Suppliers – Page 14
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The Norwegian police has chosen Arc'teryx as a new supplier...
The Norwegian police has chosen Arc'teryx as a new supplier of uniform jackets. The garments come from Arc'teryx LEAF, a division of the company that is specialized in clothing for police and military. Garments from nine different vendors were tested for three years by the Norwegian police before the choice ...
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Helly Hansen has been selected as an exclusive supplier to...
Helly Hansen has been selected as an exclusive supplier to the Swedish Alpine Ski Team, taking the place of Goldwin after 29 years. The sponsorship agreement is for five years with an option for an additional five. It will be phased in so that juniors and European Cup racers will ...
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Odlo will be an official supplier and partner of the...
Odlo will be an official supplier and partner of the French Nordic ski teams for the next six years, starting this winter. The contract will thus cover the Winter Olympic Games in Pyongyang in 2018 and in Beijing in 2022.
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Mizuno has been named as Official Supplier of golf equipment...
Mizuno has been named as Official Supplier of golf equipment of the 2016 “British Masters supported by Sky Sports,” which will be hosted at The Grove in Hertfordshire, U.K., on Oct. 13-16. Mizuno will showcase its latest product ranges in the spectator village, and spectators will have an opportunity to ...
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Decathlon has started building a new logistics center in Dortmund,...
Decathlon has started building a new logistics center in Dortmund, which should cover about 32,000 square meters and employ up to 700 people. The group already has a warehouse of roughly the same size and 550 employees in Schwetzingen, near Mannheim, but the new facility is to cover stores in ...
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Thule Group has taken over the leading Dutch supplier of...
Thule Group has taken over the leading Dutch supplier of child bike seats, GMG, which generated sales of €6.1 million last year, mainly with its Yepp brand. The purchase price is €10 million, free of debt and cash. Thule, which is already a strong player in the segment, says the ...
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We hear that Zalando is requiring suppliers not to engage...
We hear that Zalando is requiring suppliers not to engage in mulesing of sheep to reduce wrinkles in their skin. The big European e-commerce operator is also banning real fur and the use of feathers from live animals or from foie gras geese.
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Sport 2000 Germany has enlarged its advisory board, electing four...
Sport 2000 Germany has enlarged its advisory board, electing four new directors who represent some of its more specialized sports stores. Martin Schwarz of Heymann & Schwarz in Wuppertal will represent the owners of 129 stores that specialize in team sports, although many of them also cater to other categories. ...
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Sympatex Technologies is introducing new outer and lining materials made...
Sympatex Technologies is introducing new outer and lining materials made of recycled PET bottles for a range of applications in sports, fashion and leisure. The recycled polyester outer material is certified according to the Global Recycle Standard and is 100 percent recyclable and free of PTFE and PFC, says the ...
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The Kufner Group, a leading global supplier of interlinings and...
The Kufner Group, a leading global supplier of interlinings and technical textiles, will take over Ploucquet and its production site in Zittau, Germany, from Smart Solutions Holding, formerly Sympatex Holding, with effect from April 20. Sympatex Holding, parent company of Sympatex, changed its name to Smart Solutions Holding in February. ...
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Yoshihiro Katsuto, who has been the logistics manager of Goldwin...
Yoshihiro Katsuto, who has been the logistics manager of Goldwin Europe for many years, has been promoted chief executive of the operation, based in Switzerland. He takes over from Ryoji Sekito, whose future role could not be determined.
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Replicating an initiative taken in the U.S., Noble Biomaterials has...
Replicating an initiative taken in the U.S., Noble Biomaterials has launched a European marketing campaign, starting in Germany, under the tagline “I will not stink.” It is intended to promote the use of XT2, its silver-based technology that makes fabrics odor-free. A recent study showed that 70 persons out of ...
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Asics has announced a year-long deal as the official supplier...
Asics has announced a year-long deal as the official supplier of running shoes to Team Sky for 2016. The brand's products will be worn by the pro cycling team on the podium as well as for use in training, preparation in the gym and on the road. As part of ...
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CCM Hockey, the Canadian-based supplier of ice hockey products that...
CCM Hockey, the Canadian-based supplier of ice hockey products that belongs to the Adidas Group, said that sales of its global equipment business advanced by 8 percent last year and by 18 percent over the past two years. The company attributed the rise to its focus on research and development, ...
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Uhlsport's Kempa brand has become the new official supplier of...
Uhlsport's Kempa brand has become the new official supplier of the Swedish handball team under a three-year contract starting on Jan. 1, 2016. The German company has also announced a new deal for Kempa in the volleyball sector with the state team of Württemberg in Germany.
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2XU has become the official compression equipment supplier to Great...
2XU has become the official compression equipment supplier to Great Britain and England Hockey. The company will also provide opportunities for school and club players to learn about its compression products, to help players at all levels enjoy the sport while decreasing the risk of injury. In 2016 London will ...
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Harbinger, a U.S. supplier of performance strength and fitness accessories,...
Harbinger, a U.S. supplier of performance strength and fitness accessories, has been acquired by Implus, a multi-brand company specializing in athletic, fitness and outdoor products. Established in 1988, Harbinger supplies a wide range of products such as gloves, belts, straps, strength training aids and functional fitness items. Implus, which has ...
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Growing Zalando invests in research and logistics
Zalando has opened its second “Tech Hub” outside Germany in Helsinki, starting with ten employees this month and building up gradually to 200. The team will concentrate on the development of innovative customer-oriented products, applications and services, particularly on the mobile shopping front. The new Tech Hub will complement the ...
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Patagonia's wool supplier, Ovis 21, is at the center of...
Patagonia's wool supplier, Ovis 21, is at the center of an investigation by Peta (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) after the release of a graphic video which shows sheep and lambs on two Argentine ranches being skinned while they are still alive. Ovis 21 is one of the ...
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Slazenger is to continue as official tennis ball supplier for...
Slazenger is to continue as official tennis ball supplier for the tennis championship at Wimbledon, extending its partnership for four years. It has already being going for 113 years, making it probably the longest-standing commercial partnership in sport. Slazenger is to provide canvas, umpire chairs, nets and tennis for the ...
