Stefan Posted March 19, 2003 Share Posted March 19, 2003 Don't know why this wasn't brought up earlier.... http://archives.seattletimes.nwsource.com/cgi-bin/texis.cgi/web/vortex/display?slug=bizbriefs14&date=20030314&query=mountain+equipment Portland sportswear company buys California apparel maker PORTLAND — Columbia Sportswear, a maker of ski clothing and other outerwear, agreed to buy Mountain Hardwear for about $36 million in cash and debt. The company will pay about $30 million in cash and assume $6 million in debt for the Richmond, Calif.-based maker of mountaineering apparel and equipment, Columbia said. The transaction is expected to close March 31. Columbia expects to boost sales of Mountain Hardware, which had $31.4 million in revenue last year, by as much as $100 million over five years, spokeswoman Sarah Stephan said. Columbia wants to expand sales of Mountain Hardwear's gear through high-end retailers and international distribution, as well as broaden the range of products the company makes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COL._Von_Spanker Posted March 19, 2003 Share Posted March 19, 2003 It was brought up earlier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Attitude Posted March 19, 2003 Share Posted March 19, 2003 Here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefan Posted March 19, 2003 Author Share Posted March 19, 2003 Hmmm. My search didn't come up with anything....I wonder if my search parameters sucked to find if there was a previous post. Thanks for showing me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don_Serl Posted March 20, 2003 Share Posted March 20, 2003 aaah, by the way, that's "Mountain Hardware", not Mountain Equipment Hardware. no connection with "Mountain Equipment Co-op" in Canada. cheers, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cluck Posted March 20, 2003 Share Posted March 20, 2003 uhhh - Mountain HardWEAR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iain Posted March 20, 2003 Share Posted March 20, 2003 scot't'wearteryx? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshK Posted March 20, 2003 Share Posted March 20, 2003 That brings up a good point...I wonder what happens when arc'teryx's parent gets bought and the rename them or something. The scot'teryx legend will cease to be! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erik Posted March 20, 2003 Share Posted March 20, 2003 JoshK said: That brings up a good point...I wonder what happens when arc'teryx's parent gets bought and the rename them or something. The scot'teryx legend will cease to be! the legacy will always carry on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iain Posted March 20, 2003 Share Posted March 20, 2003 isn't "the legacy" supposedly at smith this weekend? I just may have to make it there to see it/him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erik Posted March 20, 2003 Share Posted March 20, 2003 iain said: isn't "the legacy" supposedly at smith this weekend? I just may have to make it there to see it/him. omfd i knew there was a reason no other place made sense to climb at this weekend!! live the dream! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iain Posted March 20, 2003 Share Posted March 20, 2003 see if you can spot him. I would recommend the morning glory area for best possible sightings (would that be the first place one would go on first visit to smiffy tuffytuff?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted March 20, 2003 Share Posted March 20, 2003 expect a 15 page report about rope de dope rock complete with 16 photos (and a shot of "unknown climber on Chain Reaction. The guidebook says this technical 12c is a 5 star classic") on Monday afternoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erik Posted March 20, 2003 Share Posted March 20, 2003 iain said: see if you can spot him. I would recommend the morning glory area for best possible sightings (would that be the first place one would go on first visit to smiffy tuffytuff?) iain you are a true conessuoier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iain Posted March 20, 2003 Share Posted March 20, 2003 that or dihedrals but that's a little less obvious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erik Posted March 20, 2003 Share Posted March 20, 2003 hmmmm have you seen on the schedule of what is on tap on the fasion side of things?? or if sponsership will be available? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iain Posted March 20, 2003 Share Posted March 20, 2003 dammit I got sucked in the damn Prophecy thread again. I would accept any sponsorship for the non-profit Spot-the-Scot'yerx campaign. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erik Posted March 20, 2003 Share Posted March 20, 2003 for president i can see the marqee now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iain Posted March 20, 2003 Share Posted March 20, 2003 good I'll print the leaflets and lawn signs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
To_The_Top Posted March 20, 2003 Share Posted March 20, 2003 iain said: dammit I got sucked in the damn Prophecy thread again. I would accept any sponsorship for the non-profit Spot-the-Scot'yerx campaign. I've seen him and he didnt try to sell anything! TTT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beck Posted March 20, 2003 Share Posted March 20, 2003 wow, now mountain hardware will have an excuse for making crappy gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iain Posted March 20, 2003 Share Posted March 20, 2003 hasn't stopped them in the past bwaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erik Posted March 20, 2003 Share Posted March 20, 2003 cant their be a market for different quality and priced garmets...oh wait they all cost the same... we need to stop the axis of outdoor gear price fixing.. wheres the b1's?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iain Posted March 20, 2003 Share Posted March 20, 2003 smear campaign would work. patagonia funds terrorist nonprofits. mtn hardware makes goretex turbans etc. etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erik Posted March 20, 2003 Share Posted March 20, 2003 smoke pot not war! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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