All Outdoor Industry Compass articles in Volume 15, Issue 6 – Page 2
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News briefsThermore launches EVOdown made from recycled PET bottles
Italian ingredient brand Thermore, which specializes in the research, development and production of thermal insulation for apparel, has launched a recycled version of EVOdown, a wrapped type of blow-in fiber made from 100 percent recycled fibers from PET bottles. According to the manufacturer, EVOdown bridges the gap between free fibers ...
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Dimension-Polyant launches cleenTec seal for climate neutral fabrics
The German fabrics supplier Dimension-Polyant has launched a new seal to mark its range of climate-neutral fabrics that are made with recycled, bio-based and/or responsibly sourced material. The portfolio of cleenTEC certified fabrics includes the VX21 range of fabrics, which is now carbon neutral, along with its new RX and ...
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ArticleBain survey shows fast growth of sustainable thinking in Asian countries affected by pollution
The consulting firm Bain & Company has released the outcome of a new study conducted among 16,000 consumers in eleven countries across seven product categories. The interesting results: Most fast-growing Asia-Pacific markets have larger environmentally and socially conscious and health-conscious segments than mature markets like North America or Europe. The ...
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SponsoredYour checklist for your OutDoor by ISPO visit
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Short stops
Short Stops Week 23, 2022
PRODUCT & MARKETING +++ Adidas released its first road cycling shoe with a Boa dial, the Parley Road Shoe BOA, which is made from ocean plastic waste that has been upcycled by Parley, the anti-pollution network +++ TMC Ltd, owner of Nuyarn spinning technology and innovator in high-performance fibers and ...
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News briefsCompass Diversified acquires PrimaLoft
Compass Diversified (CoDi), the Connecticut-based owner of several brands, including Boa Technology, 5.11, Marucci Sports and Velocity Outdoor, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the equity of PrimaLoft Technologies Holdings, Inc, the parent company of the PrimaLoft business and brand, at an enterprise value of ...
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News briefsGathr Outdoors acquires WaterPORT
Gathr Outdoors, known as MacNeill Pride Group until January 2022 and a family of outdoor, camping and recreation brands, announced the acquisition of California-based outdoor adventure water tank manufacturer WaterPORT. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. WaterPORT founder Adrian Frick will report to Cory Tholl, president of Gathr ...
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ArticleBruno Maier takes over helm of UWI from Claude Jordan
Source: UWI Bruno Maier Following the retirement of the previous CEO and president of United Wheels Inc. (UWI, with bicycle brands Batch Bicycles, Buzz E-Bikes, Huffy, Niner Bikes, Royce Union and Vaast Bikes), Claude Jordan, after nearly four years in office, the U.S.-based company, under the wing ...
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News briefsStatus of Accell Group takeover in limbo
The Dutch Accell Group did not receive the required threshold of tendered shares by its June 3, 17:40 CET deadline, casting uncertainty over its proposed €1,145 million takeover by an affiliate of U.S. financial investor KKR (Kohlberg Kravis Roberts) that was formally made on April 6 but first announced in ...
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UTMB World Series has three new official suppliers
UTMB Group and The Ironman Group have announced three new official suppliers for the UTMB World Series. Buff, Compressport and Camelbak are now on board as official suppliers of the series. They are joining series partners Hoka, Dacia and Wahoo. Buff has become the official head and neckwear supplier to ...
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Upway raises $25 million in Series A round
Upway, a French start-up that sells refurbished secondhand e-bikes, has raised $25 million in a Series A round led by Exor Seeds and Sequoia Capital. Origins, the fund backed by professional soccer players like Blaise Matuidi, N’Golo Kanté, Olivier Giroud, and rugby player Antoine Dupont, is also participating in the ...
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News briefsJack Wolfskin premiers new 3D-print technology for backpack carrying systems
Source: Jack Wolfskin Aerorise In cooperation with the 3D printing specialist Carbon and polymer company Oechsler (the same that has developed the circular TPU backpack with Vaude), Jack Wolfskin will go to market with a new backpack utilizing printed back panel elements in the fall of 2022. ...
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News briefsWorld Bicycle Day on June 3
World Bicycle Day is celebrated on June 3 every year since the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) established it during the 72nd Regular Session of the UNGA in New York City on April 12, 2018. The resolution was adopted by a consensus of all 193 Member States. The UNGA declaration ...
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ArticleSchöffel publishes sustainability report 2021
Source: Schöffel Sustainability Report 21 In its comprehensive sustainability report just published, Schöffel looks back on the efforts made to improve on transparency of the supply chain, product longevity and a reduction of CO2 emissions. Firstly, Schöffel collaborated for the first time with the University of Augsburg ...
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ArticleNordic Swan Ecolabel increases focus on textiles
The Nordic Swan Ecolabel has announced new requirements for clothing and other textile products. The official and currently most important ”sustainability” label of all the Nordic countries (Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland), which has so far been used more for other consumer goods such as soaps, detergents, etc., is ...
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News briefsAll 14 candidates for French Outdoor Awards are on display at OutDoor by ISPO
The French Outdoor Awards for the 22/23 seasons, organized by Outdoor Sports Valley (OSV), kick off with a product exhibition at the upcoming OutDoor by ISPO. All 14 candidates for the following awards round, which will be ending with an award ceremony in January 2023, are on display at the ...
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ArticleSSU’s sales bolstered by acquisitions
Signa Sports United (SSU), battling worsening consumer sentiment in Europe and persistent bike/e-bike shortages as headwinds, expanded second-quarter revenues by 47.5 percent to €269.0 million from €182.0 million. The increases were aided by including results from its recent WiggleCRC and Tennis Express acquisitions (closed on Dec. 14 and Dec. ...
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ArticleWorn Again Technologies builds textile recycling demo plant in Switzerland
Worn Again Technologies, a U.K.-based technology licensing company, reported that it is in the final planning stages of an innovative demonstration plant that will display its cutting-edge polymer processing technologies for textile recycling. The plant, which the business will build and run, will be built in Winterthur, Switzerland, and will ...
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News briefsHaglöfs recruits global finance director
Source: Haglöfs Joakim Nyhage, global finance director at Haglöfs Swedish brand Haglöfs has a new global finance director in Joakim Nyhage. He will work with the finance department to set and implement financial goals and closely with CEO Fredrik Ohlsson to realize the brand’s visions. Nyhage joined ...
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News briefsKaty Bond is the new CEO of Rocky Mountain
Canadian mountain bike brand Rocky Mountain has appointed Katy Bond as its new CEO, succeeding company owner Raymond Duitl in the position. Bond has been the general manager of the North Vancouver, B.C.-based company since 2019. During this period, Rocky Mountain has experienced record growth. Source: Rocky Mountain ...
