Avocet Sports Technology, based in Menlo Park, CA, has filed a lawsuit against Amer Sports and its subsidiary, Suunto USA, for infringing on three patents for altimeter devices. The suit seeks monetary damages in excess of $20 million. ..
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American Rec Replaces President
George Grabner “retired” unexpectedly as president of American Recreation Products (ARP) last week after 16 years serving in the post…
Nature Valley, American Hiking Society Name Finalists for Save the Trails Funding
Nature Valley and the American Hiking Society have announced 20 nonprofit organizations around the country have been named finalists for Save the Trails funding. Save the Trails, in cooperation with the American Hiking Society National Trails Fund, will a
CW-X Partners with American Trail Running Association
Wacoal Sports Science Corp. entered into an agreement with the Teva U.S. Mountain Running Team to provide its CW-X Conditioning Wear running tights for the 2009 team. Teva has been the title sponsor and provided the team’s official footwear since 2002…
Amer Sued by Avocet Sports Technology
Avocet Sports Technology, based in Menlo Park, CA, has filed a lawsuit against Amer Sports and its subsidiary, Suunto USA, for infringing on three patents for altimeter devices. The suit seeks monetary damages in excess of $20 million…
Hanesbrands Moves Sewing from Central America to Asia
Hanesbrands Inc. plans to increase production in Asia by closing down manufacturing operations in the Western Hemisphere. The move, which is expected to be completed by the end of summer 2009, will consolidate production through nine plant closures in fiv
Amer Sports Acquires Bulgarian Ski Supplier
Amer Sports Corp. has acquired all the ski manufacturing assets of its long-term Bulgarian subcontractor, Pamporovo Ski, and as a result has assumed full control of its operations. The price paid for all the acquired assets is approximately €5 million($7.
Hanesbrands Moves Sewing from Central America to Asia
Hanesbrands Inc., the parent of Champion and Hanes, will move all its sewing operations in North and Central America to Asia in a major restructuring aimed at streamlining its supply chain. The changes will eliminate 8,100 jobs in the Western Hemisphere b
Amer Sports Sees Tough Q4 Ahead
Amer Sports could see a “challenging” fourth quarter as economic problems from the United States spill over into Europe, a senior company official said. “There are signs of weakening macro economy also in Europe,” said company spokesperson Pekka Paalanne.
Amer Sports Sees “Challenging” Q4
Amer Sports could see a “challenging” fourth quarter as economic problems from the United States spill over into Europe, a senior company official said. “There are signs of weakening macro economy also in Europe. The fourth quarter could be rather challen
America Bikes Names New Campaign Director
America Bikes, the coalition of national bicycling and trail advocacy groups, has hired Caron Whitaker as campaign director. Whitaker will coordinate the efforts of America Bikes over the next several years, as the federal transportation legislation progr
ASSOS of Switzerland Opens North American Operation
Cycling apparel maker ASSOS of Switzerland has opened its own North American operation in Chicago and terminated its 13-year contract with Illinois-based Ochsner International, Inc. ASSOS North America will now manage all sales and marketing efforts for t
ASICS America Expands into New Irvine HQ
ASICS America plans to move its corporate headquarters to a larger space in Irvine, CA to accommodate its growing business. The new headquarters, located just a few miles east of its current location, will add an additional 11,000 square feet of space for
Taiwan Bicycle Exports Soar in North America
Taiwan's unit exports of bicycles to North America during the first six months of 2008 rose by 19% to 386,671 bikes from 325,745 bikes in the same period a year earlier, according to statistics from the Taiwan Bicycle Exporters' Association. By
ASICS America Expands Corporate Headquarters
ASICS America is moving its corporate headquarters to a larger space in Irvine, CA. The new headquarters is just a few miles east of its current location and will add an additional 11,000 square feet of space. The move is scheduled for September 19, 2008.