Colt Defense LLC has lined up financing from secured lenders and some landlords and equity investors for a prepackaged Chapter 11 bankruptcy plan ahead of a potential default on a $10.9 million payment due bondholders June 15, but said its unsecured bondh
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FeraDyne Outdoors Acquires Target and Accessories Brands
FeraDyne Outdoors LLC acquired FL Archery Holdings LLC, a Superior, WI-based supplier of archery targets, sights, parts and accessories that operates as Field Logic….
I1 Biometrics to Take Shockbox Helmet Sensor to Outdoor and Action Sports Markets
I1 Biometrics of Kirkland, WA plans to grow the Shockbox helmet sensor business it acquired last week by marketing it as a personal locator beacon to outdoor and action sports enthusiasts and their loved ones…
Kalkhoff Bringing Gates Carbon Drive Powered E-Bikes to North America
German bike brand Kalkhoff will launch three high-performance electric bikes in North America this fall powered by the German-designed and built Impulse mid-drive e-bike system and Gates Carbon Drive belts…
Bolt Threads Raises $32.3 Million to Commercialize Engineered Silk
Bolt Threads, the Emeryville, CA startup that hired former Nau and Patagonia textile guru Jamie Bainbridge, has raised $32.3 million in Series B funding to commercialize its engineered silk technology…
Recent Precipitation Lifts Rafts Along Colorado River System
Western River Expeditions reports that late spring snow pack and rains have drastically improved the outlook for this season's rafting business along the Colorado River System…
Black Diamond Boardroom Downsizes
Black Diamond Inc. disclosed that CEO in waiting Zeena Freeman resigned from the company June 3 due to its decision earlier this year to consider selling off its brands. It also disclosed that CEO Peter Metcalf resigned from the company's board of di
I1 Biometrics Acquires Shockbox
I1 Biometrics, maker of the Vector MouthGuard with ESP Chip Technology, has acquired Shockbox from Impakt Protective, Inc., elevating it position in concussion management…
Colt Defense Lines up Creditor Support for Prepackaged Plan
Colt Defense LLC altered and extended Tuesday an offer to bondholders after lining up financing for a potential Chapter 11 bankruptcy organization from secured lenders and some landlords and equity investors…
DuPont Brings Kevlar Anniversary Celebration to ESPN’s X Games Austin
DuPont Protection Technologies will exhibit Adidas football cleats and Reebok CrossFit apparel and footwear made with Kevlar at ESPN’s X Games Austin 2015 this weekend…
Gibbon Slacklines Helps Bring Red Bull Baylines to US
Gibbon Slacklines, the Germany company that split with its US distributor last year, has emerged as the main sponsor for Red Bull Baylines, an innovative slacklining competition set to hit San Francisco's Justin Herman Plaza on June 13…
Hi-Tec Urges Participation in US National Trails Day
Hi-Tec Sports USA reminds Americans that Great Outdoors Month kicks off Saturday, June 6, 2015 when thousands of Americans are expected to turn out for U.S. National Trails Day…
RYU Apparel Hires Three Designers
RYU Apparel Inc. has hired three new designers for its recently opened BETA 37.5 development lab in Squamish, British Columbia, Canada…
European Outdoor Group Admits First Internet-Only Retailer
The European Outdoor Group (EOG) confirmed the addition of five new retail members, including the first online only businesses to join the association…
Prana Opens Sixth Retail Location
Prana is adding to its brick-and-mortar retail locations with a new store in Palo Alto, CA at Town & Country Village. This will be Prana’s sixth store across the country and second store in the bay area…