All Outdoor Industry Compass articles in Volume 14, Issue 19 – Page 3

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    Fazua acquires Innotorq

    2021-09-22T07:41:00Z

    German e-bike drivetrain manufacturer Fazua has acquired Innotorq, an inventor of a unique and patented integrated torque sensor technology for hub motors. No details of the sale price were disclosed. Fazua is taking over all business operations and will seamlessly transfer Innotorq technology and components to customers. The acquisition is ...

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    Lenzing expands Tencel-branded fibers to new Refibra upcycling technology

    2021-09-22T07:40:00Z

    Celebrating the first anniversary of the launch of carbon-zero Tencel™ branded fibers, Austrian Lenzing Group announced the expansion of carbon-zero Tencel branded fibers to Refibra™ technology to address the growing industry demand around circular fashion and carbon neutrality. The first carbon-zero Tencel branded Lyocell and Modal fibers, which launched last ...

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    ​Deuter introduces head of sales

    2021-09-21T14:07:00Z

    German backpack and sleeping bag manufacturer Deuter has only now officially announced that Gerrit Pfurr was promoted to general sales manager for all sales areas in July 2020. Pfurr’s core task is the sustainable realignment of the Deuter sales organization. The goal is to continue to grow internationally while preserving ...

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    Patagonia and Natural Fiber Welding reaffirm commitment to sustainable materials

    2021-09-21T11:12:00Z

    Natural Fiber Welding (NFW), a U.S.-based company that develops technologies based on the sustainable use of plants and natural fibers to create durable textiles, and Patagonia announced their collaboration and shared commitment to developing and disseminating circular solutions in textiles. The partners said that with Patagonia’s support, NFW would continue ...

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    Review (and general observations) of British OIA AGM

    2021-09-21T10:54:00Z

    This last week saw the British Outdoor Industry (OIA) have their annual gathering (to go through the financial reporting on their trade body) and bring together their membership – based on the principle that if the trade works together, more can be achieved. It was at the same event in ...

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    ​Bollé Brands Group with executive changes for e-com, CSR, marketing and sales

    2021-09-21T10:14:00Z

    Bollé Brands Group has hired new staff for its marketing, business, e-commerce and corporate social responsibility departments to support the plan to strengthen both its digital and local presence, raise awareness of all the group’s brands - Bollé, Cébé, Spy+ and Serengeti - and strengthen its socially responsible investment policy. ...

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    Ego Movement signs strategic partnership with TVS Motor Company

    2021-09-21T09:57:00Z

    As part of an agreed strategic partnership, Indian two- and three-wheeler manufacturer TVS Motor Company has acquired a (unspecified) majority stake in e-bike provider Ego Movement. The partnership was signed on Sept. 16. Ego Movement is an (e-)brand of Zurich-based Swiss Go AG. For TVS, the deal is the second ...

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    Short Stops Week 38, 2021

    2021-09-21T08:07:00Z

    CSR & SUSTAINABILITY +++ To draw attention to the issue of sustainability in the Alps, former German ski racer Felix Neureuther has published an illustrated book (“Our Alps”) with National Geographic, in which he describes his favorite hikes and provides an emotional picture of flora and fauna worthy of protection ...

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    Berghaus launches major tree planting commitment

    2021-09-20T13:54:00Z

    Berghaus has committed to planting two million trees each year through The Good Wood Project. The newly launched initiative is part of the company’s overall goal to achieve net-zero emissions by 2030, in a sustainable and multi-faceted effort to reduce and offset the environmental impact of its business activities. The ...

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    Keen launches bonus program for social commitment

    2021-09-20T11:36:00Z

    Keen has launched the “Keen Corps” program, a bonus program for voluntary work, donations to non-profit organizations and purchases. With the loyalty program, the company aims to reward those who give back to the community. Registered customers can earn points in exchange for access to exclusive products and events. Individual ...

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    New investor for Finnish FootBalance

    2021-09-20T07:06:00Z

    FootBalance, a Finnish manufacturer of custom insoles, has entered into a partnership with a new investor, London-based IPGL Limited. IPGL has acquired Scope Growth II L.P.’s shares in the company. “FootBalance has during our ownership evolved from a local provider of insoles to become a global category leader in foot ...

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    Rab and Kendal Mountain Festival announce “The Mountain People Film Grant”

    2021-09-17T12:56:00Z

    Rab (owned by Equip Outdoor Technologies Ltd.) will be awarding “The Mountain People Film Grant” at this year’s Kendal Mountain Festival, which will run from Nov. 18 to 21. Equip brands Rab and Lowe Alpine have been long-standing partners of the festival, and the grant is part of their support ...