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HI-TEC wins Spanish award Montane finds home in
Congratulations to HI-TEC Spain for winning the latest and most impressive award for the
Altitude Ultra WPi.
the Lakes
Spanish magazine Muy Interesante developed the award “Premio Muy Interesante a la
Innovación”, which has become a national event in acknowledging the work of brands Montane has opened a dedicated showroom in the heart
Research, Development and Innovation whilst reporting to the readers the most brilliant of the English Lake District.
and useful ideas that contribute to the development of society. Located in a quiet street moments away from the centre
HI-TEC Spain submitted the new Altitude Ultra WPi to these awards back in of Ambleside, the showroom is currently in the later stages
July 2008. of conversion from a little-used retail premises. The
The Altitude Ultra WPi was up against adidas (tech-fit) and building dates from the 19th century and contains a
Tissot (the new T-Touch Watch), both nominated in the “Best wealth of ship timbers used as structural beams, all of
Innovation” category. which will be retained during the conversion.
The gala awards were held on 13th November during the Jake Doxat, Managing Director commented: "I am
celebration of SIMO, the international computer science, multimedia delighted that Montane will have a permanent base in
and communication fair in Spain, organized by IFEMA. Ambleside. We have met with our key customers in the
Roberto Fernandez and Jacqueline Vazquez, HI-TEC Spain proudly accepted the award. Lake District for a number of years; the new showroom
will allow us to develop and improve this service for the
Haglöfs moves house
benefit of all of our customers."
The showroom officially opened in early December at
Haglöfs UK have announced that they will be moving line are already scheduled. the Montane Autumn Winter 2009 International Sales
into new offices at Staveley Mill Yard, Staveley, just north Asked about current business Neil commented that Conference. Montane customers who wish to book an
of Kendal. Commenting on the development, Country fortunately sales were holding up well despite the state of appointment to view the new Autumn Winter 2009 range
Manager Neil Bradley explained that: "the facility the high street; "Certainly it's a tough trading in the new showroom should contact their sales
measures 2000 sq ft and will provide showroom, meeting environment, and we know we have a great deal to do to representative.
and support facilities for services such as product training, support our customers, but at the moment there's a bit of
invoicing and prompt returns processing. It's fantastic to a positive groundswell about Haglöfs; people like the
have a home for the brand and to be able to locate product."
essential support services within the market. This is a In other developments, Haglöfs have appointed Paul
Big plans for OTS09
significant investment for us, but we want Haglöfs to be Vousden as their sales representative for the
accessible to our customers and easy to deal with. We've North/Midlands. Paul was previously the training After closing the doors to OTS 2008 on a high, the
chosen a location with great transport connections and coordinator with Cotswold Outdoor and will start organisers are pleased to announce the new dates for 2009
some wonderful landscape in which to be able to offer January 5th 2009. "Paul is a keen outdoor enthusiast and as well as the expansion of the show into two halls.
field training." The offices will be open for business from brings a wealth of enthusiasm and professionalism to the Since the inaugural 2006 event, OTS has continually
the start of the New Year and presentations of the AW09 team." Haglöfs are also recruiting for an office manager. been a complete sell out with the 2008 event having over
30 companies on a waiting list to exhibit at the show. Due
Primus date correction
to this high demand, it has been decided to expand into
two halls to accommodate 50 per cent more exhibitors for
2009.
In the November issue of SGB, we included information about the Primus TiLite Set, and printed that it would be 009 OTS will take place from the 28th to the 30th of
available in December 2008. The product will in fact be available from the end of January 2009. September 2009 and is sure to host an impressive line up
In case you missed it, TiLite features an extremely lightweight, compact and powerful stove and pot. The gas stove and of brands. Continuing to be held at Stoneleigh Park ,
0.9-litre pot weigh only 198g, thanks to the versatile material Titanium - incredibly lightweight, extremely robust and Warwickshire, OTS will now occupy both Hall 1 and 2 at
easy to clean, perfect for ambitious outdoor athletes. The packing volume of the TiLite Set makes outdoor dreams come the venue with over 7500sqm of exhibition space
true: it offers enough space for a 230 gram LP cartridge. available.
KMF 2008 winners
OTS 2009 will provide exhibitors with a platform to
The organisers wish to present their 2010 ranges, as well as a chance for retailers
thank all sponsors, funders to place top up orders for that all important hectic
The Kendal Mountain Festival's 2008 film competition and everyone involved for Christmas period. OTS presents a relaxed environment to
results have been announced after the KMF in November. their help and energy in do business, while having all the essential features an
From over 300 films submitted the judges considered 85 creating yet another hugely exhibition requires.
films in competition, including 30 premieres. successful Festival. The quality of visitors to the 2008 event showed that
Both the Grand Prize OTS is not a show to be missed. With over 71 per cent of
award and Best Climbing the 1096 visitors being either buyers or directors and
Film went to Alastair Lee's exhibitors actively writing orders, everyone left the 2008
On Sight; Best show incredibly upbeat and enthusiastic.
Mountaineering Film went to Booking forms and floor plans will be distributed
Ice, Anarchy & The Pursuit Of Madness by Steve House; shortly with priority given to 2008 exhibitors to re-book
the Judges Special Prize went to Andy Parkin: A Life In their existing stands.
Adaptation by Dom Green and Pip Piper; People's For more information about securing exhibition space
Choice Award went to Beyond The Summits by Remy at the 2009 please contact show organisers MCS on 0161
Tezier; and the Judge's Special Mention went to Hand 980 7242.
Cut, by Nick Waggoner. www.outdoortradeshow.com
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