March 30, 2018

Seasoned Financial Executive Matthew Lyons joins Travelon.

Elk Grove Village, IL-- Travelon announced Matthew Lyons has joined the travel accessories leader as its new CFO. Matt is responsible for Travelon’s accounting, finance, operations, and customer service teams. “I’m excited to join Travelon. It’s a well-positioned firm in the travel accessories and anti-theft bag market – and poised...

March 29, 2018

American Mountain Guides Association Announces New Discipline for Certified Mountain Guides

Boulder, Colo. (March 29, 2018) – Since 1979, the American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA) has set the standard for guiding in the United States. AMGA Certification requires completing the alpine, ski and rock disciplines. However, after spending more time at the IFMGA meetings and collaborating with our foreign counterparts, the...

March 29, 2018

Farm to Feet ambassador with blood cancer to run across North Carolina

Mt. Airy, North Carolina — In January of 2015, Kenny Capps, an avid ultramarathon runner from Black Mountain, NC, was forced to stop running after being diagnosed with stage two Multiple Myeloma, which currently has no cure. After multiple rounds of chemotherapy and infusions, Capps underwent a mostly successful bone...

March 29, 2018

Travelon’s patent pending LockDown Cut-Proof Bag wins Global Innovations Award

Saturday evening, March 10th at the 2018 IHA Innovation Awards Gala, from among 500 entries ranging from well-established brands to new brands, Travelon won the IHA Global Innovation Award (gia) Competition for Product Design and Innovation in the Home Organization and Storage Category. Representing Travelon was Don Godshaw, Travelon CEO....

March 29, 2018

Travelon’s founding partner and CFO of 20 years has passed.

We are sad to announce that Travelon CFO, Roberto Mustacchi died six months after being diagnosed with cancer. He was 63. Roberto’s intellect, passion and energy were the source of countless contributions to Travelon’s growth while he enriched and improved the lives of all those he worked with. Roberto leaves...

March 28, 2018

Black Ember Partners With rygr for Public Relations in the U.S.

SAN FRANCISCO (March 28, 2018) — Black Ember, a lifestyle brand specializing in obsessively designed and crafted backpacks for the active urban nomad, names rygr, an integrated marketing firm, its public relations agency of record in the United States. A direct-to-consumer upstart rooted in San Francisco, Black Ember leads at...

March 28, 2018

Darn Tough Vermont Earns Prestigious BACKPACKER Magazine 2018 Editors’ Choice Gold Award

Northfield, VT. (March 28, 2018) – Long praised for their ideal mix of comfort, durability and fit, Darn Tough Hiker Boot Sock Cushion socks have been awarded the most prestigious award in the outdoor industry: 2018 BACKPACKER Editors’ Choice Gold Award. BACKPACKER Magazine awards an unspecified number of Editors’ Choice...

March 28, 2018

Accell North America Acquires Mobile Service Company Beeline Bikes

Kent, WA - March 28, 2018 - Accell North America (ANA), announces the acquisition of Beeline Bikes, a pioneering mobile channel expansion solution that delivers a turn-key sales, service and data acquisition solution tailored for Independent Bicycle Dealers (IBD’s). The investment solidifies ANA’s commitment to being the world’s most consumer-centric...

March 28, 2018

Chamois Butt’r Announces Key Sponsorships and Athletes for 2018

PLEASANT VALLEY, Mo. (March 28, 2018) – Celebrating its 25th year in business in 2018, Chamois Butt’r, the ultimate skin lubricant and chamois cream developed to improve riding comfort, announces its support and sponsorship of numerous pro cycling teams and world-class athletes for the 2018 season. With products made specifically...

March 28, 2018

Old Town® Canoe and Kayak Joins Live Outside and Play Tour

Old Town, ME – March 28, 2018 – Old Town, the century-old leader in innovative watercraft products, has announced that it will join the 2018 Live Outside and Play Tour; a seven-month excursion to the country’s top outdoor hot spots led by the Blue Ridge Outdoors and Elevation Outdoors Road...