All about manufacturing for the sporting goods industry – Page 2
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ArticleAsics to ramp up manufacturing in India
Asics will be ramping up Indian manufacturing from 30 to 40 percent over the next few years to ensure steady supply, a top executive has told Reuters, the country’s regulations forcing global brands to pause imports of footwear. The Indian government has mandated certain standards for various footwear segments, requiring ...
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News briefsEcco and Lowa close factories in Slovakia
The German outdoor footwear brand Lowa Sportschuhe and the Danish footwear brand Ecco are set to close their factories in Slovakia in the summer of 2025.
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News briefsE-bike expert Astro Tech builds production hub for 800k bicycle frames a year
One of Taiwan’s major bicycle frame builders, Astro Tech, has started building a new production facility north of Ho Chi Minh City.
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News briefsThe export of French footwear went down 4% in Q1
Revenues from footwear retailers in France were up by 1.4 percent on a comparable basis, on the other hand.
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ArticleAsics and Adidas stop using kangaroo leather, but what’s next?
After Puma, Nike and New Balance stopped using kangaroo leather, Adidas and Asics have now communicated that 2025 will be the final year the material will be used in the production of football cleats.
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C-Suite InterviewOrtholite CEO Glenn Barrett: Some customers are pulling orders forward
Ortholite’s CEO shares insights on how his brand partners are reacting to the current geopolitical situation.
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SponsoredStitching the future: LTP Vietnam’s take on quality, sustainability and innovation
LTP Vietnam has upgraded its production facility with new digital tools and a focus on sustainability.
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ArticleInvestment firm William Blair on Trump tariffs
Like many others, the companies in the firm’s network seem to be taking a wait-and-see approach.
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ArticleTecnica reacts to the Trump tariffs
“The current context we operate in is characterized by high geopolitical uncertainties and highly volatile markets,” Alberto Zanatta, tells SGI Europe.
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ArticleTrump tariffs – reactions from around the sporting goods industry
In line with our coverage of the trade policy of the second Trump administration, SGI Europe will be seeking comment from a variety of industry players. We will be updating this article as reactions come in.
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ArticleNearshoring of a low-price product – Arena’s swimming goggle case
We investigate how long it takes to move an entire production line back to Europe.
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ArticleTariff turmoil: How the sports and outdoor industries in the US are bracing for impact
From Salomon to Snowsports Industries America (SIA): Here’s how the US industry feels about Trump’s tariffs.
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News briefsSport innovation accelerator launched by PSG
Leveraging the Club’s infrastructures and global fan base, PSG will offer entrepreneurs a unique environment to develop and refine their solutions.
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ArticleTrump’s tariffs: Reactions from within the sporting goods industry and beyond
Few outside the US are happy with the new tariffs that President Donald Trump has just set.
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ArticleUS President Trump sets ‘reciprocal tariffs’
US tariffs on goods from Vietnam, where much sports manufacturing has moved from China, are more than doubling.
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ArticleA way out of the trade dispute: Is Cambodia the new Vietnam of the footwear industry?
We talked to shoe manufacturer Shoe Premier about state-of-the-art production and low-risk environments.
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SponsoredLTP Group: New CEO aims to double sales and capacity
International sports apparel manufacturer LTP Group prepares facilities and management for growth.
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News briefsAnta signs MoU with Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel and the China Textile Academy
The collaboration is meant to accelerate technology transfer toward pilot tests and trials.
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ArticleAuthentic has chosen Reebok golf apparel’s manufacturer
Authentic Brands Group (Authentic) partners with Sports Casuals International (SCI) to expand Reebok’s presence in the golf apparel category.
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ArticleTrump’s many executive orders – and some potential effects
US President Trump has already issued a number of executive orders (EOs) since his recent swearing-in. Join us for a selective review.
