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HELIKON-TEX Adds PenCott to its Camouflage Line-up

Thursday, January 31st, 2013

Hyde Definition, developers of the PenCott family of camouflage patterns has announced that European tactical clothing brand HELIKON-TEX is adding the GreenZone, Badlands and Snowdrift variants to its line-up.

At the upcoming IWA & Outdoor Classics 2013 trade show in March, HELIKON-TEX will initially debut PenCott versions of their Combat Patrol Uniform followed by their Combat Shirt, Boonie Hat and Combat Cap models.

In the second half of 2013 HELIKON-TEX will also roll-out the PenCott patterns on a new Parka design.

Tags: HELIKON-TEX, Hyde Definition, PenCott
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Edgar Brothers’ Tim Hill Appointed Bushnell Optics Product Manager

Thursday, January 31st, 2013

We received this press release from the Shooting Sports side of Edgar Brothers.

Bushnell’s UK distributor, Edgar Brothers has appointed Tim Hill as Bushnell Optics Product Manager for the brand’s range of hunting and shooting sports optics.

Wiltshire-based Tim has worked as Edgar Brothers’ Area Sales Manager for the South of England for the past two years, and this exciting new role will be an additional responsibility. An optics specialist, Tim said he has always been very keen on Bushnell products: “Their range of riflescopes, trail cameras, laser range finders and binoculars are true market leaders. I am thrilled to be the brand representative and will liaise directly with Bushnell, Edgar Brothers internal personnel and retailers on technical data, sales and marketing initiatives.”

Bushnell has been the industry leader in high-performance optics for more than 60 years. Their guiding principle is to provide the highest quality, most reliable and affordable sports optics products on the market.

shootingsports.edgarbrothers.com

Tags: Bushnell Optics, Edgar Bothers, UK
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TacJobs – Bates Military Sales Manager

Wednesday, January 30th, 2013

Bates, a division of Wolverine Worldwide Inc. and a global leader in military and public safety footwear, seeks a Military Sales Manager with the defined leadership skills and a measurable track record of success to lead our military sales team. The qualified candidate must have a thorough understanding of the US military market in terms of product procurement, logistics, and government contracting across all armed service categories.

Responsibilities:
•Will be a key member of the Bates team contributing to the development of military sales strategy, forecasts, and growth plans
•Will expand and/or develop strong relationships with key US military decision makers
•Create revenue growth with US military units via troop level product procurement
•Identify military footwear product trends and proactively create product solutions for all military branches
•Effectively work in conjunction with Natick Labs, NEXCOM, and MARCOSYSCOM and establish Bates proprietary footwear technology as spec
•Supports US DOD contract administration team to efficiently execute contract solicitations
•Manage and grow Bates commercial military business at the exchange level for AAFES, NEXCOM, and USMC
•Direct and lead the Bates military sales force (15 employees and agents) to develop strong relationships with key influencers, end users, supply officers, and KO’s
•Will enhance and diversify the Bates revenue stream to encompass all TLS suppliers via marketing , product development, and sales force alignment
•Performs duties consistent with the company’s AAP/EEO goals and policies.
•Performs other duties as required/assigned by manager.

Qualifications:
•Demonstrable understanding of the sales process (prospecting, qualifying, demonstrating, influencing, closing) and military management experience
• 5-7 years direct Business-to-Business sales or contract-based sales experience
•Strong customer-centric, relationship, and retention ability
•Proficient in use of computers and software (Excel, Word, Microsoft Office, CRM Software, etc.)
•Applicable Bachelors degree plus seven-ten (7-10) years successful sales experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
•Requires strong verbal and written communication skills

Apply to Link below:
https://careers-wolverineworldwide.icims.com/jobs/3178/job

Tags: Bates Footwear
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Source One CEO & President Mark Llano Joins Veterans’ Pathway Board of Directors

Friday, January 25th, 2013

Veterans’ Pathway to Business Success is a non-profit, entrepreneurial grant program for Florida’s Veterans who have served in Afghanistan or Iraq. They announced recently that highly decorated Marine veteran Mark Llano, President and CEO of Source One Distributors, has joined its Board of Directors. Mark served in the Gulf War and has been presented with many entrepreneurial awards during his time at Source One, including the National Veteran Owned Business Association’s Vetrepreneur® of the Year Award, the United States Small Business Administration’s Veteran Small Business Champion of the Year Award (Florida) and the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2011 Florida Award (Distribution & Manufacturing). According to Ernst & Young LLP, the award recognizes outstanding entrepreneurs who demonstrate excellence and extraordinary success in such areas as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities.

Recipients of grants from Veterans’ Pathway are Veteran entrepreneurs who are hoping to start their own business or who have an established business and are seeking funding for expansion. The main requirements for receiving funding are for Veterans who:

• have served in Afghanistan or Iraq after September 11, 2001;
• have, or are eligible for, an honorable discharge;
• reside in Florida and can provide proof of residency; and
• present a detailed business plan for eventual approval by the Veterans’ Pathway Board of Directors.

Major General Joe Taluto, US Army Retired and Vice President of the Veterans Pathway Board of Directors commented, “We believe Mark Llano will bring immense value to Veterans’ Pathway mission. Not only is he a highly respected and decorated Marine, he has achieved great professional success as an entrepreneur following his military service. Mark exemplifies the business leader we want our Veterans to become: Entrepreneurs with the vision, determination and leadership skills to succeed.” Major General Taluto went on to say that “I am greatly impressed by Mark’s life story, the adversity he overcame and the courage and skill it took to build a successful business. I have met many great leaders over my 44 years of military service. Mark’s character and integrity ranks with some of the best I have known.”

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The Premier of the New Beyond Approach

Thursday, January 24th, 2013

Outdoor Retailer Winter Market is the first emergence of a rebranded Beyond Clothing. From the get go, you can’t think of this new brand in terms of the old Beyond Clothing and Beyond Tactical lines. Rather, they have postured themselves as simply Beyond. I was so blown away with what they showed me that I had to think about how to share it with you. We didn’t even talk product. It was all about how Beyond is going to interact with its customers rather than what they are going to see them.

This is Beyond’s booth. The centerpiece is a four-armed, eight foot tall man. They took the measurements of the manikin before it was shipped to OR from the vendor and then custom tailored the clothing in their shop in Seattle over a two day period. It indicates what they can make but he individual 1:1 size manikins along the edge of the booth show customized clothing solutions for a variety of climate challenges. Those displays show what Beyond can do.

They are turning traditional outdoor on its head by focusing on customization for the individual. In the Beyond model the customer is the pro athlete, regardless of his background, requirements or goals. The customer is the participant in the process, a partner if you will, and his needs are the focus of the solution provided by Beyond. For SSD readers that may well be what we consider tactical. But it could just as easily be a hardcore outdoor garment or more of a lifestyle piece. Regardless of the clothing solution, it will be tailored in form, fit and function.

One of the things I like about what I am hearing is that Beyond is transforming to become more than just a site to purchase cool gear. Although in its infancy Beyond is building a community where customers become members and can interact with one another. Granted, Beyond will still have a bench of pros to go to for inspiration and to help answer those interesting questions that pop up. These men and women will be called Guides and will be a part of the community, there to help their fellow travelers.

They’ve already launched their new ecommerce site, but that’s just phase 1. We’ll see more and more content added over the next few months. It’s important to start at their site to see what’s going on.

www.beyondclothing.com

Tags: Beyond
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SHOT Show – Vertx Working with Industrial Alchemy to Produce Packs and Bags

Wednesday, January 16th, 2013

SHOT Show 2013 marks Vertx’s move into packs and bags. They’ve teamed with design house Industrial Alchemy. Industrial Alchemy has been around for about 10 years and does a lot of work in the core outdoor industry. In fact, they worked on the old SDS commercial line. That means you are going to see some cross over of outdoor into tactical designs.

Colors are both earth tones as well as Kryptek patterns. While final color decisions remain, you can be assured that their will be great options for blending in.

These are design concepts that will give you an idea of what they will be offering. They are concentrating on a smooth, no obtrusive exterior with a ton of features built in. Sure, there’s PALS webbing behind the flaps of this sling bag. But what you won’t see here is the secret sauce behind the PALS behind the flaps. We’ll leave that for a later time.

These prototype sling bags are very well executed. You’d think they were production models.

www.wearvertx.com

Tags: Industrial Alchemy, SHOT Show, VertX
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What’s New with HSP?

Wednesday, January 16th, 2013

Yesterday, I had a chance to sit down with Travis Haley and his team to talk about HSP for 2013. There’s a whole lot going on and unfortunately, I am only able to share a little bit of what we will see.

One of the things that I appreciate about Haley Strategic Partners is that they work with others in industry to introduce new products and technologies. Case in point is the new INCOG IWB Holster System developed in conjunction with G-code.

These are rolling off the assembly line and although not shown here, models for the M&P will soon join the GLOCK holsters already out there.

Additionally, HSP is working with Inforce to introduce a new version of their handheld light. I got to play with it a little bit and the ribbed section in the middle really increases the utility of the light.

Additionally, I’d look out for a new mobility training course as well as some very specialized pieces of kit in addition to a few items that virtually everyone will want to try. Hopefully, they’ll share their plans sooner rather than later.

Tags: Emissive Energy/Inforce, G-Code, Haley Strategic Partners
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Hydrapak Announces Partnerships with London Bridge Trading and Source One Distributors

Monday, January 14th, 2013

This announcement by Hydrapak, may well have some interesting implications for a market long dominated by Camelbak and to a lesser extent Source Hydration. Hydrapak has been around since 2001 and been an OEM provider of hydration bladders. LBT is well known for producing quality load carrying and armor systems and Source One Distributors brings their TLS and prime vendor experience to the table. It looks to be quite a combo.

Hydrapak, a leading global supplier of active-lifestyle hydration equipment, today announced partnerships with London Bridge Trading, a leading equipment designer and manufacturer for the United States Armed Forces, and Source One Distributors, a top military equipment distributor.

The new collaborations, featuring Hydrapak’s ultra-durable 1st Wave technology, make the Oakland-based company a leading supplier of hydration solutions for American troops at home and abroad.

“Hydrapak’s innovative hydration technologies and Source One’s knowledge of military distribution channels and tactical gear will allow us to provide additional assistance to the men and women of our armed forces,” said Vinny Chhibber, Source One’s marketing manager.

“Though our two companies are in a new relationship, Hydrapak has worked with us like we’ve been together for years,” said Vincent Moran, LBT’s vice-president of purchasing. “We look forward to a bright future with Hydrapak.”

Hydrapak introduced its 1st Wave hydration systems in 2011, its first product line designed specifically to the requirements of military, law enforcement, and industrial needs. In addition to reservoirs constructed with extra-thick thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), 1st Wave products also feature TPU- and Neoprene-insulated drinking tubes and dust covers for bite valves – design innovations that acknowledge the harsh environments where soldiers serve.

“We’re a hydration company that’s willing to innovate and capable of innovating,” said Hydrapak CEO and Lead Engineer Matt Lyon. He added that the company’s experience as an OEM provider for top brands such as The North Face, Salomon, and DaKine makes it uniquely suited to design and distribution partnerships.

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