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News briefsShimano reduces water use and pledges plastic reduction
In its latest “ESG Sheet,” the company’s annual report on environmental, social and corporate governance initiatives, Shimano said it would reduce water consumption in its factories by about 7 percent by 2020, continuing a trend that began at least four years ago. The Japanese company that develops, produces and globally ...
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ArticleRapala bounces back in the second half of 2020
The Finnish manufacturer of fishing lures had a difficult start in 2020, ending the first six months with a net loss of €3.8 million due to the impact of lockdowns. But in the second half, business picked up for Rapala VMC, as fishing gained popularity as an activity that is ...
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ArticleShimano reports a good year
Despite restrictions across the world in response to Covid-19, interest in bicycles and fishing boosted demand for Shimano’s products. The Japanese company’s sales in 2020 were up by 4.1 percent from 2019 to 378,040 million yen (€2.98bn-$3.61bn), while net income increased by 22.5 percent to ¥63,472 million (€501.2m-$606.5m). The gross ...
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News briefsFeHoVa 2021 will be digital only
Hungexpo has announced that due to the coronavirus-related restrictions announced by the Hungarian government on Jan. 18, this year’s edition of FeHoVa, Hungary’s biggest exhibition on fishing, hunting and arms, will not take place in the physical space but, for the first time, as a virtual event only. The 28th ...
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ArticleJohnson Outdoors sees good results in Q1
Johnson Outdoors delivered another strong quarter thanks to robust sales of fishing, camping and watercraft recreational products. The management said that the pandemic has resulted in increased consumer interest and participation in the great outdoors, which created a high demand for outdoor products during the last half of the prior ...
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ArticleEU panel proposes restrictions on lead use in fishing and outdoor firearms use
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has brought forward a proposal for further EU-wide restrictions on the use of lead in fishing sinkers and lures, and ammunition for hunting and outdoor sports shooting. The proposal addresses the risks of lead in these activities to people, wildlife and the environment. ECHA assessed ...
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The 2021 RYBOMANIA Poznań Fair has been canceled
Another major fishing show has been canceled due to the uncertainty of the coronavirus pandemic. Grupa MTP has announced that the RYBOMANIA Poznań Fair in Poland, one of the largest fishing events in Europe, has been canceled, Angling International reports. The event was scheduled to take place on March 5-7. ...
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ArticleVista Outdoor’s momentum continues
Vista Outdoor reported another record set of results for the third quarter, after a better-than-expected second quarter, led by ammunition sales and revenues from the recently-acquired Remington business. The U.S.-based manufacturer of ammunition and outdoor sports products said that sales surged by 35 percent in the three months ended Dec. ...
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Open Air Group acquires WeHunt
Swedish Open Air Group (OAG) is continuing on its growth path. After investing in the Garphyttan brand in December and acquiring 100 percent of the shares in Ultracom in early January, the Stockholm-based group has now acquired 100 percent of the shares in WeHunt. WeHunt is the largest digital platform ...
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Rapala acquires Okuma brand and associated property rights in Europe and Russia
Rapala VMC and Okuma Fishing Tackle have agreed that Okuma will transfer to Rapala its European and Russian trademarks and associated intangible assets against consideration of $8 million. The two companies have also agreed to conclude a supply agreement for the area. Okuma will become the flagship brand in Rapala’s ...
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Bait-Tech ensures uninterrupted distribution in the EU after Brexit
Bait-Tech, part of the Donald Cooke Group, has signed a licensing agreement with Pro Line Carp Products, a manufacturer in the Netherlands, to ensure an uninterrupted supply of its products throughout the EU in the post-Brexit times. Bait-Tech, a family-run business founded by Peter Clapperton, is a major U.K.-based exporter ...
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Experience the World of Fly Fishing postponed until October
Experience the World of Fly Fishing (EWF), Europe’s largest fly fishing show, has been postponed until October due to ongoing uncertainty caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. The 16th edition of the event, which was set to take place at Forum Fürstenfeld in Fürstenfeldbruck near Munich, Germany, on April 17-18, has ...
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News briefsA Band of Anglers wants to expand distribution worldwide
According to reports by Angling International, A Band of Anglers (ABOA) is planning to grow its range of distributors and retailers worldwide. The Florida-based business, which covers all of the continental U.S. and Hawaii, already sells selected ABOA lures in Europe via its exclusive distributor, Ultimate Fishing, and is now ...
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Carrefour National Pêche et Loisirs and Salon de la Pêche en Mer postponed to 2022
Two major fishing shows in France have been forced to cancel their 2021 editions due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. The organizers of the Carrefour National Pêche et Loisirs, which was scheduled to take place at the Grande Halle d’Auvergne in Cournon-d’Auvergne, near Clermont Ferrand, on April 9-11, have announced ...
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ArticleRocky Brands invests $230m to buy footwear brands from Honeywell
Rocky Brands has agreed to acquire the performance and lifestyle footwear business of the U.S. conglomerate Honeywell International for $230 million. The deal is expected to close in the first quarter of 2021. The assets acquired are The Original Muck Boot Company, Xtratuf, Servus, Neos and Ranger. Thanks to the ...
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U.K. trade group clarifies trading rules for tackle shops during lockdown
The Angling Trades Association (ATA), the British tackle industry’s voice, has released guidelines to tackle shops following complaints that there was “total confusion” around the government’s directions during the third lockdown in England. The ATA represents angling manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, fisheries, publishers and distributors. To clear up misunderstandings about whether ...
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European Anglers Association joins call for new nature reserve in East Tyrol
The European Anglers Association (EAA) has joined a call to halt hydropower projects currently planned on a network of glacial wild rivers in Austria’s East Tyrol region. The Isel Manifesto, signed by 41 other organizations, asks instead to create a new nature reserve and the introduction of naturalization and species ...
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New VP Marketing for Grundéns USA
Grundéns, a Swedish fishing apparel and footwear manufacturer, has hired Ashley Williams as VP of marketing for its U.S. operations. Williams most recently served as senior director of global marketing for Keen, where he led the creation and execution of the company’s omnichannel brand strategy, go-to-market process and fully integrated ...
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News briefsFishing is finally permitted in England during the lockdown
The U.K. Government has rescinded its ban on fishing in England during the third coronavirus-related lockdown, which entered into force earlier this week. The Department for Culture Media and Sport has now confirmed that “fishing is allowed as exercise as long as participants adhere to the rules on staying local, ...
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Leatherman might work on tighter retail strategy
U.S. magazine Inside Outdoor has reported that Leatherman plans to realign and reduce its wholesale distribution partners in North America to create a “more consistent brand experience” for the Leatherman customer base. To streamline its retail strategy, the company plans to exit several accounts by the end of the first ...
