Distributor news
PETALUMA, CA (BRAIN) — CamelBak has selected Sea to Summit as the exclusive distributor of its hydration packs and reusable BPA-free water bottles in China. Sea to Summit will take over distribution after Nov. 1 from Beijin Snowpeak Trade and Technology Co. Ltd.
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (BRAIN) — QBP has “hunters, anglers and foragers” in its sights as the company introduces new house brand Cogburn Outdoors, which is showing a new backcountry fat bike at the Game Fair trade show this weekend in Minnesota.
FRYEBURG, ME (BRAIN) – Maine-based distributor Downeast Bicycle Specialists has been sold to the Hans Johnsen Company of Dallas, Texas, the companies announced this weekend.
MONTREAL, Quebec (BRAIN) — Outdoor Gear Canada has signed a multi-year agreement making OGC Linus's exclusive Canadian distributor, effective Sept. 1. OGC will distribute the company's bikes and accessories.
BOULDER, CO (BRAIN) — CatEye America will resume sales of a limited product line through J&B Importers, two years after stopping sales to J&B and eight other U.S.
MEQUON, WI (BRAIN) — Hayes Bicycle Group is ending its relationship with Canadian distributor Trident Performance Sports; its Answer and Manitou products will now be distributed in Canada by QBP International, the company announced Friday.
SNOW BASIN, UT (BRAIN) — QBP’s founder Steve Flagg occupies a unique position within the industry.
OLNEY, IL (BRAIN) — Quality Bicycle Products will distribute Magura suspension, brakes and spare parts and the distributor will also repair forks and brakes for the German brand, Magura recently announced.
OGDEN, UT (BRAIN) — QBP’s Steve Flagg has lassoed some 200 dealers and their staff for the company’s annual Saddle Drive—a three-day event to show off its 2014 line of bikes and accessories.
TEKONSHA, MI (BRAIN) — Cequent Performance Products, the maker of ROLA auto racks and cargo boxes, is converting its Tekonsha, Michigan, facility to a regional distribution center.
IRVINE, CA (BRAIN) — Shimano American, in a major shake-up of its U.S. distribution network, will cut the number of distributors selling Shimano components from 18 to six effective Jan. 1, 2014.
LEXINGTON, SC (BRAIN) — Distributors Lambert and Hawley have each added the Italian shoe brand Northwave to their offerings. Both companies will start distributing Northwave's 2014 model year line on Sept. 1.

