Stearns Inc. has signed a definitive agreement to acquire inflatable products manufacturer Sevylor Inc. Financial details of the agreement were not disclosed, but Paul Ebnet, president of Stearns said that he expects the acquisition to “close by the end o
Month: October 2006
Optics Leading the Way for Oakley in Q3…
Oakley, Inc. is beginning to see dividends from its ‘refocusing on eyewear’ campaign. Optics was the key driver of growth for the company with the category showing growth in each of its distribution channels and each of its geographic regions. In additi
VF Corporation is Firing on all Cylinders; Outdoor Still Leads the Way…
While VF Corp.’s Outdoor Coalition is still clearly the primary driving force behind the company’s revenue and earnings growth, the company is beginning to see success in several other segments as well, including Jeanswear, Sportswear, and Imagewear. For
Top-Flite Continues to Eat into Callaway’s Growth Opportunities…
Top-Flite Golf continues to be the gift that keeps on giving for Callaway Golf Company — just not the kind of gift Callaway hoped it would be when it first announced that it was acquiring the Top-Flite business out of bankruptcy three years ago. Callawa
Confluence Increases Production Capacity
Confluence Watersports is adding a new rotational molding machine to its Easley, SC, facility that will increase annual production capacity “by over 20%.” Confluence is currently preparing for the arrival of the machine, which it expects to begin produci
Cutter and Buck Adds to Board of Directors
At its annual meeting, shareholders of Cutter & Buck Inc. elected the company's board of electors with six incumbents, Douglas G. Southern, Ernest R. Johnson, Henry L. (Skip) Kotkins, Larry C. Mounger, Whitney R. Tilson, James C. Towne, welcoming new
Lake Cycling Sponsors Team Jelly Belly
LAKE Cycling shoes signed to be a sponsor for the Jelly Belly Pro Cycling Team for 2007…
Nike Recognized by EPA for Alternate Commute Work
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has recognized Nike, Inc. as the 17th best workplace out of 133 Fortune 500 companies for commuters. The company was recognized for its innovative efforts to promote alternative ways for employees to get to work, f
Nike Women’s Marathon Sold Out Again
With 15,000 participants registered, the Nike Women's Marathon is sold out for the third straight year. The event is scheduled to take place in San Francisco on October 22, 2006 and in over two year has raised $24 million for The Leukemia & Lymphoma
Stearns Inc. to Acquire Sevylor Inc.
Stearns Inc., subsidiary of K2 Inc., has signed a definitive agreement to acquire inflatable products manufacturer Sevylor Inc. The agreement to acquire Sevylor is subject to customary closing conditions, including foreign regulatory approvals, and does n
Tony Hawk Foundation Hosts 3rd Stand Up for Skateparks
The Tony Hawk Foundation's third-annual Stand Up For Skateparks benefit returns to Beverly Hills on Sunday, November 5, 2006. Co-chaired by Tony Hawk, Sean Penn, Jamie Lee Curtis, David Spade, Jon Favreau, Benicio Del Toro, Stacy Peralta, Mat Hoffman
Puma Vet Joins Keen as International Sales Director
Pepe Lozano has joined the KEEN team as International Sales Director. He will be relocating to the Portland area from Lima, Peru. Mr. Lozano comes to KEEN with over 22 years of International footwear and industry management experience, most recently as th
Mountain Hardwear Appoints Williams as Regional Sales Manager
Mountain Hardwear Inc. appointed Donna Williams to the new position of eastern regional sales manager starting on October 25th. Williams will continue to be located in the Boston area and will be responsible for managing all Mountain Hardwear sales and s
Sierra Designs Hires New Southwest Rep
Sierra Designs has hired Andrew Russell Sales to represent the southwest territory, effective October 23, 2006. Andrew Russell Sales also represents Stonewear Designs, Nikwax, Dahlgren, Julbo and Probar. The agency consists of Andy Russell, Dana Caraway a
Mountain Hardwear Awards Give Back Grants
Mountain Hardwear Inc. announced its 2007 Give Back grants recipients. The grants are part of the company’s philanthropic giving program which was restructured late in 2005 with the first round of grants awarded in early 2006. The program has five arms de
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