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Scott USA has signed James Nishida to the company’s bike group. Nishida will be the sales manager for the Southern California territory. With more than 14 years of experience, Nishida got his start in the cycling industry working for REI, and later owned

Pacific Cycle has extended its contract with PTI Sports through 2008. PTI Sports develops bicycle parts and accessories, such as helmets, pumps and saddles, for several Pacific Cycle brands, including Schwinn, Schwinn Sting Ray, GT, Mongoose and Dyno…

Two whitewater paddlesports industry powerhouses in Colorado are making huge waves as a result of a cooperative operating agreement that plays to each others’ strongest suits. Colorado Kayak Supply and Rocky Mountain Outdoor Center, both headquartered in

Outlast Technologies, Inc. has signed a new partnership with Eddie Bauer, the premium outdoor-inspired casual wear brand, to offer consumers the first active lifestyle sweaters with Smart Fabric Technology™. Outlast has also inked a deal with Bernette Tex

Outdoor Retailer plans to produce the Outdoor Retailer and Summer Trade Expos in Salt Lake City, Utah through 2009. This commitment to remain in Salt Lake City is contingent upon a final contract and financing from the city to expand the Salt Palace Conv

John Stahler continues as CEO of the Tecnica Group in the U.S. He will manage the groups’ activities in the United States. Sam Cook has been promoted to Vice President of Sales for Tecnica USA’s and Völkl Sport America’s Winter Divisions. Assuming Cook’s

The United States Congress has approved $21 million for Polartec garments for the US Military in the 2005 Defense Spending Bill. Included in this funding is $1.5 million to continue research and development of electronic textiles for the Army’s Combat Cas

Vancouver-Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC), Canada's largest outdoor clothing and equipment retailer, will open its tenth and newest store in North Vancouver late this fall. The 11,800 square-foot North Vancouver store will open upon completion of an e

Scott USA has secured the services of Ptarmigan Associates, Inc. as sales representatives for SCOTT bicycles in the Colorado and New Mexico territories. John Gerritsen said, “I have worked with Scott Montgomery in the past and I believe he will quickly gu

TFO, an OEM hydration bladder manufacturer, will consolidate manufacturing and distribution in Rochester, NY effective August 23. Design and Development offices with remain in Logan, Utah. Nalge Nunc International, acquired TFO in 2002. Earlier this yea

Pacific Sunwear's net income for Q2 2004 increased 44% to $19.3 million, or 25 cents per share, diluted, compared to $13.4 million, or 17 cents per share, diluted, for the Q2, 2003. Total sales for the second quarter were $274.8 million, an increase