Karl Wiedemann
Equip Outdoor Technologies Promotes Jonathan Frederick to United States Country Manager
Louisville, CO – Equip Outdoor Technologies is proud to announce the promotion of Jonathan Frederick to USA Country Manager for the Rab and Lowe Alpine Brands. Jon was previously the US Marketing Manager for the company and help drive awareness and exposure for both brands. “Jon ...read more
Rab® to use GORE-TEX® product technology in Clothing, Gloves and Accessories
SOMERCOTES, DERBYSHIRE - February 15, 2018 Beginning with the Autumn Winter 2019 collection, Rab®, the UK-based manufacturer of technical clothing and outdoor equipment, will begin using GORE-TEX® fabrics and product technologies in its garments, gloves and accessories. Since ...read more
Flowfold Hires First Sales Agency to Cover East Coast Wholesale Operations
Portland, ME - January 3, 2018 Flowfold, an outdoor retail brand focused on minimalist gear for everyday adventures, is excited to announce its first sales rep agreement with The Taku Agency. The 2018 agreement with Beaty Jackson, a 40-year veteran in the outdoor industry, will ...read more
Rab Hires Strategic Rep Groups to Support New 2017 Product and Branding Efforts
Louisville, CO – Rab is happy to announce the addition of three rep groups to help support new 2017 product and branding efforts. These agencies will represent the full Rab line to specialty retailers across the United States. Vanessa Block with Ames Adventure Outfitters, will ...read more
Thule Luggage Wins Prestigious Gear of the Year Award from Outside Mag
Seymour, CT – Thule is pleased to announced that its 60 Liter Rolling Upright Bag with Detachable Race Pack has won the prestigious Gear of the Year award for bags by Outside Magazine. The 16th annual awards selected products that were the most innovative, most durable and most ...read more
The Thule Group Acquires TracRac
The Thule Group, world leader in products that make it easy for people to transport their equipment securely, safely and in style, announced today the acquisition of TracRac Inc., one of the leading US manufacturers of transport solutions for professional use.Since 1995, TracRac ...read more
Thule Sues Swiss Cargo Over Patent, Trademark &Trade Dress Violations
Seymour, CT – Thule has filed two lawsuits in US and Canadian Courts against Swiss Cargo and its parent company, GSC Technologies of Champlain, NY. The suits allege that Swiss Cargo represented Thule and Sportrack products as their own, which is a violation of U.S. and Canadian ...read more
Thule adds Peregrine Outfitters as Outdoor Distributor for Thule and SportRack
Seymour, CT – Thule, the world leader in sports and utility transportation, announced today that they have entered into an agreement with Peregrine Outfitters to distribute Thule and SportRack branded products to the outdoor industry. Peregrine dealers will be able to quickly ...read more
Thule Hires Andrews as National Accounts Sales Manager
Thule Hires Andrews as National Accounts Sales ManagerSeymour, CT, April 16, 2008 — Thule, the world leader in transportation accessories, announced today the hiring of Tom Andrews as National Accounts Sales Manager. Andrews will be the key contact for Thule's western national ...read more
Thule Announces Their 2008 Road Trip Vehicles of the Year
Seymour, Conn. -- With the summer travel season quickly approaching, Thule, the world leader in transportation accessories, is proud to announce the awards for their inaugural Thule Road Trip vehicles of the year. This distinction is reserved for automobiles above and below ...read more
Thule Moves to Larger Colorado Warehouse to Better Service Customers
Thule Moves to Larger Colorado Warehouse to Better Service CustomersJanuary 23, 2008; Seymour, CT- In response to vast growth in the western United States, Thule is proud to announce that they have moved their Denver, Colorado warehouse to a new state-of-the-art facility seven ...read more
Thule Hires Makris as VP of Product Development
Seymour, CT, — Thule, the world leader in transportation accessories, announced today the hiring of Timothy Makris as VP of Product Development. Makris will be responsible for overseeing the product development, engineering and quality departments. Makris will report to Fred ...read more