Brooks Sports Inc. Announces European Subsidiary in Germany.Business Editors, Health/Medical Writers BOTHELL, Wash.--(BW HealthWire)--Aug. 2, 2002 Brooks Sports Inc. today announced the opening of a new European European emanating from or pertaining to Europe. European bat lyssavirus see lyssavirus. European beech tree fagussylvaticus. European blastomycosis see cryptococcosis. subsidiary, Brooks Sports GmbH. Located in Muenster, Germany, the new subsidiary will distribute Brooks' line of high-performance running footwear Footwear consists of garments worn on the feet. It is worn for a variety of reasons, including protection against the environment, hygiene and adornment. Usually, socks and other hosiery are worn between the feet and the footwear, except for sandals and flip flops (thongs). and apparel to nearly 1,000 retailers throughout Germany, Austria and Switzerland. "We're pleased to be directly involved in the important German market. Brooks' performance running business in Europe has been growing dramatically and the potential is significant. Opening a subsidiary in Germany marks a major step in taking the Brooks brand to the next level in Europe," said Brooks President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , Jim Weber Weber, river, United States Weber (wē`bər), river, c.125 mi (200 km) long, rising in the Uinta Mts., N central Utah, and flowing north and northwest to join the Ogden River at Ogden. The combined stream flows to the Great Salt Lake. . Brooks Sports is a leading running company that designs and markets a full line of performance footwear, apparel and accessories in more than 80 countries worldwide. The new European subsidiary, officially called Brooks Sports GmbH, is being formed out of a five-year partnership with TDG TDG Teledienstgesetz TDG Transport of Dangerous Goods TDG Three Days Grace (band) TDG Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act (Canada) TDG Test Data Generator TDG Technology Development Group , a subsidiary of German-based trend sports and marketing company, Titus AG. Brooks Sports GmbH will be headquartered at the TDG facility and managed by current TDG staff along with Managing Director, Hamish Stewart. Stewart currently serves as the Vice President of International for Brooks at the company's headquarters outside Seattle, Washington  This page is protected from moves until disputes have been resolved on the .The reason for its protection is listed on the protection policy page. , USA. Heiner Ibing, CEO of TDG, states, "TDG experienced more than 250 percent growth in Brooks sales over the past five years. With TDG more intensely focused on its trend businesses and Brooks' total focus on running, it made sense for Brooks to open a subsidiary to build the brand in Europe more effectively. We will stay very involved in the transition to assure that all Brooks customer orders will be fulfilled ful·fill also ful·fil tr.v. ful·filled, ful·fill·ing, ful·fills also ful·fils 1. To bring into actuality; effect: fulfilled their promises. 2. by the new company." About Brooks Brooks Sports Inc. is a leading running company that designs and markets a line of performance footwear, apparel and accessories in more than 80 countries worldwide. Brooks was founded in 1914 and is headquartered in Bothell, Wash., near Seattle. The company's mission is to inspire people to run and be active and create innovative gear that keeps them running longer, farther and faster. Respect the Run -- Brooks. Visit www.brooksrunning.com and www.brooksports.de for more information. |
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