In a meeting at the White House Tuesday with the top executives of the three biggest U.S. automakers, President Trump described environmental regulations as “out of control” and vowed to remove obstacles for manufacturers and oil companies.
Category: Outdoor
Copp-Dash Inspire Award Opens 2017 Climbing Grant Applications
The award was established in memory of American climbers Jonny Copp and Micah Dash, who were killed in an avalanche in China in May 2009 along with filmmaker Wade Johnson.
Croakies Sold To Hilco Vision
Hilco Vision, based in Plainville, MA, said it is committed to ensuring Croakies maintains its strong footprint within the mountains of the American West, through the company’s Bozeman-based manufacturing facility.
Black Diamond Appoints New VP Of Merchandising
Robert Fry, previously at Mountain Hardwear and The North Face, will oversee all aspects of Black Diamond merchandising.
Swiftwick Launches New Brand Identity
The athletic performance sock brand’s new brand identity is “Chase Adventure. It Fits You.”
President Trump Signs Order To Withdraw From Trans-Pacific Partnership
On his fourth day in office, President Trump signed an executive order formally withdrawing the U.S. from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade deal. Fulfilling a campaign pledge, the Republican had said the trade deal would have damaged U.S. manufacturing.
FDRA Expresses Disappointment In U.S. Withdrawal From TPP
The FDRA called the the U.S. Withdrawal from TPP a “significant lost opportunity for American footwear consumers and businesses.”
Honey Stinger Signs On As USA Nordic Nutrition Sponsor
The manufacturer of honey-based products will supply nutrition for the U.S. Ski Jumping and U.S. Nordic Combined Teams.
Confluence Outdoor Names New GM Of Boardworks
Rogue SUP Founder Rick Karr will now oversee and manage all aspects of the Boardworks business.
ASA Responds To U.S. Fish And Wildlife Service Tackle Restriction
American Sportfishing Association VP of Government Affairs Scott Gudes issued a statement of behalf of the industry.
Seirus Innovation Partners With 686 Technical Apparel
The 686 Winter 2017 glove and mitt collection was designed in collaboration with the manufacturer of cold-weather accessories and technologies.
The Trump Effect On Firearms
Following eight years of explosive growth that saw the number of federally licensed manufacturers more than triple, the firearms industry is poised for consolidation.
The New Primal Expands Southeastern Distribution
The new distribution will expand the responsibly sourced meat snack’s presence in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Georgia, Tennessee and Florida.
Nike And Patagonia Recognized For Combatting Waste
Nike was honored for its efforts on material efficiency and waste reduction, while Patagonia for its long track record of sustainable innovation and its ‘Worn Wear’ initiative.
Force Climbing Partners With IFSC
The recently launched Canadian climbing holds manufacturer is now officially an International Federation of Sport Climbing Main Partner in the holds category.
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