Seattle, WA-based Outdoor Research recently opened a manufacturing facility in California to meet growing demand for tactical gear, primarily for military contracts. The company’s president, Michelle Wardian (center), spoke with SGB about the new plant and what else is happening at the longtime gear brand.
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