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News briefsRenewcell expands Circulose supplier network
Swedish textile recycler Renewcell has announced the expansion of its Circulose supplier network to 116 members. Circulose is Renewcell’s 100 percent recycled textile pulp, generated from cotton-rich textile waste. Initially composed of 47 yarn and textile producers, the Circulose Supplier Network has now evolved to include a diverse range of ...
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News briefsParlee Cycles changes owner
Source: Parlee Composites John Harrison, new owner of Parlee Massachusetts-based company Parlee Cycles has been acquired by avid cyclist and independent investor John Harrison, effective Oct. 1, 2023. The acquisition of the brand and 100 percent of Parlee Cycles’ assets signals the end of their restructuring process ...
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News briefsHyosung expands global marketing team
In support of its continued global business growth, South Korean sustainable textile solutions provider Hyosung has hired marketing strategist Christiane Rauch as Senior Consultant Northern Europe - Hyosung Spandex and outdoor industry expert Laura Nilo as its new US Marketing Manager, West Coast. Rauch, based in Germany, is an experienced ...
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News briefsClarus retains financial advisor for possible sale of Precision Sport segment
In response to the non-binding expression of interest by Warren B. Kanders, Clarus Corp.’s Executive Chairman, to acquire the company’s Precision Sport segment, which includes the Sierra Bullets and Barnes Bullets subsidiaries, the special committee of Salt Lake City, Utah-based Clarus’s Board of Directors hired Houlihan Lokey as the special ...
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News briefsTimberland appoints new CMO
Source: Timberland Maisie Willoughby, Timberland’s new VP, CMO Timberland has hired Maisie Willoughby as the brand’s new Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, effective Oct. 16. In her new role, Willoughby will drive the global brand strategy and vision for Timberland, which is owned by VF Corp. ...
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News briefsHaglöfs presents Outsiders by Nature Film Festival 2023
Now in its third year, the Outsiders by Nature Film Festival presented by Haglöfs puts a spotlight on the journeys undertaken by Haglöfs’ community of adventure-seeking ambassadors. Screening events, each showcasing a selection of this year’s festival films and cameos by some of Haglöfs’ adventurous ambassadors, will take place this ...
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News briefsEdelrid expanding in Europe
With the acquisition of the Slovakian rope manufacturer Žilmont s.r.o., German climbing specialist Edelrid is expanding its production capacities in Central and Eastern Europe. Since Oct. 1, 2023, the Slovakian rope manufacturer belongs to the Edelrid Group and operates under the name Edelrid Slovakia s.r.o. In addition to Edelrid North ...
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News briefsNew management for Brose’s e-bike segment
Source: Brose Daniel Wolde-Giorgis With immediate effect, Dr. Daniel Wolde-Giorgis is taking over the management of Brose Antriebstechnik, the e-bike division of the German automotive supplier Brose. Wolde-Giorgis will continue to drive Brose’s development as a system provider for e-bikes and strategically expand the service offering. Wolde-Giorgis’ ...
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News briefsRECCO teams up with American Institute for Avalanche Research
Recco, known worldwide as a provider of avalanche burial location technology, has partnered with the American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE) to support the institute’s Women’s Mentorship Program. The partnership will raise awareness of Recco technology among AIARE instructors and students and show them how to incorporate it ...
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News briefsAmerican Outdoor Brands appoints Chief Operating Officer
U.S. holding company American Outdoor Brands (AOB), whose primary brands include makers of firearms for hunting as well as law enforcement equipment products and other outdoor products, announced that Brent Vulgamott, Vice President of Sales, Operations & Analytics, has been appointed to the newly created position of Chief Operating Officer, ...
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News briefsTMC and ZDHC Foundation collaborate to combat microfibers
The Microfibre Consortium (TMC) and the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals Roadmap to Zero Programme (ZDHC) have teamed up to publish a guide to tackling microfiber loss in the textile industry that will enable supply chains, brands and retailers to take effective action against microfiber pollution. Key ...
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News briefsDeuter’s repair service embarks on third German Promise Tour
In October and November 2023, backpack and sleeping bag specialist Deuter will repair used and aging Deuter backpacks, sleeping bags or accessories at selected retailers in Freiburg, Gersthofen, Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Munich, Germany, and provide information about its sustainability strategies. Usually, the products are sent to the company headquarters in Gersthofen ...
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News briefsMoncler and Adidas Originals launch collection
Moncler’s and Adidas Originals’ new collection is designed for explorers, with Moncler’s mountain birthplace meeting Adidas Originals’ urban metropolitan footing. The campaign is titled The Art of Explorers. “With human endeavor a core ideal of both brands, the explorer steps into the spotlight as a shared figurehead, represented first through ...
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News briefsBleed wants to become community-based company
The sustainable outdoor brand Bleed from Germany, which ran into economic trouble earlier this year, has turned to its fans and supporters with a new rescue plan. In order to be able to continue operating, the company wants to become a “community-based business.” To this end, the company writes in ...
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News briefsDainese Group appoints Angel Sánchez as its new CEO
Dainese Group, the Italy-based manufacturer of protective equipment and technical gear for motorcycling, mountain biking and winter sports, has appointed Angel Sánchez as the new group’s chief executive, effective Nov. 2. Sànchez will take over from Cristiano Silei, the company’s CEO since 2015, who will transition to non-executive chairman. Sànchez ...
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News briefsYarns and fiber exhibition Filo closes with positive results
The 60th edition of the international yarns and fiber exhibition Filo, which took place at Allianz MiCo in Milan on Sept. 20-21, closed with “very good results,” according to AssoServizi Biella, which organizes the show. There was an increase of 30 percent in the number of exhibitors. The Cotton Egypt ...
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News briefsWFSGI / McKinsey & Company
Sporting Goods Industry SurveySGI Europe would like to invite you to participate in this year’s WFSGI / McKinsey Sporting Goods Industry Survey.
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News briefsJanne Mahlamäki appointed GM EMEA at Grundéns
Swedish fishing apparel and footwear manufacturer Grundéns has appointed Janne Mahlamäki as new General Manager for the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region. Mahlamäki brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record in the outdoor and fishing industries and will continue Grundéns’ growth and transformation journey in ...
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News briefsSnowboard binding and other everyday items reconceived for the closed loop
UPM Biochemicals has teamed up with the College of Central Saint Martins at the University of the Arts London (UAL) to develop prototypes of products for a “world beyond fossils,” including a modular, interchangeable snowboard binding. The idea is to reduce the amount of materials used while substituting renewables for ...
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News briefsSalomon is welcoming seven para athletes as brand ambassadors
Salomon has announced the inclusion of seven amputee athletes as brand ambassadors. The team is comprised of hikers, snowboarders, runners, cyclists and a dancer, all with a unique story while sharing a common love for the outdoors. The new Salomon brand ambassadors: Jérôme Bernard, triple amputee, is a runner ...
