Business opportunity : Barz Optics at RYA Dinghy Show to source a UK dealer

For the second time, Barz Optics will be exhibiting at the RYA Dinghy Show being held at Alexandra Palace, London on the second and third of March.

The dinghy show is like no other, says founder, Kevin Barr. 'Primarily, it’s Olympic class and small sailing boats. All of the classes and associations are represented. Last year was our first time attending prior to the London Olympics and Barz received a great reaction from the end users.'

This year, Barz Optics hopes to break into the UK market by attracting a distributor and retailers to service their UK demand.

Barz will feature itsr polarised, polarised bi-focal and polarised photochromic floating styles, as well as their new polarised lenses infused with Melanin (for that added protection).

The Barz optical products are currently exported to Denmark, Norway, Finland, New Zealand, USA, Canada, Croatia, The Netherlands, France, Malta, Switzerland, SIngapore, Hong Kong, Brazil and Japan.

Kevin Barr will then head straight for the Dubai International Boat Show to exhibit with their new Middle East distributor, Blue Ocean Interiors.

More at www.barzoptics.com

by Barz Optics  

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Business news :Barz Optics seeks US distributor to capitalise on growth

Barz Optics are seeking a US distributor to market its range of Polarized Sunglasses throughout the USA with the possibility of distribution in the Caribbean.

According to Kevin Barr, MD and founder, Barz Optics' profile in the US is growing, supported by online and magazine advertising and displaying at significant boat shows.

'We are looking for a company who we can work closely together with and who preferably has an established sales network and account base,' explains Kevin. 'Barz may be one of the world's smallest international sunglasses companies, but we are certainly one of the most innovative.' 

The Barz range features acetate, acetate photochromic, acetate with non polarized bi focals, polycarbonate, polycarbonate bi focals, polycarbonate photochromic (infused with melanin) and glass polarized lenses.

'Our range of frames feature (true) floating styles for fresh and salt water with varied price points,' says Kevin, adding that Barz Optics are currently sold in 16 countries around the world, predominantly into the marine, sailing, fishing, optical and surf markets.

The company has a strong commitment to marketing in various markets, including online with Sail-World and MarineBusiness-World, paddling.net and 18footer.tv, in print publications such as Sail Magazine, Cruising World, Sailing World, Lat 38, Spinsheet, Yachts and Yachting and Sail Gear Guide, and at major boat shows in Australia and the US, including the Annapolis Sail Show and Pacific Sail Expo.

The brand also sponsors various sailing teams around the world and supplies polarized sunglasses for the NSW Marine Rescue.

For further information contact kevin@barzoptics.com

More at www.barzoptics.com

by Jeni Bone

Business opportunity :The RECLAIM Design Project Starts Today!

Los Angeles, CA (December 12, 2012) -- The RECLAIM Design Project is back! Have you always dreamed about being a designer? Do you live for snow and fashion? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then we want you to enter the third annual RECLAIM PROJECT, being held this year in both the US and Europe.

The world famous RECLAIM Design Project gives three talented designers the opportunity to create an original outerwear garment utilizing reclaimed materials, fabrics trims and supplies from the 686® production facility. Two winning designers will be awarded the grand prize of a coveted internship at 686® - helping design innovative, fashionable outerwear and technical apparel, as well as a collection of other great prizes. Is this you, do you have what it takes?
Here’s how the RECLAIM Design Project works:

Submit your entry – Include your best jacket design and a quick bio introducing yourself (be sure to include your current school and/or profession) - to reclaimproject@686.com no later than December 30, 2012 at 11:59 PM PST. You can submit an original sketch, drawing or download a jacket CAD to modify from http://686.com/ftp/reclaim_CAD.zip. Make it innovative, make it street, make it cute, but most of all make it yours. We know you’ve been thinking about it while sitting on the lift or behind your desk, now is your chance to show us what you’ve got!


Winning submissions will be flown to join SIA Snow Show, 686®, and Malakye.com in Denver, CO (US and Canada residents) and given 3 days to create a one of a kind design. We supply the sewing machines and materials - you supply the creativity and design. Please note that contestants selected to participate at the Reclaim Project at SIA must supply their own tools that are needed to create an outerwear jacket. One winner from each location will be chosen on the final day of competition and awarded a once in a lifetime opportunity internship with 686® and other great prizes.

Contest dates as follows: SIA Snow Show (US and Canada residents) Jan 31 – Feb 2, 2013. Finalists will be notified by January 2, 2013. Winners will be announced on final day of competition.
Good luck, now get designing!

For more information about 686® and The RECLAIM Design Project, please log onto www.686.com/reclaim-project.

Business news : Columbia Sportswear Company Forms Joint Venture With Swire Resources in China

Columbia Sportswear has agreed to create a joint venture with Hong Kong-based Swire Resources to accelerate the growth of both the Columbia and the Mountain Hardwear brands in China. Swire Resources, a subsidiary of Swire Pacific, will hold 40 percent of the venture, while the U.S. outdoor company will control 60 percent. Swire has been Columbia’s distributor in Hong Kong and Macau since 2002 and in China since 2004. As of June 30,  Swire’s affiliated wholesale traders operated 530 Columbia and 45 Mountain Hardwear stores in Greater China, while Swire itself had 70 additional stores in seven cities. Last year, Swire had turnover from Columbia Sportswear’s products of around $123 million. The joint venture is still subject to various conditions such as the approval of local regulatory authorities, and is set to start operations on Jan. 1, 2014. Swire Pacific is a large Hong Kong company with various operations in industries such as aviation, property, beverages, marine services, and trading and industrial.

( by SGI Europe through Ispo News blog)

Business opportunity : Premium Ski-Wear/outdoor company is looking to significantly expand his International

Premium Ski-Wear/outdoor company based in the French Alps is looking to significantly expand his International Business through strong partnerships.

The primarily focus will be to implement the brand around the Alps with a clear focus in :

Switzerland - Austria - Italy - Germany.

 In a second phase, territories such as Scandinavia - Benelux - UK and Russia will be seriously considered.

We are committed to seek for business partners to develop the targeted countries through distributors and/or agencies agreement. 

Strong experiences, track records and connections in the premium ski-wear/outdoor sector will be mandatory

More infos:  http://www.sportmondo.com

Business opportunity : Young Skateboards company search Distributors and Agents

One of europes fastest growing street fashion and skateboards brands is looking for established agents and distributors 

After nominated to Bright brand of the year ! we are looking forward to an even stronger 2012!

If you can handal fast growth and an extensive range of softgoods and hard goods don’ hesitate to contact us :

More infos on :  http://www.sportmondo.com