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6/30/2009 3:05:00 PM
JOHNSON OUTDOORS INC. ANNOUNCES CONSOLIDATION OF WATERCRAFT BRANDS' OPERATIONS
RACINE, WISCONSIN, June 30, 2009……Johnson Outdoors Inc. (Nasdaq: JOUT), a leading global outdoor recreation company, today announced it is consolidating operations for its paddle sport brands in Old Town, Maine by the end of September 2009 as part of a comprehensive effort to improve profitability of its Watercraft business unit. The decision will result in the closure of the Company’s plant in Ferndale, Washington and a reduction of about 90 positions located there. Consolidation is anticipated to result in annual cost-savings of more than $4 million dollars beginning in fiscal 2010. Costs and charges associated with the action are estimated to have a negative impact on earnings per diluted share of between $0.16 and $0.20 in the fourth fiscal quarter of 2009.
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1/25/2008 11:10:00 PM
NECKY ELIZA ULTRALITE HONORED BY PADDLER MAGAZINE
RACINE, WISCONSIN, January 25, 2008 JOHNSON OUTDOORS INC. (Nasdaq: JOUT), a global leader in outdoor recreational products, today announced that the Company’s NECKY® ELIZA™ ULTRALITE kayak was honored by PADDLER® MAGAZINE with a 2008 Paddler’s Pick Award. The award recognizes the top kayaks and paddling accessories from the world’s leading outdoor manufacturers and gives the nod to the NECKY® ELIZA™ ULTRALITE’s innovative, women specific female friendly design.
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9/1/2007 11:00:00 PM
Minn Kota ®’s Exclusive Autopilot TM Technology
RACINE, Wis. (September 2007) Minn Kota® Terrova™ and Riptide® ST trolling motors that are not currently equipped with AutoPilot™ technology can now be upgraded with the exclusive AutoPilot plug-in module.
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9/1/2007 10:55:00 PM
Humminbird Hits the Big Screen with the New 1100 Series
EUFAULA, Ala. (September, 2007) Humminbird’sÒ introduction of its new 1100 Series™ models features the company’s largest screens to-date with a 10.4-inch diagonal, sunlight viewable display. This new series of advanced marine electronics showcases its enhanced, high-resolution SVGA display and features 600 vertical pixels by 800 horizontal pixels.
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8/14/2007 10:55:00 PM
EUREKA! N!ERGY TENT SERIES AWARDED 2007 OUTDOOR INNOVATION AWARD
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (August 14, 2007) – ReserveAmerica has awarded the Eureka! N!ergy tent series its Outdoor Industry Innovation Award, which recognizes the company and new product launch that inspires outdoor enthusiasts while enhancing the experience of outdoor recreation. Eureka!’s N!ergy is a series of tents wired for power with the E! Power™ system, which enables campers to use convenient 12-volt accessories such as lights, fans or mattress pumps right inside the tents. Each year, ReserveAmerica recognizes the most innovative, creative and leading new product with its Industry Innovation Award. The Eureka! N!ergy tent series was selected from thousands of products from all major categories as the overall industry winner for 2007.
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8/7/2007 3:25:00 PM
EXTRASPORT® LAUNCHES NEW LINE OF TECHNICAL PADDLING APPAREL
Ferndale, Wash. (August 7, 2007) Extrasport®, a brand trusted by outdoor professionals worldwide for more than 30 years, is pleased to introduce their new 2007 collection of paddling outerwear. A comprehensive line of technical, yet stylish paddling apparel, the new Extrasport® Tech Wear includes dry tops, spray tops, base layers and paddling pants for men and women.
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8/7/2007 3:35:00 PM
Necky Launches New Manitou Select Series Kayaks
Ferndale, Wash. (August 7, 2007) Necky® Kayaks, manufacturer of world-class touring and whitewater boats, is pleased to introduce their new Manitou™ Select series kayak s A. vailable in thirteen and fourteen foot models Manitou™ Select kayaks are scale-ddown versions of Necky®’s popular sea kayaks, employing premium Linear Select™ materials while combining the performance and control of a touring kayak with the comfort and stability of a recreational kayak.
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8/7/2007 10:50:00 PM
Necky Launches New Ultralite Touring Kayaks
Ferndale, Wash. (August 7, 2007) Necky® Kayaks, a leader in the design and development of performance kayaks, is pleased to introduce two new composite fiberglass kayaks, the Manitou 13™ UltraLite™ and Manitou 14™ Ultr a LTiwteo™ of. the lightest day touring kayaks on the market today, the new Necky® Manitou™ UltraLite™ models combine the comfort and stability of a recreational boat with the feel and glide of a performance touring kayak.
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8/7/2007 10:55:00 PM
Necky(R) Kayaks Casts into Fishing Market with New Zoar Sport(TM) Angler Edition
Ferndale, Wash. (August 7, 2007) Necky® Kayaks, a long time leader in the development of performance kayaks, is pleased to bring that reputation to the kayak fishing category with the introduction of the new Zoar Sport™ Angle rN. ecky®’s first fishing-specific kayak, the Zoar Sport™ Angler features exceptional glide and a roomy cockpit that allows any sport angler great control and freedom of movement.
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8/7/2007 10:50:00 PM
NECKY® KAYAKS NEW LOOKSHA 14(TM)
Ferndale, Wash. (August 7, 2007) Sleek lines and a large, roomy cockpit are but two of the standout features on the new Necky® Looksha 14™ sea kaya k A. sporty, high-volume boat, the Looksha 14 is perfect for recreational paddling or coastal exploring, yet still offers the stability and tracking needed for longer excursions.
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8/7/2007 3:30:00 PM
NECKY® UNVEILS NEW ELIZA(TM) ULTRALITE(TM) KAYAK FOR WOMEN
Ferndale, Wash. (August 7, 2007) Necky® Kayaks, a leader in the design and development of performance kayaks, today introduced the new women’s-specific Eliza™ UltraLite™ kayak in a fiberglass lay-up. One of the lightest women’s kayaks on the market today, the Eliza™ UltraLite™ combines innovative design and cut-teindge materials to create a kayak that optimizes hull speed and efficiency, reduces drag and results in an amazing on-water experience.
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8/7/2007 10:55:00 PM
NECKY® UNVEILS NEW LOOKSHA 17(TM) COMPOSITE KAYAK
Ferndale, Wash. (August 7, 2007) – With its distinctive dolphin bow, rudder and multi-edged, hard-chined hull, the lines of the new Necky® Looksha 17™ are reminiscent of the classic touring models that first made Neck®y famous. Paddlers, however, will quickly find that this latest evolution utilizing an Advanced Composite Fiberglass lay-up represents a quantum leap forward in comfort, fit and performance.
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8/7/2007 3:30:00 PM
OCEAN KAYAK INTRODUCES NEW PEEKABOO
Ferndale, Wash. (August 7, 2007) Ocean Kayak™, a pioneer in the world of s-oitn-top kayaks, today introduced a revolutionary new kayak dubbed the Peekaboo™ B. uilt on a traditional Ocean Kayak™ s-oitn-top platform, the Peekaboo™ adds a unique new component to the paddling equation - a large, in-deck viewing window that allows the user to observe the watery world beneath the boat while paddling.
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8/7/2007 3:30:00 PM
Ocean Kayak Presents New Malibu Two XL Angler
Ferndale, Wash. (August 7, 2007) Ocean Kayak™, a pioneer in the world of s-oitn-top kayaks, is pleased to announce their latest fishing-specific kayak, the tandem Malibu Two™ XL Angle rO. ne of the first tandem sit-on-tops to be outfitted specifically for fishing the Malibu Two™ XL Angler boats over 450 pounds of capacity, plenty of room for all necessary fishing gear and four Scot®ty rod mounts with two rod holders.
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8/7/2007 3:30:00 PM
OCEAN KAYAK(TM) LAUNCHES NEW CAPER(TM) LADY ANGLER
Ferndale, Wash. (August 7, 2007) Ocean Kayak™, a pioneer in the world of s-oitn-top kayaks, is pleased to introduce their latest women’s-specific fishing kayak, the Caper™ Lady Angler.The compact, 11-foot Caper™ Lady Angler is stable, easy to maneuver at only 45 pounds and suitable for a variety of different sized anglers. Best of all, Ocean Kayak™ will donate one percent of the gross sales for each Caper™ Lady Angler sold to the Breast Cancer Fund.
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8/7/2007 10:55:00 PM
OCEAN KAYAK(TM) LAUNCHES PROWLER TRIDENT(TM) 15 FISHING KAYAK
Ferndale, Wash. (August 7, 2007) Ocean Kayak™, a pioneer in the world of s-oitn-top kayaks, is pleased to introduce the new Prowler Trident 15™ fishing kayak. Combining input from professional anglers throughout the globe with Ocean Kayak™ ’s years of experience in the field, the Trident 15™ represents a featu-rpeacked fishing kayak unlike anything else the market has seen.
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8/7/2007 3:30:00 PM
OLD TOWN® ADDS TWO NEW MODELS TO POPULAR CAYUGA(TM) KAYAK COLLECTION
Old Town, Maine (August 7, 2007) Old Town® Canoes & Kayaks, a leading paddlesports brand steeped in the tradition of making the onwater experience comfortable, enjoyable and accessible for all, is pleased to announce the release of two new recreational kayaks, the Cayuga™ 110 and Cayuga™ 1 3 N0e. w for 2008, these innovative boats complete a line of remarkable recreational and day touring watercraft that also includes the redesigned Cayuga™ 146 and original Cayuga™ 1 60.
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8/1/2007 3:20:00 PM
EUREKA! EVOLVES SLEEPING BAG AND ACCESSORIES LINE WITH FIRST-TO-MARKET TECHNOLOGY AND WOMEN’S-SPECIFIC PRODUCT FOR SPRING ’08
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (August 2007)Eureka!, manufacturer of high-quality sleeping bags, tents and accessories for a wide range of outdoor enthusiasts, introduces its new line of camping accessories and women’s performance mummy sleeping bags for spring ’08. Designed to encourage more consumers to experience the outdoors, Eureka! offers the first ever dual-valve, self-inflating camp pad and its N!ergy pillow with stereo sound. The women’s sleeping bags pay close attention to a woman’s shape and weight, resulting in sleeker, lighter-weight bags. Eureka! will donate one percent of gross sales from its women’s performance sleeping bags to the Breast Cancer Fund.
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8/1/2007 3:25:00 PM
EUREKA! INTRODUCES NEXT GENERATION OF SUCCESSFUL N!ERGY
BINGHAMTON, N.Y., August 2007 — Leveraging the success of its N!ergy and Copper Canyon tents introduced last year, Johnson Outdoors will introduce the next generation of both lines featuring a proprietary screen house design that provides more space with a "living room” like feel for families or large groups. In addition, Johnson Outdoors will unveil a line of recreational tents for a wide variety of conditions ranging from backyard to backcountry.
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8/1/2007 3:25:00 PM
TECH4O® BUILDS ON SUCCESS OF DIGITAL PERSONAL PERFORMANCE LINE FOR SPRING ’08
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (August 2007) – Building upon the success of its entry into the digital personal performance category, Johnson Outdoors’ Tech4o is introducing its next generation of products at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market. Tech4o’s spring ’08 products embrace the company’s philosophy that measuring individual performance encompasses easy to use, precise electronics that take into account the most important elements for reaching individual goals. For hikers, trail runners and backpackers, Tech4o unveils the TraiLeader and Accelerator™ Trail Runnewr atches. For outdoor enthusiasts who crave a compass on their wrist at all times, the NorthStar watch series delivers three styles to complement any outdoor endeavor. These new products, on display at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market show in Salt Lake City, August 9 - 12, 2007, at Booth #29027, will be distributed through specialty outdoor retailers.
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7/12/2007 3:20:00 PM
Johnson Outdoors Honors Al Lindner as Samuel C. Johnson Fishing Journalist of the Year
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (July 12, 2007) One of the legends of the fishing media industry has been honored as the 2007 Samuel C. Johnson Fishing Journalist of the Year. Al Lindner of Brainerd, Minn. was given the recognition at a July 12 luncheon during the 2007 International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades (ICAST) in Las Vegas. The award is sponsored by Minn Kota®, Humminbird® and Cannon® in honor of Mr. Samuel C. Johnson, a pioneer in the fishing industry and a legendary corporate environmentalist.
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7/1/2007 3:15:00 PM
Minn Kota® Introduces Trim-N-Troll An Integrated Trolling Motor-Trim Tab System
RACINE, Wis. (July 2007) Following the introduction of its Trim Tab product line last year, Minn Kota® is now offering the Trim-N-Troll™ electric propulsion system. Trim-N-Troll (compatible only with Minn Kota Trim Tabs) offers anglers superior boat control and improved on the-water mobility.
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6/7/2006 3:00:00 PM
Scubapro X650 Diving Regulators Recalled for Drowning Hazard
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 7, 2006--The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. (To access color photos of the following recalled products, see CPSC's Web site at www.cpsc.gov.)
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11/9/2005 2:40:00 PM
Minn Kota® Maxxum Pro Named among the 'Best of the Best' by Field & Stream; Number One Outdoor Magazine Names Top Outdoor Products
RACINE, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 9, 2005--Johnson Outdoors Inc. (Nasdaq:JOUT) is pleased to announce that its Minn Kota® Maxxum Pro fishing motor was awarded top honors as one of the world's best new products by Field & Stream magazine in its annual "Best of the Best" round-up. The Minn Kota® Maxxum Pro was selected for both its power and positioning, as well as its unique, new Lift- Assist™ technology that allows for easier and safer lifting of the motor in and out of the water.
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5/27/2005 3:55:00 PM
Scubapro UWATEC® and Miramax Films Partner on Deep Blue
May 27, 2005, El Cajon, CA....Miramax Films is proud to partner with Scubapro UWATEC® on the acclaimed documentary Deep Blue. The partnership will include a grand prize giveaway of a full set of Scubapro UWATEC® scuba equipment, open-water certification classes and an exclusive screening of the film for the winner and ten of their friends.
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7/27/2004 10:50:00 PM
Johnson Outdoors Announces Plans for Watercraft Operations
RACINE, Wis., Jul 27, 2004 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Johnson Outdoors Inc. (Nasdaq: JOUT) today announced plans to outsource manufacturing at its Grand Rapids, Michigan facility, and to shift production from Mansonville, Canada to its Old Town, Maine operation, as part of the Company's ongoing efforts to increase efficiency and improve profitability of its Watercraft business unit. Costs and charges associated with these plans are estimated at $3.0 million and will be incurred across two fiscal years (2004 and 2005). The decision will result in the reduction of 69 positions across the two locations. The Company is providing severance and outplacement assistance to those affected by these plans.
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7/24/2002 10:40:00 PM
Minn Kota® Bestowed 'Best of Show' Honors at ICAST for Introduction of Innovative CoPilotT
RACINE, Wis. (July 2002) - Judged for its innovation, workmanship and practicality, Minn Kota's®: new CoPilotT: wireless remote system for trolling motors received overall Best of Show Honors at the 45th Annual ICAST trade show.
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