All Camping articles – Page 36
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News briefsTravel and leisure show f.re.e in Munich canceled
Messe München, organizer of the travel and leisure show f.re.e, and the organizers of the Munich Auto Days, which are usually held simultaneously, have decided in consultation with the industry to cancel the events scheduled for Feb. 16-20, 2022. Messe München had held on to the event until the end, ...
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ArticleDometic’s top line boosted by M&A, optimistic about demand outlook
Dometic reported sales in the fourth quarter of 5,542 million Swedish kronor (€532.0m-$593.9m) , an increase of 32 percent on the previous year, as management expressed optimism on the demand outlook in coming quarters but warned about persistent clouds on the supply chain front. Sales growth at the Swedish specialist ...
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News briefsKlean Kanteen launches industry’s first recycled stainless steel product
Klean Kanteen, the Californian climate-neutral certified, family and employee-owned specialist for sustainable drinkware, is switching to certified 18/8 stainless steel, which is made from 90 percent recycled stainless steel. The company is thus revolutionizing its production, which in the future will be based almost entirely on recycled materials. By using ...
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News briefsPolartec launches “Outdoors are for Everyone” campaign on diversity
Polartec kicks off the new year with a new digital campaign, “Outdoors are for Everyone,” showcasing the diversity of nature and outdoor enthusiasts. The fabric specialist has created a separate web page for the project. The central element of the campaign is a two-minute video scored by Grammy Award nominees ...
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News briefsGathr Outdoors acquires Cascadia Vehicle Tents
Gathr Outdoors, formerly known as MacNeill Pride Group, continues its commitment to the broader outdoor market with another acquisition. The company announced Jan. 24 that it has purchased Oregon-based Cascadia Vehicle Tents (CVT), a family-owned company that has made a name for itself designing vehicle rooftop tents, awnings, off-road trailers ...
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Gear Aid buys Heroclip carabiner line from Lulabop
Gear Aid Inc., a Washington-based manufacturer and distributor of outdoor gear care and repair products, acquired the Heroclip® swivel carabiner product line from Lulabop Inc., also from Washington. The new product is meant to strengthen the fast-growing line of Gear Aid Adventure Tools™. Gear Aid’s affiliate company McNett Europe ...
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ArticleDeuter pushes ahead with climate strategy
Under the motto “Changing for the better means taking responsibility” – part of the Deuter Promise, which calls for 360-degree responsibility – German backpack and sleeping bag manufacturer Deuter is launching a new sustainability strategy. One of the six fields of action anchored within addresses climate protection – with the ...
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News briefsOsprey opts for recycled fabrics for new fall 2022 styles
For Fall 2022, backpack specialist Osprey announced a shift to 100 percent recycled fabrics in the main bodies of all new SKUs introduced for the fall 2022 line. According to a company release, this move reduces Osprey’s impact by 30 to 40 percent compared to using virgin materials. For Fall ...
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News briefsClarus appoints GM for Rhino-Rack USA
Utah-based Clarus Corp. has appointed Greg Heichelbech as the new GM of Rhino-Rack USA, the U.S. branch of Australian overlanding company Rhino-Rack, which Clarus acquired in the summer of 2021. Heichelbech has over 30 years of leadership, operations, and sales and marketing experience working in the branded aftermarket, powersports and ...
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News briefsCordura launches re/cor RN66 Nylon fabric line from pre-consumer waste
For fall 2023, Invista brand Cordura has introduced a new collection of nylon 6.6 fabrics from recycled raw material marketed under the Cordura re/cor line of recycled fibers. Re/cor is a trademark applied in November 2021 and works as a Cordura sub-brand for GRS (Global Recycled Standard) certified post-consumer recycled ...
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ArticleMacNeill Pride Group rebrands as Gathr Outdoors
After acquiring several outdoor brands over the past two years, U.S.-based MacNeill Pride Group (MPG) quickly began to crystallize a growing commitment to outdoor sports and related activities. In addition to the acquisitions of the Orca, GCI Outdoor, Klymit and Rightline Gear brands, the appointment of CEO Keith Bornholtz and ...
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ArticleHelen of Troy raises outlook after Osprey acquisition, strong Q3 showing
Helen of Troy, the El Paso, Texas-based consumer goods company that owns outdoor drinkware brand Hydro Flask and Oxo and recently closed a deal to acquire backpack manufacturer Osprey Packs, raised its guidance for the full fiscal year to take into account that acquisition and after posting better-than-expected results in ...
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News briefsYeti to establish European subsidiary
Yeti Coolers, a wholly owned subsidiary of publicly traded Yeti Holdings headquartered in Austin, Texas, has announced that it is currently planning to move into its first European office in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, as part of a gradual internationalization effort. Yeti is currently already present in 20 European countries, having ...
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News briefsFrench Outdoor Awards 2022 enter last judging round
The French Outdoor Awards 2022, organized by the Outdoor Sports Valley (OSV) trade association, have entered their final stage: After the judgment of 18 products in June and September, twelve more aspirants are now undergoing the scrutiny of the testers. The candidates are: The smart glasses AR-1 by Altitude Eyewear, ...
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ArticleJohnson Outdoors Q4 sales rise slightly over “unprecedented” 2020
Johnson Outdoors saw sales inch up slightly in the fourth quarter of its financial year, as demand for fishing, camping and water recreation products remained strong following “unprecedented” growth in the year-earlier and diving continued a recovery underway since the third quarter. Total company sales in the three months ended ...
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News briefsSolo boosts sales with acquisitions, but added expenses weaken income
Solo Brands, the U.S. company that began trading on the New York Stock Exchange in October and owns the Solo Stove, Chubbies, Oru Kayak and Isle Paddleboard brands, reported that net income attributable to Solo Stove Holdings fell 79 percent to $1.2 million from $10.3 million in the third and ...
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News briefsDeuter and manufacturer Vina Duke win sustainability award for global partnership
The fourth edition of the Global Business Partnerships Award (part of the German Sustainability Awards) went to German brand Deuter and its Vietnamese partner company Vina Duke. The jury honored the 30-year old corporate partnership between the two companies as outstanding in the industry. Based in Ho Chi Minh City, ...
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ArticleSchwan-Stabilo's outdoor division grows 16% in 20/21 despite lockdowns
Despite Covid-19, the German Schwan-Stabilo group achieved sales growth of 2.2 percent to €623.2 million in fiscal 2020/21 (previous year: €609.8 million). The Stabilo (writing utensils) and Outdoor subgroups, which grew significantly despite the pandemic, contributed substantially to this. For the group’s Cosmetics segment, the impact of the pandemic was ...
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News briefsSamaya auctions one-of-a-kind tent for a good cause on Black Friday weekend
French company Samaya has decided to create a unique version of its Samaya2.5 tent – a “Black Edition” – and auctions it from Friday, Nov. 26, (Black Friday) until Monday, Nov. 29, on its website and donate all proceeds to charity. Samaya is working with the Kilian Jornet Foundation to ...
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News briefsEquip Outdoor opens European service and repair center for Rab and Lowe Alpine products
With a newly opened European service and repair center in Leusden, Netherlands, Equip Outdoor Technologies Ltd. takes another step towards its goal to reach net-zero by 2030. The new Equip service center is available to retailers and end-users in Western and Central Europe and will provide repair and wash services ...
