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MoMA Exhibit Features Brunton SolarRoll
Brunton's SolarRoll 14, waterproof, flexible solar panel will be included in an upcoming display at the esteemed New York City Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)…
Hemptown Receives $1.4 million in Equity Financing
Hemptown Clothing Inc. announced the securing of $1.4 million of equity financing. $1.3 million will go to Hemptown's subsidiary, Crailar Fiber Technologies Inc., to be used to begin trials on its advanced natural fiber “Crailar”. The remainder of th
ISIS Appoints New Rocky Mountain Rep
ISIS For Women announced that Polly Tucker was appointed as the company's new independent sales representative for its Rocky Mountain regional territory. Tucker joined the team on September 20, 2005, replacing former representative, Erin Seabury, who
Everlast Signs on For Contender Season 2
Everlast Worldwide Inc. announced that it will continue its strategic merchandise, licensing, and equity alliance and agreement with Contender Partners LLC, involving “The Contender,” the boxing-based reality television show which will air on ESPN in Apri
Golf Town Appoints VP of Business Pro Shop
Golf Town announced the appointment of Stephen Willwerth as vice president of Golf Town's Business Pro Shop. Mr. Willwerth's is charged with significantly growing Golf Town's national corporate promotion business. Mr. Willwerth is an entrep
Icebreaker Taps Mountain Mecca for Northwest Territory
Icebreaker is joining forces with Mountain Mecca rep group in the Northwest territory. Mountain Mecca Principal, Greg McRoberts, and Associate, Brian Wilson, have welcomed Karri Gerling into the Mountain Mecca fold in order to bolster sales and service i
Brooks Taps BioMechanica
Brooks Sports tapped BioMechanica to reinforce its footwear Research & Development program with specialized product development and testing services…
Head Appoints New EVP for Diving Division
Head N.V. announced that Gerald Skrobanek will be promoted to the Executive Vice President of the Diving Division, effective September 28, 2005 when he will also be appointed as President of HTM Sport S.p.A Italy. Gerald replaces Stefano Di Martino who h
Gander Expands Credit Facility by $50 Million
Gander Mountain Company announced that it has expanded its credit facility with Fleet Retail Group, LLC, a Bank of America company. The facility was increased from $225 million to $275 million as permitted under the terms of the agreement, which was signe
Congressman Proposes Sale of 15 National Parks; OIA and Sierra Club Opposed
Frank Hugelmeyer, President of Outdoor Industry Association and Carl Pope, Sierra Club Executive Director
both isssued seperate statements in response to Representative Pombo’s (R, 11th-CA) proposed legislation to sell off 15 National Parks for commercial
Seattle Sports Enters Bike Market
With over 20 years knowledge and experience in creating dry bags, Seattle Sports is taking their dry bag expertise and introducing it to the cycling market. With their main offices in Seattle, a city that has been voted by Bicycling Magazine as one of th
Martinez Appointed to Deckers’ Board
Angel Martinez was appointed to the Deckers Outdoor Corporation Board of Directors, effective September 16, 2005. He had previously been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer on April 11, 2005…
Dragon hires Mike Tobia as Global Team Manager
Dragon Optical hired Mike Tobia as Global Team Manager for both Snow and Wake divisions. Mike joins Dragon fresh from a career as a professional snowboarder with an experienced background in marketing and communications…
Axcent Sports to Bring Descente Run and Bike Apparel to Europe
Axcent Sports, the exclusive supplier of Descente cycle, run, triathlon and fitness apparel in the USA and Canada has been granted an extended license in the same categories for all of Europe including many non-EU nations, as well as Australia, New Zealan
Sports Chalet Shareholders Ratify Measures
Sport Chalet, Inc. announced the results of its annual meeting of stockholders held September 20, 2005. Shareholders approved a number of measures, including the election of three directors, an increase in the number of outstanding shares and the creation
