The U.S. Army TACOM-Rock Island, Ill., has awarded General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products a four-year indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract for the production of M2 flex machine guns…
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Michael Janich Joins Spyderco
Michael Janich, noted author, personal-defense instructor, and co-host of The Best Defense television series, has joined Spyderco, Inc. of Golden, CO, as their Special Projects Coordinator…
MedjetAssist Taps Hunter Outdoor Communications as PR Firm
MedjetAssist, an emergency medical evacuation and repatriation membership program, has chosen Hunter Outdoor Communications to be its public relations agency of record for the outdoor, hunting and fishing markets. HOC, a public relations agency specializi
Ecco Names New COO and CFO
Ecco promoted Dave Quel to the position of chief operating officer of Ecco USA. Martin Klitgaard will also join Ecco USA as the new CFO and Claus Ipsen will assume a role on the Supervisory Board of Ecco USA, and become an advisor to the USA Management Bo
Lincoln Canoe and Kayak Launches Maine Kayak Source
In their first major move under new ownership, Lincoln Canoe & Kayak has created Maine Kayak Source (MKS). MKS will be the exclusive U.S. distribution network for Lincoln products as well as a trio of premier Quebec paddling brands: Borealdesign, Maelstr
Mountain Khakis Named to Inc.’s Fastest Growing Private Company List
Mountain Khakis was recently ranked among America’s “Fastest-Growing Private Companies” on the 2009 Inc. 500 register…
RCG Lands Aussie Merrell Distribution Rights
The Australian company, RCG Corporation has been awarded the Australian rights to distribute the Merrell brand of outdoor, comfort, active lifestyle, performance footwear and apparel under an agreement with Wolverine World Wide, Inc., the owner of Merrell
Vail Resorts Taps Kercher-Pratt as VP, Chief Marketing Officer
Vail Resorts, Inc. said Heidi Kercher-Pratt was promoted to vice president and chief marketing officer, effective immediately. Kercher-Pratt fills the role recently vacated by Derek Koenig. Kercher-Pratt joined Vail Resorts in 1996 as an assistant in the
Perry Ellis Inks Licensing Agreement with Pierre Cardin
Perry Ellis International has signed a licensing agreement with S.A.R.L. de Gestion Pierre Cardin to source, sell and distribute the Pierre Cardin brand for men’s sportswear (excluding woven shirts) in the U.S., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islan
Interbike Partners with GSD Productions
A recent partnership between Interbike and GSD Productions will bring cyclo-cross racing to the Outdoor Demo East, held October 8-11, 2009 at Roger Williams Park in Providence, Rhode Island…
Savage Range Systems Lands Big Order
Savage Range Systems, manufacturers of indoor and outdoor shooting ranges, bullet traps, target systems and shoot houses, has received a multi-million dollar order from Anderson Construction Company to install an 84-position firing range as part of a new
Ardent Chooses Agency
Ardent, an American-owned company manufacturing high-performance fishing reels and accessories that are made in the U.S.A., has chosen St. Louis-based advertising agency XG-ad as the agency of record for Ardent's promotional and merchandising materia
Sportsmen’s Groups Call On Senate to Block Sunstein
Fifteen of the nation's leading conservation and sportsmen organizations sent a letter recently to all U.S. Senators requesting they oppose the nomination of Cass R. Sunstein to head the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), according
BoatUS: Recreational Boating Reporting Flat for Summer
The summer of the great economic downturn continues to have an effect on recreational boating, according to a release by the Boat Owners Association of The United States. On-the-water boat towing and ungrounding services provided to members of BoatUS were
Hudalla Named Nationwide Crossbow and Optics Sales Rep Group
Crosman Corporation, international designer and marketer of products for the shooting sports, has named Hudalla Associates, Inc. as its national sales representative group for its crossbow and crossbow optics product lines according to national sales mana
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