Vibram announced its promotion of VP of Sales Michael Martin to General Manager of Vibram FiveFingers and Finished Goods – North America.In addition, Vibram has promoted Senior Retail Marketing Associate Michael O’Brien to marketing manager.
LK International AG, the parent company of KJUS, announced that Hans Bergman will join KJUS as Managing Director of North American Operations, a new position created to enhance the brand in North America, effective September 1, 2012.
Manzella Gloves combined its glove fitting expertise with research on the true biomechanics of operating touch screens to create the TouchTip glove, allowing consumers to use touch screen devices without removing gloves.
The famed FWA, Favorite Website Awards recognized Vibram FiveFingers’ YouAreTheTechnology.com with the coveted Site of the Day award. The site displays the “naked truth” about running, by underscoring the “natural technology” of the body.
Novation North America, Inc. and Kayland USA have contracted with Chris Clapp to represent the Kayland brand in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and northern New York state.
Kayland, an Italian manufacturer of performance footwear will introduces five new models while trickling down technology from higher priced, award-winners to lower priced new models in growth categories of mountaineering, backpacking, and hiking.
Novation North America, Inc. and Kayland USA have contracted with Thomas Horsch and Plan B Marketing to represent the Kayland brand in West Virginia, Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, and Florida.
Jordan Romero hoped to become the youngest person to climb the Seven Summits, and before his 12th birthday Jordan had conquered five. Kayland will outfit Jordan with the 8001 expedition boots for his last two summits and his quest for Everest.
Kayland introduces its 2010 footwear line with an evolution of the bestselling Contact backpacking boot; and a collection of multiactivity shoes, including a backpacking shoe, a hiking shoe, new trail runners, and a streetworthy approach shoe.
Kayland was recently awarded the prestigious “Guides Choice” designation by the American Alpine Institute for its Apex Rock mountaineering boot for the second time in three years. The Apex Rock was also recognized by the Institute in 2007.