Columbia Sportswear Signs License Agreement for Fishing Waders and Ankle-Fit Boots; Agreement with C.O. Lynch Enterprises Broadens Columbia's Product Offering.Business Editors PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 12, 2004 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 ) announced today that is has signed a license agreement with C.O. Lynch Enterprises for the design, manufacture and marketing of a new line of hunting and fishing waders, as well as ankle-fit rubber boots. The collection will debut in select specialty and sporting goods Noun 1. sporting goods - sports equipment sold as a commodity commodity, trade good, good - articles of commerce sports equipment - equipment needed to participate in a particular sport retailers in fall 2005. "C.O. Lynch is a premier manufacturer of waders and rubber footwear, and has an excellent reputation for quality and value," said 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. "We are extremely pleased to partner with them in order to extend Columbia's authentic hunting and fishing collection." While waders complement Columbia's outdoor product, the production and distribution of these items are highly specialized. Therefore, Columbia opted to pursue a license agreement rather than design and manufacture the collection in house. "We're extremely excited to partner with a great brand like Columbia Sportswear," said David W. Peterson, National Sales Manager sales manager n → gerente m/f de ventas sales manager n → directeur commercial sales manager sale n → for C.O. Lynch Enterprises. "We look forward to building a comprehensive line of products that help maintain the quality and performance that are currently represented in Columbia's hunting and fishing collection. C.O. Lynch Enterprises Inc. is a privately owned company based in Minnesota that specializes in outdoor and weather related footwear. Established in 1972, the Company also owns Itasca Footwear. ABOUT COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR Founded in 1938 in Portland, Oregon, Columbia Sportswear Company is a global leader in the design, sourcing, marketing and distribution of active outdoor apparel and footwear. As one of the largest outerwear brands 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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