Columbia Sportswear Signs License Agreement for Outdoor Accessories; Agreement with Coast Cutlery Broadens Columbia's Product Offerings.PORTLAND, Ore. -- 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 Coast Cutlery for the design, manufacture and marketing of a line of outdoor accessories, including knives, multi-tools, compasses and LED lights. Additionally, hiking sticks, binoculars, field glasses and camping lanterns and lights will also be made available for the active, outdoors enthusiast. This new line of outdoor accessories will debut Spring 2005 throughout North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. . "From multi-functional cutlery products to innovative lighting devices, Coast Cutlery products are known throughout the world for their high quality craftsmanship and durability," 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. "Coast's outdoor accessory line enhances Columbia's mission of offering customers well-rounded products for an array of outdoor activities." "All of us at Coast are extremely excited about this new relationship between two long time Portland, Oregon based companies," said David Brands Sir David Brand KCMG (1 August 1912-15 April 1979) was Premier of Western Australia from 1959-1971 and a Member of the Legislative Assembly from 1945-1975. Early life , Coast Cutlery's President and Owner. "Our experience in outdoor hard goods items and Columbia's brand recognition will combine to create a strong product line-up for our retail markets." About Coast Cutlery Founded in 1919 in Portland, Oregon, Coast knives were first introduced by Henry W. Brands, Sr. to provide quality knives to the farmers, ranchers and working men of the Pacific Northwest. Today, Coast has a distribution network of over 10,000 retail outlets in the U.S. and in 30 foreign countries. The company that began with a desire to provide specialty knives has grown to become a world leader in the design, production, and distribution of an innovative line of quality outdoor recreation products. To learn more about Coast Cutlery please visit the Company's web site at www.coastcutlery.com. 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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