GSM Outdoors Acquires Mid-America Rod Company
Located in Arkansas, Mid-America Rod Company has been manufacturing fishing rods in the U.S. since 1976. The company manufactures its signature series of Virtus Rods and produces OEM rods for other companies.
BKK Hooks International Names President of Sales
Michael Sullivan was appointed president of sales and will head a team responsible for expanding commercial sales operations in the Americas, reporting to BKK America’s general manager Magnus Gunnarsson.
VRX Fishing Sees Founder’s Sons Taking Reins in Joint Role
The parent company to the X Zone Lures and The Rod Glove brands confirmed that brothers Zac and Nick Van Ryn, the sons of founder and president Jim Van Ryn, took over the company’s reins on April 1.
EXEC: Escalade Ramps up Cash Generation; Cuts Inventory 24 Percent
Despite a high-single-digit decline in Q4 sales, Escalade, Inc. characterized its fourth quarter as delivering a strong finish to the last year, with “improved gross margins, robust cash generation and a significant reduction in leverage.”
March Manufacturing PMI at 50.3 Percent; Textile Mills Lead Sector with Growth
A Manufacturing PMI above 42.5 percent, over a period of time, generally indicates an expansion of the overall economy.
Escalade Sales Decline Moderates in Q4; Down DD for Year After Tougher H1
The parent of the Brunswick Billiards, Stiga, Accudart, Rave Sports, Victory Tailgate, Onix, Goalrilla, Lifeline Fitness, Woodplay, and Bear Archery brands saw total net sales decline 9.2 percent on a year-over-year basis in the fourth quarter.
Rapala VMC Sees Shuffling of Operations Leadership Roles
Stanislas de Castelnau, EVP and head of operations retired at the end of March after a 23-year career at Rapala VMC. Tuomas Akkanen, EVP and head of group supply chain and winter sports, and COO Jean-Philippe Nicolle will succeed him.
EXEC: Vista Outdoor Re-Files CFIUS Notice to Extend Review Period for Ammo Business Sale
Vista Outdoor, Inc. and Czechoslovak Group a.s. (CSG) voluntarily withdrew and re-filed their joint voluntary notice to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) to allow CFIUS additional time to conduct diligence on the proposed sale.
Oregon Campers More Likely to Camp Alone and for Free
In its 2024 Camping Report, The Dyrt reported that one-third (33.5 percent) of Oregon campers camped alone in 2023, higher than the 12 percent national average.
The James Brand Expands Leadership Team, Relocates HQ
The James Brand has expanded its corporate leadership team with the appointment of Justin Baar to global digital commerce manager and Daniel Sledd to senior global production and inventory manager.
Ski-Doo Parent Sees Fiscal Q4 Hurt by Sales Incentives, Weaker Winter Weather
BRP, Inc., the parent company of the Ski-Doo, Sea-Doo and Lynx power sports brands, reported Q4 results were mainly driven by a decrease in Seasonal Products deliveries and tough comps against a strong fourth quarter in the prior fiscal year.
EXEC: Researching Exposures & Effects from PFAS and Consumer Textiles on Human Health
The study is meant to provide insights into the measurement of PFAS in a variety of consumer textiles and how these PFAS enter the human body. But a funny thing happened on the way to the results, The pattern of PFAS detection in the evaluated textiles does not fully align with reported human serum levels.
Astral Taps Bluewater Trading to Rep the Midwest Region
Bluewater Trading covers Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, the Dakotas, and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
Tedder Industries Appoints VP of Finance
Under Andrew Williams’ guidance, the company’s finance team is poised to drive the next phase of its growth strategy, enhancing profitability and instilling operational efficiencies throughout the organization.
EXEC: Colt CZ Sees Firearms Unit Sales Fall 10 Percent in 2023 as U.S. Market Declines
The number of firearms sold in 2023 decreased by 10.4 percent compared to 2022, reaching 621 thousand units sold, primarily due to lower demand in the U.S. commercial market.
