PRESS RELEASES
Browse the latest press releases from companies serving the outdoor sports industry. You’ll find news regarding new hires, promotions, products, partnerships, mergers, acquisitions, special announcements, and more.
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September 19, 2016
Industrial Revolution Named One of the Fastest-Growing Private Companies in U.S.
Industrial Revolution, the Seattle manufacturer of essential outdoor accessories, has once again been recognized as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the country by Inc. magazine. For the 7th time, the prestigious Inc. 5000 list includes Industrial Revolution, highlighting the company for its continued evolution. The Inc. 5000 list is compiled annually...
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September 16, 2016
COBI “Connected Biking” System Announces Partner Program
FRANKFURT, Germany (Sept. 16, 2016) – COBI, the first integrated system to connect your bike with your smartphone, announces its all-new direct sales platform. COBI partners will receive commission for every unit sold without any initial investment, running costs, little-to-no retail footprint or price competitions. The COBI technology uses a smartphone, a...
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September 16, 2016
American Portfolios Sponsor of World T.E.A.M. Sports’ Adventure Team Challenge
Holbrook, New York – New York’s American Portfolios Financial Services, an independent broker/dealer that serves affiliated financial advisors nationwide, returns as a leading financial sponsor for national non-profit World T.E.A.M. Sports’ September 23-25 Adventure Team Challenge near Grand Junction in western Colorado. A sponsor for the inaugural Adventure Team Challenge...
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September 15, 2016
Go Hands Free With New Vapur DrinkLink™
Oxnard, Calif. (Sept. 15, 2016) – The Vapur® team, manufacturers of the flexible, reusable Anti-Bottle®, have made it their life’s mission to make hydration incomparably portable to support and inspire active lifestyles. Staying on course with their ultimate mission, Vapur introduces two new products this month, the DrinkLink™ Hydration System and 1.5L...
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September 15, 2016
Setton Farms Sponsors the Annual Long Island Heart Walk
Commack, NY (September 15, 2016) - Setton International Foods, Inc.- a leader in the snack food industry for over 50 years based in Long Island, New York- is proud to announce they are the official sponsor of the My Heart Food Tent for the annual Long Island Heart Walk supporting The...
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September 15, 2016
World T.E.A.M. Sports’ Dralla Foundation ATC D.C. Brings Together Athletes
National non-profit World T.E.A.M. Sports’ inclusive Dralla Foundation Adventure Team Challenge Washington D.C. is returning to the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park on Saturday, September 17. The outdoor adventure race will include adaptive and able-bodied athletes from the Washington region competing in a three-stage, single day...
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September 15, 2016
Jeremy Town Named Vice President of Finance and Operations for Outdoor Industry Association
(Boulder, Colo.) September 15, 2016 – Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), the trade association and voice for the outdoor recreation industry, is pleased to announce that Jeremy Town has joined the organization as vice president of finance and operations. Most recently serving as director of finance and corporate development with Gaiam, Town will be...
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September 15, 2016
The Sherpa Group Two to represent Mountain Equipment in Pacific Northwest
Mountain Equipment a Division of OSC Inc., is pleased to announce that effective immediately The Sherpa Group Two will represent Mountain Equipment in the Pacific Northwest. The Sherpa Group Two based in Portland Oregon, has been working in the Pacific Northwest since the late ‘90s, and specializes in sales and marketing...
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September 14, 2016
Slater and Florence Headline Final Behind-the-Scenes Episode from TGR and LifeProof
JACKSON, Wyo. (September 14, 2016) In the spring of 2017, global youth-culture media leader Teton Gravity Research (TGR) and Garage Entertainment will unveil Proximity, a new multimedia project that pairs surfing’s living legends with today’s most progressive young surfers. Directed by award-winning filmmaker Taylor Steele, Proximity showcases present-day surfing icons from different generations...
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September 14, 2016
Peak Design Becomes the 2nd Largest Crowd-Supported Brand in History
With the conclusion of their latest crowdfunding effort, Peak Design—makers of essential carrying equipment and innovative camera accessories— ascended to new territory as one of the top crowdfunded companies of all time. Earning over $6.5M from more than 26,000 supporters in the company’s latest crowdfunding effort, Peak Design officially became the overall...