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TEKO appoints new CEO,
Director of Sales
Outdoor industry veteran Chip Coe has joined TEKO
as Chief Executive Officer and stockholder. “I am very
proud to be able to announce Chip joining TEKO
both as the CEO and as an investor,” said Gordon
Fraser, TEKO’s Chairman and majority stockholder.
“It is fantastic to have such an experienced and passionate individual to lead the
company in an industry that we love so much. Chip clearly identifies with the
tremendous value and innovation that TEKO brings to the market as a sustainable
and highly technical sock brand.”
“Joining TEKO allows me to get back to the entrepreneurial environment that I
love, while also pursuing my passion for sustainable business,” said Coe. “With its
commitment to producing the best socks on the planet and the best socks for the
planet, TEKO is uniquely positioned to address the wants and desires of today’s
outdoor enthusiast, and to serve those retailers who are focused on providing their
customers with thoughtful, high performance products.”
Meanwhile, TEKO has announced the appointment of Rich Weight to the role of
Director of Sales. Rich is a very experienced and respected veteran of the outdoor
industry, having served as Director of Sales for Chaco for many years, and helped
position that brand as one of the most respected in the specialty outdoor and
footwear channels. Rich also served as Director of Sales at Cloudveil, another
premium, authentic brand that Rich helped lead to stardom. Rich assumes
responsibility for sales and customer service functions, and will partner with Owen
Hammond, Teko General Manager, on overall corporate strategy and planning.
New Nikwax Waterproofing
wax!
Nikwax, the market’s leading waterproofing manufacturer, is launching a brand
new high-performance waterproofing wax for leather in 2009. Nikwax has spent
more than two years developing and researching the new formula. It replaces the
traditional wax paste in a tin and provides superior performance and a more
convenient application than the tin wax.
The solvent and VOC (volatile organic compound) free wax paste is WaterBased
and suitable for all types of smooth leather. Unlike conventional wax it has a dual
application method: either sponge on with the applicator provided or rub in with
a cloth or with fingers.
This brilliant waterproofing wax not only keeps feet dry, but it can be used on
either wet or dry leather and once applied, the items treated can be used
immediately without waiting for the wax to dry. Its fast-acting, deeply penetrative
ingredients add water repellency, reduce water absorption and maintain
breathability. It also revives the appearance of leather, maintains its suppleness
and even adds to or enhances the shine.
HI-TEC appointment
Global sports brand HI-TEC has appointed John Calis as European Sales Director
for both their HI-TEC and MAGNUM Business.
With over 24 years of experience within the IT Software Industry, Calis has
worked for numerous IT related companies building distribution businesses in
Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Calis said: “While Hi-Tec is a well-established British Company with 35 years of
footwear experience and industry knowledge, I am particularly thrilled about the
opportunities created by their extremely exciting new and innovative technologies,
such as the recently introduced ion-mask product.
"My objective is to grow our European business by working with our current
existing portfolio of HI-TEC and MAGNUM distributors whose loyalty and expertise
is a major contributing factor to the brands long term success whilst investigating
and developing potential new channels of distribution.”
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