Black Diamond Partners With Cirque Series, The Premier Mountain Running Series In The USA

Black Diamond Equipment®, a global innovator in climbing, skiing, and mountain sports equipment, kicks off the first race of the 2019 Cirque Series as a title sponsor this weekend in Brighton, Utah. “Whether climbing, skiing or mountain running, Black Diamond aims to be synonymous with all challenging pursuits in the mountains,” says Jan-Willem Driessen, vice-president […]

Nite Ize, Amazon Join Forces To Sue Alleged Counterfeiters

Boulder, CO-based outdoor accessories brand Nite Ize Inc. has teamed up with the world’s largest online retailer to stop what it calls the “wanton” counterfeiting of one of its patented and trademarked products. Nite Ize and Amazon.com Inc. on Wednesday filed a joint lawsuit against counterfeit product importers and sellers who faked Nite Ize’s Steelie technology and attempted to sell the imposters on Amazon’s third-party marketplace.

New Balance Advances Plan For Sixth New England Factory

New Balance has secured tax breaks to support the opening of a new manufacturing facility in Methuen. According to The Boston Globe, the state Economic Assistance Coordinating Council approved $900,000 in state tax credits to help subsidize the $33 million project, and the city is pitching in with $272,000 in property tax breaks.

Gear.com Announces Give-A-Buck Scholarship Program

Gear.com announced the launch of its Give-A-Buck Scholarship Program. Gear.com will begin accepting applications for its first round of scholarship recipients on July 1 and select three scholarship recipients by September 30.

Xenith Announces Inaugural Scientific Advisory Board

Xenith,  the maker of football helmets, announced the formation of its inaugural Scientific Advisory Board. The board is made up of independent experts in athlete health and wellness, neurology, biomechanics and sport technology.

Steve Layton Named President Of Polartec

Spartanburg, SC-based Milliken & Co., a global diversified manufacturer with more than a century and a half of textile expertise, has named Steve Layton president of its newly acquired Polartec business.