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Black Diamond Equipment Appoints Heath Christensen as Vice President of North American Sales
newsroom Black Diamond Equipment Appoints Heath Christensen as Vice President of North American Sales Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd., a leading manufacturer and distributor of innovative, high performance outdoor equipment, apparel and footwear, has appointed Heath Christensen as vice president of North American sales. “It’s a big win to have Heath returning to Black Diamond to lead our sales efforts,” states Neil Fiske, brand president for Black Diamond Equipment.
Black Diamond Equipment Launches Performance Footwear
SALT LAKE CITY, June 6, 2019 – Black Diamond Equipment, a global innovator in climbing, skiing and mountain sports equipment, announces its new performance footwear collection debuting at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, June 18-20, in Denver. “Black Diamond’s spring’20 performance footwear collection is an obvious extension of our climbing shoe line,” states Derek Gustafson, Black Diamond Equipment’s footwear category director.
Black Diamond Sends Walmart Cease and Desist
Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd., a global leader of innovative active outdoor performance equipment and apparel, today sent Walmart a cease and desist notice in response to news Monday announcing the launch of a new outdoor website on Walmart.com curated by Moosejaw.
Black Diamond's spring 2019 collection includes new designs in headlamps and trekking poles as well as a new wind shell program and hybrid-mountain packs.
The brand’s spring 2019 collection includes new designs in headlamps and trekking poles as well as a new wind shell program and hybrid-mountain packs. Black Diamond Equipment®, a global innovator in climbing, skiing and mountain sports equipment, is introducing a collection of spring 2019 products in its mountain category that reflects its knowledge as a leading equipment manufacturer for over 30 years.
Upgrade Your Shoes with Vibram’s Sole Factor at Outdoor Retailer
Vibram®, the worldwide leader in high-performance soles and the creator of the Vibram FiveFingers® articulated toe shoe, announces today that proceeds from its regional Sole Factor Tour stop in Denver during Outdoor Retailer will be presented to The Conservation Alliance. “We want to contribute in conjunction with our community, and raising funds with Vibram’s Sole Factor Tour in Denver during Outdoor Retailer allows us that forum,” said Allon Cohne, chief marketing officer of Vibram Corporation.
The brand’s spring ’19 collection includes a redesign of the iconic Camalot™C4
Black Diamond Equipment, a global innovator in climbing, skiing and mountain sports equipment, introduces a collection of climbing products for spring 2019 that reflects 30 years of climbing innovation and is targeted at both traditional and gym climbers.
Vibram® Furoshiki The Wrapping Sole Wins the 2018 Compasso d’Oro
Vibram, the worldwide leader in high performance soles and creator of the Vibram FiveFingers articulated toe shoe, announced today that its Vibram Furoshiki The Wrapping Sole won the Compasso d’Oro, an industrial design award which originated in Italy in 1954. From 1964 it has been hosted exclusively by Associazione per il Disegno Industriale (ADI). The prize aims to acknowledge and promote quality in the field of industrial designs made in Italy and is awarded by ADI.
Vibram® FiveFingers’ V-Aqua Awarded 2018 Men’s Health Fitness Award
Vibram, the worldwide leader in high performance soles and creator of the Vibram FiveFingers articulated toe shoe, announced today that its FiveFingers’ V-Aqua was awarded a 2018 Fitness Award from Men’s Health magazine. “Vibram’s exhaustive R&D process, lab time and field-testing continues to benefit our competitiveness and ability to earn these accolades,” said Peter von Conta, product line manager for Vibram Finished Goods.
Black Diamond Equipment® Innovates With Leading Ingredient Brands and New Technologies for Spring 2019 Apparel Collection
Black Diamond Equipment®, a global innovator in climbing, skiing and mountain sports equipment, and Green Theme International (GTI), a revolutionary PFC-free DWR that permanently bonds finishes to fibers without using a single drop of water or release of any hazardous discharge, announce their partnership for Black Diamond Equipment’s spring 2019 apparel line.
Black Diamond To Host Block Party Honoring Grand Opening of its Anchorage Retail Location
Black Diamond Equipment, a global innovator in climbing, skiing and mountain sports equipment, will host a block party this Friday, May 11, in Anchorage, Alaska. The party will honor the grand opening of Black Diamond Equipment’s Anchorage retail location and occur on D Street, between 4 & 5, from 5-9 p.m. “While this event celebrates the grand opening of BD retail in Anchorage,” comments Chris Marrano, manager of the Black Diamond Equipment Anchorage retail location.
Vibram® FiveFingers® Introduces Flagship V-Aqua for Performance on Land and Water
The new amphibious footwear from Vibram is for anyone who recreates around water Vibram, the worldwide leader in high performance soles and creator of the Vibram FiveFingers articulated toe shoe, launches its latest minimalist shoe for spring 2018, V-Aqua, for high performance on terrain in and around water. V-Aqua combines Vibram’s signature barefoot-like feel with the superior performance of the award-winning Megagrip outsole, designed to grip slick surfaces both underwater and on shore.
Vibram & POWDR Announce Partnership
CONCORD, Mass. (February 1, 2018) — Vibram®, the worldwide leader in high performance soles and producer of Vibram FiveFingers® and other premium rubber products, and POWDR, an adventure lifestyle company and one of the last standing family-owned and operated, independent ski companies with multiple world-class destinations, announced today their new partnership. The philosophy driving Vibram, and the commonality across POWDR’s partners, is a dedication to the adventure lifestyle.
POWDR Names Vibram Official 2018 Footwear Partner
Vibram will serve as POWDR's official footwear partner at its nine North American resorts Vibram®, the worldwide leader in high performance soles and producer of Vibram FiveFingers® and other premium rubber products, announces its three-year partnership with POWDR Adventure Lifestyle Co. (POWDR).
Vibram Expands West With New Portland Office
CONCORD, Mass. (January 15, 2018) – Vibram®, the worldwide leader in high-performance soles and the creator of the Vibram FiveFingers® articulated toe shoe, today announced the opening of its new office in Portland, Oregon. In doing so, Vibram announced several new positions including a dedicated sales, design and development team to support existing clients based in the Northwest and to serve new business opportunities throughout the West.
NICA Kicks-Off 2017 Share the Ride Campaign
BERKELEY, Calif. - The National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA) kicks-off its 2017 Share the Ride Campaign with a new twist. This year when you become a NICA Sustainer, you are eligible to win a trip with Western Spirit Cycling Adventures.
The Ski Boot Revolution
Should a ski touring boot be oriented more for the ascent or the descent? As of Winter 2018-19, this basic ski touring question will finally be a thing of the past because DYNAFIT has eliminated the question of “either-or.” Now, it is simply both. Should a ski touring boot be oriented more for the ascent or the descent? As of Winter 2018-19, this basic ski touring question will finally be a thing of the past because DYNAFIT has eliminated the question of “either-or.” Now, it is simply both.
Peak Design Awarded OUTSIDE Magazine's Best Places to Work 2017
Peak Design Recognized in OUTSIDE’S Best Places to Work 2017 San Francisco (November 7, 2017) – Peak Design has been selected as one of OUTSIDE’s Best Places to Work 2017. Not only are winning companies great workplaces for employees, but they respect the environment and encourage a balance between work and enjoying life in the great outdoors. “We have a business model where we’re not beholden to outside investors to make our decisions,” says marketing director Adam Saraceno.
Yaktrax and TriggerPoint Sign Winter Vinecki to Athlete Roster
Marathon runner, aerial skier and 2018 Olympic hopeful, Vinecki to use Yaktrax traction and TriggerPoint recovery products throughout the winter season. Two of Implus’ specialty brands, Yaktrax and TriggerPoint, proudly announce their partnership with accomplished athlete and 2018 Olympic hopeful, Winter Vinecki.
SportRx Recognized as Top 100 Place to Work in America by Outside Magazine
2017 is the third year the company has been selected making its mark as #1 retailer on the list. SportRx, the leader in sports prescription eyewear for athletes and outdoor recreationalists, has been named among the Best Places to Work in America by Outside Magazine. This is the third time SportRx has been selected as a top 100 company, making its mark as the #1 retailer on the list this year.
Industrial Revolution Welcomes New Marketing Team Members
Industrial Revolution, the Seattle manufacturer of essential outdoor accessories, is ramping up its Marketing & Product Development team with two new additions. Marketing coordinator Craig Frazee and graphic designer Dan Mohr round out a tight-knit crew, bringing talent and authentic passion for the outdoors.
Black Diamond Equipment’s Fall/Winter 2017 Product Line Recognized for Excellence
Excellence Black Diamond’s ski products and its first climbing shoes earn over a dozen editorial awards. Black Diamond Equipment®, a global leader of innovative active outdoor performance equipment and apparel, today announced a series of awards for its forthcoming 2017/18 winter season.
TripTarp Officially Launches Industry-First Backpacking Gear Organization And Trip Planning Tarp
Product can help retailers educate customers and bolster camping and hiking equipment sales TripTarp®, LLC. is proud to announce the launch and availability of The Original TripTarp for Backpacking, the outdoor industry’s first backpacking gear organization and trip planning tarp. TripTarp solves the problem of having to plan each adventure from scratch by providing an always-ready template for packing and planning backpacking trips.
Mountain Hub Launches Interactive Tracking Playback in 3D Flyover
Mountain Hub, a community-fueled information-sharing platform for the outdoors, elevates outdoor adventure tracking and sharing with its new 3D Flyover feature. 3D Flyover allows users to interact with their own and other’s outings in the richest tracking playback experience available today. Utilizing satellite GPS, 3D Flyover generates a detailed, interactive virtual tour of the path traveled by any Mountain Hub user, anywhere in the world.
Vibram’s Sole Factor Raises $12,000 For Big City Mountaineers
Vibram®, the worldwide leader in high-performance soles and the creator of the Vibram FiveFingers® articulated toe shoe, today announced it has raised $12,000 via its Sole Factor Program and subsequent summer/fall REI Tour for partner, Big City Mountaineers (BCM). Announced by Vibram in April, all proceeds from its special 80th anniversary blue Carramato sole and Sole Factor Tour upgrades will be donated to BCM.
PrimaLoft, Inc. Partners with Victor Capital Partners to Accelerate its Growth Strategy
Company Will Continue Significant Investments in Developing High Performance Insulations and Fabrics PrimaLoft, Inc.
Mountain Hub Unveils ‘Data for Good’ Initiative to Power Advocacy, Research and Citizen Science in the Outdoors
Mountain Hub, a community-fueled information-sharing platform for the outdoors, unveils Data For Good, an initiative that enables the Mountain Hub community to affect positive change through the power of crowd-sourced community data.
Vibram’s Award-Winning Arctic Grip Adds New Adopters L.L. Bean and UGG for Fall 2017
Vibram’s Award-Winning Arctic Grip Adds New Adopters L.L. Bean and UGG for Fall 2017 Vibram®, the worldwide leader in high performance soles and producer of Vibram FiveFingers® and other premium rubber products, announces L.L. Bean and UGG as notable Fall 2017 adopters of Vibram Arctic Grip, its state-of-the-art sole technology intent on changing winter footwear. Arctic Grip is the most advanced cold-weather gripping system Vibram has ever created.
TMF and Polygiene offer cycling pads that utilize Polygiene Permanent Odor Control
Italian cycling pad company, TMF Quality Cycling pads, announces the launch of fully-Polygiene-treated cycling pads. The new partnership allows TMF to treat their pads with Polygiene Odor Control Treatment, providing the ultimate in comfort, freshness and odor control in cycling pads. TMF aims to inspire athletes to surpass their limits by achieving product excellence based on their ongoing commitment to research, develop and innovate.
Polygiene Appoints Commercial Operations Director For North America
Polygiene®, the world leader in permanent odor control, announces the appointment of Judd Salvas as director of commercial operations for North America. In his new role, Salvas will be based in Park City, Utah, and is responsible for managing all commercial activities within North America for Polygiene. “We are delighted to welcome Judd to the Polygiene team,” says Christian von Uthmann, CEO at Polygiene.
Megagrip Sticks for Vibram in Spring 2018
The brand’s spring ’18 finished goods collection also includes three new FiveFingers® styles and redesigned Furoshiki line CONCORD, Mass. (July 25, 2017) – Vibram®, the worldwide leader in high-performance soles and the creator of the Vibram FiveFingers® articulated toe shoe, today introduced its Spring 2018 collection, highlighted by its new adopters of Vibram Megagrip, its most advanced technology engineered to grip and perform on all terrain in wet and dry conditions.
Black Diamond Equipment Introduces First Climbing Shoes for Spring 2018
The brand’s spring ’18 collection also showcases innovations in rain apparel and trekking poles Black Diamond Equipment®, a global leader of innovative active outdoor performance equipment and apparel, today introduced its Spring 2018 climbing collection, including the debut of the brand’s first line of climbing shoes. The collection also includes stretchable, breathable rain apparel and new trekking poles in its Distance Z-Pole Series, with improved rapid deployment technology.
Montane, Rab and Dakine Brands Adopt Polygiene Odor Control Technology for Pack and Sleeping Bag Product Categories
Polygiene’s freshness technologies to enter backpack and sleeping bag product categories for the first time Polygiene®, the world leader in odor control and freshness technologies, announces outdoor brands Montane and Rab as new adopters of its ingredient odor technology. Polygiene’s innovative fabric treatment will be incorporated into a series of trail and alpine running packs from Montane for Spring 2018 and currently for an early Fall 2017 release of a new technical sleeping bag from Rab.
Vibram Launches Website to Support Its Finished Goods Business in Canada
CONCORD, Mass. (June 29, 2017) – Vibram®, the worldwide leader in high-performance soles and the creator of the Vibram FiveFingers® articulated toe shoe, announces the launch of its own Canadian website designed to support its Finished Goods Business in Canada. “This is a critical step for Vibram as we continue to grow our Finished Goods Business in Canada,” states Chris Melton, Vibram’s sales director of the Americas.
Polygiene Permanent Odor Control Technology To Debut at iCAST With Orvis and Simms
Polygiene®, the world leader in odor control and freshness technologies, announces outdoor and flyfishing brands Orvis® and Simms® as new adopters of its ingredient odor technology. Polygiene’s innovative fabric treatment will be incorporated as an integral part of Orvis’ Spring 2018 travel collection as well as with several new technical angling pieces from Simms.
REI To Host Vibram Sole Factor Tour
Vibram®, the worldwide leader in high-performance soles, partners with REI for the 2017 Sole Factor Tour. The Vibram Sole Factor Tour will visit select REI stores across the country offering customers a chance to upgrade their favorite footwear with a new Vibram sole. Driving Vibram’s Sole Factor program is a customized, 38-foot mobile cobbler unit outfitted with a cobbler repair shop and outsole showroom.
Black Diamond Announces Key Engineering and Apparel Development Hires
Black Diamond Equipment®, a global leader of innovative active outdoor performance equipment and apparel, today announced the appointment of six new hires to its engineering and apparel development teams. “As Black Diamond Equipment continues its growth, we’re excited to bring on talent for newly created positions in order to bolster our business platform, invest in our product engineering team and augment our growing apparel team,” said John Walbrecht, President of Black Diamond Equipment.
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