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Stan Mavis Joins Sugoi as President

January 27, 2006 SGB Executive

Stan Mavis will be named President of Sugoi Performance Apparel; a wholly owned subsidiary of Cannondale Bicycle Company. Mavis co-founded Pearl Izumi in the USA and held the titles of president and chairman for 12 years. Most recently he was the SVP of

Doc desRoches Awards Granted

January 27, 2006 SGB Executive

The U.S. Ski Team and U.S. Snowboarding, together with SnowSports Industries America, have recognized the Team’s entire supplier pool with the Doc desRoches Award. The annual award was presented Wednesday (Jan. 25) Wednesday at the SIA.06 Snowsports Trade

Markley Retires from SmartWool

January 26, 2006 SGB Update

SmartWool announced today that Jim Markley is retiring as of Director of Sales after ten years with the company. Markley’s retirement is effective March 31, 2006. He will continue to work though the spring trade shows, after which the SmartWool sales off

Columbia Acquires Montrail for $15 Million

January 26, 2006 SGB Update

Columbia Sportswear has acquired substantially all of the assets of Montrail, Inc. for cash consideration of $15 million plus the assumption of certain liabilities. The deal was advised by Silversteep Partners, a financial advisory and consulting firm spe

Karhu Wins Jackson Rental Contract

January 26, 2006 SGB Executive

Karhu recently won the Jackson Ski Touring Foundation ’s highly selective rental contract. After a methodical equipment test, Karhu’s Snowblaze Fitness Touring ski package won the contract…

Probar Promotes Lambert to President

January 26, 2006 SGB Executive

Probar's General Manager, Jules Lambert, has been named the new president of the company, effective immediately. Lambert, who has a background in international business and design, was also instrumental in the development of Probar’s new production e

G3 Wins ispo Outdoor Award

January 24, 2006 SGB Update

At the ispo On Snow Preview in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, the G3 TARGA Ascent was awarded the prestigious ‘ispo Outdoor Award’ for best outdoor innovation in the Hardware Category of the Winter 2006-07…

Necky Sponsors Ocean 8 Kayak Expeditions

January 24, 2006 SGB Update

Necky kayaks is sponsoring the Oceans 8 kayak expedition. A long-term project aimed at examining the state of the world’s oceans and the lives of the people who depend on them, the next leg of the Oceans 8 journey begins in Tasmania, Australia this Febru

Fischer Inks New Deal with Rottefella

January 23, 2006 SGB Update

Rottefella, the Norwegian ski bindings manufacturer, inked a new contract with Fischer, and in the process secured a leading worldwide market position in the cross country and back country segment. Prior to the contract with Fischer, Rottefella represente

Cabela’s to Open New Location in Montreal

January 23, 2006 SGB Update

Cabela's Incorporated is working to bring a retail store to Montreal, Quebec, and the surrounding region. Although planning and discussions are in early stages, Cabela's expects to open the Montreal retail showroom as early as late fall 2007 or

EORA Confirms 2006 Show Dates

January 23, 2006 SGB Update

EORA has confirmed its 2006 show dates with the addition of Preview Shows in mid July for all three regions. The Preview Shows will be structured as smaller events for those members with earlier product previews, ordering (buying program) deadlines and d

Kelty Launches Keltywoman.com

January 23, 2006 SGB Update

Kelty is launching an integrated outreach and marketing campaign designed to create a community for women and rekindle their sense of outdoor adventure. Known as Kelty Woman, the 2006 campaign includes integrated initiatives ranging from a dedicated websi

Axis Outdoor Hires CGPR

January 23, 2006 SGB Update

Axis Outdoor has hired CGPR as its public relations agency of record. CGPR, based in Marblehead, Mass. is a consumer public relations firm with roots in the consumer, outdoor and sporting goods industries…

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