West Lebanon, NH - March 2, 2018Tecnica Outdoor has been awarded two prestigious awards for the Forge Collection of thermo moldable hiking boots. The two awards presented to Tecnica were the Backpacker Editors’ Choice Award and the ISPO 2018 Award: Product of the Year. The ...read more
WEST LEBANON, NH - Nov. 27. 2017 Blizzard / Tecnica is pleased to announce that Savanna Cochran will be the new associate sales representative in Colorado, Southeast Wyoming and New Mexico effective immediately. Cochran will work directly with Jeff Sale, principal sales ...read more
Avalanche safety and awareness clinics will be offered at ski academies in New England.WEST LEBANON, NH- OCT. 10, 2017Blizzard Tecnica is very proud to partner with the BRASS foundation and Jackie Paaso, Blizzard Tecnica Free Ride World Tour athlete and SAFE AS ambassador, to ...read more
WILLISTON, VT. (May 1, 2017) Dale of Norway, known worldwide for their premium Norwegian made sweaters and weatherproof outerwear, is pleased to announce that Scott and Heidi Godsil of SPG Group are the new sales representatives for CO, UT, WY and NM.The Godsil’s will represent ...read more
WEST LEBANON, N.H. (May 1, 2017) Blizzard Tecnica is pleased to announce the hiring of Justin Heanue to the newly created position of National Sales Coordinator. Heanue reports directly to Sam Cook, President of Blizzard Tecnica USA.As the National Sales Coordinator, Heanue will ...read more
Dale of Norway continues to grow their Ambassador Program with new ambassadors and an enhanced program. The program was created last year to share a glimpse of the Dale lifestyle, by folks who represent the brand through original photos, authentic stories, and experiences. The ...read more
WEST LEBANON, N.H. (October 3, 2016) Blizzard / Tecnica is excited to announce that Joe Sipe is taking on a new role as Ambassador Programs Manager. Most recently Sipe was the Western Promotions Manager for Blizzard Tecnica and moves into this new role with energy and ...read more
Dale of Norway, known worldwide for their premium Norwegian made sweaters and weatherproof outerwear, is please to announce that Ed Green of Green & Associates is the new sales representative for CO, MT, UT and WY. Green will represent the Dale of Norway brand in the Rocky ...read more
WEST LEBANON, NH. (November 4, 2015) Tecnica Blizzard and Keely’s Ski Camp for Girls are excited to announce the 3nd Annual Girl on Fire sponsorship. The purpose of the sponsorship is to provide equipment and training support for two motivated and committed female skiers. One ...read more
GREENLAND, NH. (October 30, 2015) Bates Accessories, Inc, under the retail trade brand name of Thomas Bates, a US manufacturer of belts, bags, wallets and sandals since 1989, has purchased Custom Brand Footwear of Delevan, WI.Custom Brand Footwear (CBF), designers and ...read more
WILLISTON, VT (Oct 22, 2015) — Dale of Norway has partnered with Ski Vermont, also known as the Vermont Ski Areas Association, for the 2015-2016 season as the ‘official sweater brand’.Dale of Norway is a worldwide leader in knitwear design and manufacturing of sweaters, ...read more
BURLINGTON, VT (Oct 22, 2015) – Skida Headwear & Accessories has partnered with Ski Vermont, also known as the Vermont Ski Areas Association, for the 2015-2016 season as the ‘official hat brand’.The colorful hats, adorned with the Ski Vermont and Skida logos, will be used ...read more
WEST LEBANON, NH. (July 22, 2015) Blizzard / Tecnica revamps and strengthens their Promotional Team with newly appointed positions - two managers and three promotional coordinators, to support the pro, freeride and race communities. This new approach will allow the Blizzard / ...read more
WEST LEBANON, NH. (January 9, 2015) Tecnica / Blizzard is pleased to announce that the Bodacious Sales Agency of Colorado expands their sales territory to include New Mexico. Jeff Sale and his team will be managing Tecnica and Blizzard alpine and footwear products in Colorado and ...read more
WEST LEBANON, NH. (October 9, 2014) Tecnica Blizzard and Keely’s Ski Camp for Girls are excited to announce the 2nd Annual Girl on Fire sponsorship. The purpose of the sponsorship is to provide equipment and training support for two motivated and committed female skiers.One ...read more
WEST LEBANON, NH. (October 9, 2014) Tecnica Blizzard is pleased to announce that Charlie Hepburn will be the new sales associate for Tecnica and Blizzard alpine products in California and Nevada. Hepburn will work directly with sales representative Dana Greenwood.In addition to ...read more
WEST LEBANON, NH. (September 17, 2014) The Tecnica Group SpA, based in Giavera del Montello, Italy, announced that Peter Weaver’s two-year commitment as CEO of The Tecnica Group SpA will end effective August 31, 2014. Weaver will continue his position as CEO of the Tecnica Group ...read more
WEST LEBANON, NH. (September 3, 2014) Tecnica Blizzard is pleased to announce that Steve Brown has accepted the position as New England Promotions Specialist where he will be responsible for the development and management of the East Coast race and pro programs. Brown brings his ...read more
WEST LEBANON, NH. (August 28, 2014) — Tecnica Blizzard is pleased to announce that Dana Greenwood will be representing Tecnica and Blizzard alpine products in California and Nevada. Greenwood returns to the Tecnica Blizzard family, having held several positions in the past.In ...read more
BURLINGTON, VT (July 28, 2014) – Skida Headwear & Accessories recently hired Killoran Communications LLC as its public relations agency of record in the U.S. The partnership focuses on expanding brand awareness of Skida’s Made in Vermont headwear and accessory collection made ...read more
WEST LEBANON, NH. (July 22, 2014) — Tecnica Blizzard USA commits to the alpine race scene with product, athletes and a return to the USST pool. Three new and one returning athlete have signed with Tecnica Blizzard for the upcoming season. “Tecnica Blizzard USA is excited about ...read more
GREENLAND, NH. (June 16, 2014) — Thomas Bates and PHELPS Leather, both dedicated to designing and manufacturing of belts, bags and accessories, announced today the launch of new websites that are visually enhanced and easy to navigate. Thomas Bates, celebrating their 25th ...read more
WEST LEBANON, NH. (May 16, 2014) Tecnica is pleased to announce that Frank Cardullo of FWC, Inc will be representing Tecnica Footwear and Moon Boot® in Metro New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Cardullo brings over 21 year’s combined experience in retail and sales to the team. ...read more
Tecnica Blizzard USA signed a three-year contract with Alaska Rendezvous Heli Guides (ARG) as an official partner. Tecnica Blizzard will be the official supplier of performance skis and boots for the ARG guide team and equipment room. Founded by the late Theo Meiners in the early ...read more
Thomas Bates, designers and manufacturers of belts, bags and accessories, celebrate their 25th Anniversary and recently attended their 40th Outdoor Retailer Show. Family owned and operated, Thomas Bates is best known for its quality leather products and patented Visiontree® web ...read more
OAKVILLE, CAN. (August 23, 2013) —Oliberté, manufacturer of casual leather shoes made in its own factory in Ethiopia, partner with ambassadors, musicians, and athletes who all work in different ways to bring pride and prosperity in Africa, the common trait being to create ...read more
GREENLAND, NH. (August 23, 2013) — Thomas Bates introduces the Tb Red Line ‘In the Buff’ pure and simple leather bag collection. Natural, full grain leathers are used inside and out in simple styles that are designed for the urban lifestyle.The In the Buff collection of six bags ...read more
GREENLAND, NH. (August 23, 2013) —Staying true to the brands’ heritage of artisan quality, made in the USA leather goods, PHELPS expands their collection of handcrafted bags.PHELPS expands their line of totes and urban bags with a collection that combines artisan qualities with ...read more
Zanier Sports, a leading performance winter glove brand from Austria, enters U.S. market with veteran marketing and sales professionals to lead the way. Jim Waite, with twenty-four year’s in the winter glove business, has taken the reins as Director of Sales for the U.S. market. ...read more
Oliberte Limited announces new additions to their sales team in the United States as the brand expands distribution to meet customer demand. Oliberté Limited, founded in 2009, is the first premium casual outdoor shoe made in Africa using locally sourced materials. Nick Robinson, ...read more
Oliberte Limited, the leading producer of premium footwear made in Africa, announces new management and a new sales team for the United States as the brand continues to grow and meet customer demand. Tal Dehtiar, founder and owner of Oliberte, has named Nick Robinson the new U.S. ...read more
Tecnica Group USA announced a new management structure that represents a significant investment in its wintersports business.At a time when many of its multi-category and multi-national competitors are reducing their focus on wintersports, Tecnica Group, a privately held Italian ...read more
Tecnica SpA and its affiliates ramp up their support for trail runners and trail running events worldwide, from local grassroots events to the longest endurance race of its kind, the Tor Des Geants. Tecnica SpA has been a primary sponsor for the past three years of the Tor Des ...read more
Tecnica, a global outdoor brand known for its performance and design, continues with their Spring 2013 outdoor collection with innovations that blend balance and versatility with comfort and dynamic power. This combination can be found in performance driven trail running and ...read more
WILLISTON, VT. (February 2012) –Dale of Norway, leaders in Norwegian knitwear, continues a longstanding partnership as the official sweater supplier to the Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA) and American Association of Snowboard Instructors (AASI) through 2014.Dale ...read more
Dale of Norway is pleased to announce Oyvind Lauritzen as the new Managing Director and CEO. Dale of Norway has been a leader in knitwear design and manufacturing since 1879. Oyvind Lauritzen comes to Dale of Norway from the company, Skigutane (www.skigutane.no), a sport and ...read more
Tecnica is throwing out the challenge to all Moon Boot retailers to create a fun, creative window display at their retail location to promote this must have product of the decade. A panel of Moon Boot experts will judge the entrants and three lucky winners will win a trip to ...read more
Tecnica & Blizzard are pleased to announce that the Bodacious Sales Agency will be representing Tecnica and Blizzard alpine and footwear products in Colorado. Jeff Sale leads the group of three with Doug Sheehy and Jason Russell rounding out the pack.Jeff brings a wealth of ...read more
WEST LEBANON, NH. (October 6, 2011) Tecnica Group USA is pleased to announce that effective immediately Chris Licata becomes President of the Tecnica Blizzard divisions of the Tecnica Group. Chris began working as an Advisor to the brands in early November, 2010 and has ...read more
WEST LEBANON, NH. (May 3, 2011) Joe Decker announced he is retiring from Tecnica/Blizzard after 34 years as sales representative in Colorado. Joe's contribution to the company during his many years of service was acknowledged by Giancarlo Zanatta, Chairman and CEO of The Tecnica ...read more
Tecnica USA Footwear division is excited to announce that Katie Gould has joined the Tecnica USA team for the outdoor and winter footwear collections as Product and Marketing Manager. Gould is an industry veteran having worked previously for Swix as the Custom Sales Coordinator ...read more
ESSEX JUNCTION, VT (Feburary 2011) Kombi, celebrating 50 year's in performance handwear and baselayers, hires veteran sales representative, Janie Fausold. An avid skier and former retailer buyer, Fausold will handle the Northern California and Nevada area for Kombi. “ We think ...read more