Columbia Sportswear Receives the Governor's International Business Achievement Award from the State of Oregon's Economic Development Department.Business Editors & News Desks PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 31, 2001 Columbia Sportswear Columbia Sportswear Company NASDAQ: COLM is a United States company that manufactures and distributes outerwear and sportswear. Founded in 1938 by the late Paul Lamfrom, father of present chairperson Gert Boyle, the company is headquartered in Portland, Oregon. Company (Nasdaq:COLM COLM Column COLM Colorado National Monument (US National Park Service) COLM Committee On Lay Ministry ), a global leader in the active outdoor apparel and 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). industry, has received the Governor's Award for Outstanding Achievement in International Business from the State of Oregon's Economic Development Department. The award is given to individuals or organizations that have made a significant contribution to Oregon's international commerce. Oregon State Governor John A. Kitzhaber presented the award to Tim Boyle Tim Boyle (born January 28, 1984) is an Australian rules football player, playing forward with the Hawthorn Hawks of the Australian Football League. His career has been plagued by injuries. , Columbia's President and Chief Executive Officer, during a luncheon ceremony at Portland's Hilton Hotel. "On behalf of Columbia Sportswear's employees, we are honored to receive such a prestigious award from the State of Oregon," Boyle said. "Columbia has been a part of Oregon's business community for more than 60 years, and as our company and our international business grow, we take great pride in our Oregon roots." Columbia's active outdoor apparel, footwear and accessories are sold in nearly 50 countries. From 1993 to 2000, the company's international sales grew from 12 percent to 29 percent of total corporate sales. Columbia Sportswear Company(R) is a global leader in the design, sourcing, marketing and distribution of active outdoor apparel and footwear. As one of the largest outerwear manufacturers in the world and the leading seller of skiwear ski·wear n. Clothing appropriate for various types of skiing. in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , the Company has developed an international reputation for quality, performance, functionality and value. To learn more about Columbia Sportswear, please visit the Company's Web site at www.columbia.com. |
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