Cascade Designs® Announces 2006 Rep of the Year

Posted: 02/26/2007 In Category: Outdoor Manufacturer

Posted By: Tami Fairweather

SEATTLE, Wash. – Cascade Designs Inc., a Seattle-based manufacturer of premier backpacking and recreation products, announced today Outdoor Sports Marketing as 2006 Rep of the Year. The group’s efforts propelled strong growth in the Southeast U.S. territory for the company’s flagship brands: MSR®, Therm-a-Rest®, SealLine®, Platypus® and Tracks®.

The Outdoor Sports Marketing team, including Nolan and Tavia Davis, Rion Smith, Scott Eddins, and Martin Wilkinson, has raised the bar on how business is done in their region, providing exceptional sales and service to Cascade Designs’ retailers in 15 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. This distinction recognizes their commitment and passion for growing their dealers’ business and public participation in outdoor activities.

“We’ve been impressed how in two short years, the team has surpassed sales projections and expanded distribution,” said Fletcher Andrews, U.S. Sales Manager for Cascade Designs. “This is a result of working to support one another and their dealers. We’re proud to have them on board and look forward to their continued success.”

About Cascade Designs, Inc.

For over thirty years, Seattle-based Cascade Designs® has led the outdoor industry in the design and manufacture of innovative gear and equipment, including the first self inflating camping mattress, the first multi-fuel stove and a revolutionary pen-sized water purifier. Today, Cascade Designs' products are in use around the globe providing outdoor adventurers and explorers with gear they can rely on, even in the most challenging environments.
For more information on Cascade Designs or links to our premium brands: MSR®; Therm-a-Rest®; SealLine®; Platypus®; Tracks® and VARILITE®, please visit www.cascadedesigns.com or call us at 1-800-531-9531.

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