead turtle. As part of the project, the Italian company has launched special versions of its Sensitive fabric as ...
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Francesco Delladio passed away on June 29, at the age...
Francesco Delladio passed away on June 29, at the age of 88. He worked all his life for La Sportiva, the Italian company founded in 1928 by his father Narciso Delladio, expanding its presence internationally. La Sportiva is currently run by Francesco's son, Lorenzo Delladio, and by his granddaughter, Giulia ...
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Proged, a Spanish distributor that works with Keen and many...
Proged, a Spanish distributor that works with Keen and many other sports brands, has acquired the rights to Tuckland, an 80-year-old Spanish brand of work and outdoor boots. It's starting with a small collection of hiking and trekking shoes for the autumn/winter 2015/16 season. A state-owned company, Nafinco, had taken ...
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Summit Sports, a predominantly online retailer from Michigan specializing in...
Summit Sports, a predominantly online retailer from Michigan specializing in winter sports, outdoor, water and action sports products, has been purchased by Digital Fuel Capital, a U.S. private equity group focused on online business investments. Established as a store in Michigan, Summit Sports was one of the earliest online specialists, ...
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Vibram USA, the North American subsidiary of the Italian sole...
Vibram USA, the North American subsidiary of the Italian sole maker, has acquired the soling assets of Quabaug Corporation, its U.S. manufacturing and distribution partner since 1965. Their activities are to be integrated into Quabaug Vibram Innovation (QVI). Vibram said the aim of the acquisition was to maintain its U.S.-based ...
