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Jeff Powers Joins SIG SAUER as Vice President, Assembly Operations & Continuous Improvement

Wednesday, December 12th, 2018

Newington, N.H. (December 12, 2018) – SIG SAUER, Inc. is pleased to announce Jeff Powers has joined SIG SAUER as Vice President, Operations & Continuous Improvement. In this position Powers will work to streamline manufacturing operations and processes to increase productivity and oversee continuous improvement.

“I’m thrilled to join this incredible company, inspired by the passion of the employees, and motivated by the enormous responsibility we have to our customers,” began Powers.

Powers comes to SIG SAUER from Watts Water Technologies where he led the LEAN transformation of their flagship facility. Additionally, Powers spent seventeen years at Thermo Fisher Scientific where he was a driving force in several major productivity and continuous improvement programs. He is black belt certified in the Six Sigma methods of individual processes, holds a Master’s Degree in Management and Leadership, and is certified in production inventory management and LEAN transformation.

“Jeff has hit the ground running since he joined the SIG SAUER organization and we are already seeing the positive effects of his leadership,” said Ron Goslin, Chief Operating Officer, SIG SAUER, Inc. “His experience and expertise are going to take our assembly and manufacturing operations to the next level as we continue to grow.”

Powers will lead continuous improvement efforts at the SIG SAUER manufacturing headquarters In Newington, New Hampshire and the machining operations in Dover, New Hampshire.

Chinese Conglomerate Mascot Bidco Oy Makes Offer To Purchase Arc’teryx, Salomon and Associated Brands

Friday, December 7th, 2018

For quite awhile there has been speculation regarding a bid by Chinese corporation Mascot Bidco Oy to purchase Amer Sports Corporation based on Finland which owns Salomon, Arc’teryx, Peak Performance, Atomic, Mavic, Suunto, Wilson and Precor.

Today, Amer Sports issued a statement and supporting information regarding the 4.6 Billion Euro offer, which can be read at www.amersports.com/2018/12/mascot-bidco-oy-announces-a-voluntary-recommended-public-cash-tender-offer-for-all-the-shares-in-amer-sports-corporation. As it is so lengthy, and the forward looking information for this publicly traded company sensitive in several countries, that it’s best left to a link.

To be sure, the implications are significant to the brands in question, as well as the market as a whole. There is no additional information at this time but it’s important to remind readers that any purchase is subject to significant regulatory oversight and would be months away, if it does in fact, happen.

Atlas 46 Expands into Hillsboro, IL

Friday, December 7th, 2018

Polartec Announces 2018 Apex Design Award Winners

Thursday, December 6th, 2018

Polartec, the premium provider of innovative and sustainable textile solutions, announces the winners of its 2018 Polartec Apex Awards, an annual design award program celebrating the finest products made from Polartec fabrics. The winning products were selected based on skilled and creative uses of Polartec fabric technologies.

The winners are:

Bight Gear Swelter Jacket, an insulating parka for cold conditions made from 100g Polartec® Power Fill™ insulation (also available in men’s)

Bonne Gueule Blouson Épais Laine Cardée, a clean and versatile jacket made of Polartec® Alpha® insulation, with a Jules Tournier fabric lining, and a wool exterior

Burton women’s [ak]® Turbine Quarter Zip Fleece and Pant, a cozy fleece outfit made of Polartec® High Loft™ fleece, originally designed for the U.S.A. Olympic Snowboarding uniforms

Crazy Idea Skinny Woman Suit, a ski mountaineering racing suit made of Polartec® Power Stretch® fabric

Crye Precision G4 Hot Weather Combat Shirt, a light, breathable combat shirt made of Polartec® Power Dry® fabric, available winter 2019

Dainese Flexagon PL Waistcoat, a winter sports back protector vest made of Polartec® Power Wool™ fabric

Filson NeoShell® Reliance Jacket, a practical jacket made from breathable waterproof Polartec® NeoShell® fabric

LC23 Polartec Down Jacket, a reversible jacket with Polartec® Classic fleece on the intended exterior

Rag & Bone Fleece Tactic Jacket, a cozy, protective hooded jacket made of Polartec® Windbloc® softshell with a plush High Loft™ lining

Reusch Jérémie Heitz Promodel, freeride ski gloves designed with breathable Polartec® Alpha® insulation for outstanding grip and tactility

Rhone Delta Pique Polo, a versatile polo shirt made of Polartec® Delta™ cooling fabric

Santini Vega Xtreme, a high performance cold weather cycling jacket made of protective Polartec® Windbloc® fabric with breathable Alpha® insulation

Sportful R&D Intensity Jacket, a cool weather cycling jacket designed for intense riding, made with breathable Polartec® Alpha® insulation

Todd Snyder + Champion Sherpa Tipped Sweatshirt, a sweatshirt inspired by Champion’s iconic design, made from a Polartec® Thermal Pro® fabric with a shearling aesthetic

Every winner is an embodiment of Polartec fabric innovation and design inspiration, and the winning designers are being recognized with a Malden statue, an industry award unlike any other.

Century Arms Names Tim Adams, Director of National Accounts

Wednesday, December 5th, 2018

DELRAY BEACH, Florida – (DECEMBER 3, 2018) – Century Arms, America’s leading AK manufacturer, importer of classic firearms from around the globe, and the U.S. distributor of Canik pistols  is pleased to announce the appointment of industry veteran Tim Adams to the position of Director, National Accounts. In this role, Adams will work with those customers with a nationwide retail network to grow access to, and sales for, the Century Arms, Canik, U.S. Palm and Red Army Standard brands.

A collaborative sales leader with a track record of growing revenue, Adams is a veteran of the U.S. Navy and brings a wealth of experience gained through positions with Polaris Industries and most recently, Trijicon Inc. “Century and its brands offer an impressive line of desirable products and I am excited to join the team at Century to lead the national sales effort,” said Adams.

“Tim has the tools and experience we were looking for and we look forward to big things with him,” said Tim Self, Senior Vice President for Century Arms.

www.centuryarms.com

Odor Crusher Hires Global Sales Director

Tuesday, December 4th, 2018

Odor Crusher is pleased to announce the addition of Troy Bosard as the Global Sales Director for Odor Crusher Tactical. He is focused on driving innovation and working with a strong base of both distributors and retailers to deliver products to Law Enforcement, Military, and First Respond customers that benefit from the ozone-based solution that Odor Crusher offers. A life-long outdoorsman, he brings almost 30 years of merchandising and product assortment experience from his role as Merchandise Director and Category Manager positions with the outdoor retailer Cabela’s. When he isn’t focused on Odor Crusher, he enjoys fishing, hunting, and his kids sporting events. He currently resides in Nebraska with his wife Linda, and two children. He can be reached at troy.bosard@themojack.com.

Developed from NASA based research, Odor Crusher products feature odor-crushing Ozone Activated Technology. Our Ozone Activated Technology effectively eliminates all odors and bacteria on your gear. Sweat, soaps, food, perfume – you name it, Odor Crusher eliminates it by killing the organisms that cause odors including bacteria and virus. 100% chemical-free, Odor Crusher leaves no scent, chemical residue or harmful byproducts.

Odor Crusher is based out of Wichita, KS and is distributed in the US and Internationally.

Law enforcement officers struggle to keep their essential gear clean after several ten plus hours shifts a week. Our waterless wash ozone technology takes care of your equipment as soon as you hit the start button on the gear bag. Just plug the supplied power cord into the 12v outlet in your vehicle or the 110v outlet in your locker room or office, choose the length of the cycle (5-30 minutes) and walk away. Come back and the ozone has done its job, destroying all the bacteria on that essential gear like boots, vests, helmets jackets and every item that holds sweat and stink. Bacteria is the root of odor or worse yet infections and skin irritation. Odor Crusher has you covered from head to toe. Partner our Ozone technology with essential gear bags built for the harshest conditions and you have the perfect companion for every level of law enforcement. Durable 1050D tear and water resistant nylon oxford, exterior laser cut MOLLIE, heavy duty oversized compartments for gear and weapons and a 20-year life expectancy on the ozone generator. With Odor Crusher, it’s simple… Save the Day, Not the Odor.

odorcrusher.com

Mystery Ranch – Thomas Fire

Tuesday, December 4th, 2018

Mystery Ranch puts just as much into supporting our firefighters as they do supporting our warfighters.

Today, December 4th, marks the one-year anniversary of the Thomas Fire, California’s largest wildland fire at the time. In conjunction with the American Wildfire Experience, Mystery Ranch has produced an amazing collaborative, community-sourced, map-based multimedia exploration of how we experience wildland fire, focusing on the Thomas Fire.

Experience the full story at www.mysteryranch.com/thomas-fire.

Teijin Aramid Invests in Increased Defense and Security Customer Support

Friday, November 30th, 2018

Arnhem, The Netherlands, November 29, 2018 – Teijin Aramid, leading manufacturer of premium aramid,  has expanded its development support for customers of the defense and security industry. A completely new, first-class shooting range, based on the latest standards in technology and software, has been created in its Application Competence Center (ACC) close to the EMEA sales office in Wuppertal, Germany. This new state-of-the-art shooting range will allow customers to develop their new products designed to counter specific threats.

For over 30 years, Teijin Aramid supports customers in the development of tailor-made solutions used in soft and hard ballistic applications for police, army, and VIP environments. Changing threats and individual demands are challenging development requirements. At the EMEA Application Competence Center (ACC), Teijin covers a wide range of testing standards for safety and defense applications. Their aramids Twaron®, Teijinconex®, Technora® and the ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMW-PE) Endumax® are tested in individual customer solutions and partly even with other products or components. The different tests and developments in the ACC take place in order to generate protective solutions against heat, open fire, cut, stab and ballistics.

The ACC is a strategic location for development support and testing. Customers from all regions benefit from the long term experience in aramids and polyethylene, their converting and the broad offering of testing possibilities. Efficiency was one of the major drivers for this investment. A combination of work process optimization and implementation of new technology and testing software, turns the new shooting range into a first-class testing facility. The range length was increased to 17 meters and is compliant with various soft ballistic and hard ballistic testing standards, including helmet testing. This latest technology protects operators and the environment from ballistic threats, pollutions, etc.

For the near future, additional enhancements are planned, e.g. a back face measurement performed via automatic scanning, providing information on depth and volume of deformation. Depending on market needs, an increased threat spectrum will be considered, as well as providing video streaming capability allowing customers around the world to witness ballistic testing live.