Hi-Tec Canada appointed David Battler as CEO.  Battler brings with him over 25 years of footwear industry know how from leading outdoor footwear brands.
 
“We've hired a veteran in the business who brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table,” said Bill Berta, CEO, Hi-Tec USA. “David is committed to giving the best service to our existing business as well as identifying new and exciting ways to grow our Canada business.”
 
Established in 1978, Modesto, CA-based Hi-Tec Sports USA, Inc. pioneered the original lightweight hiking boot. Today, Hi-Tec Sports USA continues to design and develop authentic outdoor footwear to meet the needs of the ever-evolving outdoor consumer, while Magnum USA, a division of Hi-Tec Sports USA, leads the uniform and work footwear market. Hi-Tec Sports USA launched distribution of Golf footwear in 2003. The privately owned parent company, Hi-Tec Sports, based in the United Kingdom, leads the market in golf, court and outdoor footwear categories. Hi-Tec Sports distributes in over 70 countries, selling over 10 million pairs of footwear annually.