Showing posts with label PrimaLoft. Show all posts
Showing posts with label PrimaLoft. Show all posts

Wednesday, June 2, 2010



PrimaLoft® and
Backpacker Magazine coming to a city near you this summer with the 2010 nationwide Get Out More Tour!

For the second year running, Primaloft will sponsor Backpacker’s Get Out More Tour - an interactive mobile media tour designed to encourage participation in outdoor activities. PrimaLoft insulation is featured worldwide in leading brands from outerwear, sleeping bags, gloves, footwear, accessories, socks, sweaters and luxury bedding with outdoor brands like The North Face, Patagonia, Arc'Teryx, Cloudveil and Black Diamond - just to name a few!

Seasoned tour guides, Sheri and Randy Propster, will visit specialty outdoor retailers and festivals in 48 states and over 70 cities to share their expert advice for trip planning, safety in the outdoors and choosing the right gear, plus product giveaways and guided excursions.

For more information, visit PrimaLoft or click here for complete listing of the Get Out More Tour schedule of events.

Monday, May 24, 2010

PrimaLoft® Selects Verde PR & Consulting as Agency of Record





PrimaLoft is pleased to announce our recent partnership with Verde PR & Consulting effective immediately. Verde’s work for PrimaLoft will focus on both online and off-line communication strategies, including media relations, social influencer marketing, social media strategies, leveraging sponsorship and field marketing opportunities, as well as enhancing key brand-partner relationships. Check out the full story here.

Friday, March 5, 2010

Results of The North Face Masters of Snowboarding Presented by PrimaLoft

 TNF Masters 2010 Overall Winners, Shannan Yates and Aaron Robinson
Picture from Keith Carlse Robinson

 
Last week, riders from around the world met again for the last stop of The North Face Masters of Snowboarding presented by PrimaLoft, which took place at Kirkwood Mountain Resort in California.

The PrimaLoft team was on site to cheer up athletes and meet with spectators to demonstrate the features and benefits of PrimaLoft insulations: warmer, drier, softer and more compressible.

Congratulations to Aaron Robinson and Shannan Yates who won this year’s overall title of The North Face Masters.


Check out Aaron and Shannan's winning runs!

The North Face Masters - Aaron Robinson's Winning Run from The North Face Masters on Vimeo.



Shannan Yates Finals Run from The North Face Masters in Kirkwood from The North Face Masters on Vimeo.

Thursday, February 25, 2010

The New York Times Featured Ski Socks Made with PrimaLoft Yarn

Ski socks made with PrimaLoft® Yarn by Fox River Mills and Lorpen received rave reviews in the New York Times Gear Test column, which appeared in the Style section last Thursday (2/18/10).   

Mark Woolley, a certified ski instructor at Sugarbush Resort in Vermont, conducted the test for the New York Times to inform readers on what to look for when selecting ski socks. 


Woolley tested the Fox River Rocky made with PrimaLoft Merino Wool Blend Yarn and Lorpen Tri-Layer Light socks made with PrimaLoft Eco Blend Yarn.  He also tested ski socks from Thorlo, Smartwool and Wigwam.  Woolley wore each pair of socks for two days, washing them between wearings. 
  
   

(left) Fox River Rocky ski socks                                                    
         (right) Lorpen Tri-Layer Light ski socks








                                            
                                                                       



                                                                   

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

The North Face Masters Presented by PrimaLoft in Snowbird, UT

After a two-day delay due to weather and unsafe snow conditions, The North Face Masters of Snowboarding 2010 presented by PrimaLoft finally kicked off in Snowbird, UT. Riders coming from all over the world were ready to make some tracks in the fresh snow.

Shannan Yates defended her last year title by taking the highest step on the podium while Mark Carter, from Jackson Hole, took the Sword in the men’s division.


Check out the highlights of the event in Snowbird, UT at The North Face Masters on Vimeo.


Next week (on Feb. 9-12) the PrimaLoft team will be at Crystal Mountain, WA, to closely watch the second event of this series and to demonstrate the benefits of PrimaLoft insulation.



Here is the PrimaLoft team celebrating in Snowbird!

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

PrimaLoft Highlights at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2010


PrimaLoft exhibited at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2010 show – January 21-24 – in Salt Lake City, UT.  At the show, the PrimaLoft team was busy presenting retailers, manufacturers and media with the latest PrimaLoft insulations and yarns.  

Here are some highlights… 

PrimaLoft booth:
From staple fiber insulations to yarns to continuous filament insulation, PrimaLoft has a product to keep outdoor enthusiasts warm and dry from "head to toe".  Mannequins and samples were displayed in the booth to show that PrimaLoft has you covered!



PrimaLoft “Knock Your Socks Off!” competition:

PrimaLoft Yarn – our innovative performance yarn that is warmer, drier, softer and more comfortable than standard yarns - was the highlight of our Knock Your Socks Off! competition.  The competition was held in the booth on the first afternoon of the show.  Show attendees were asked to roll up some socks made with PrimaLoft Yarn and throw them to knock down foot forms wearing traditional socks…  Everyone enjoyed the beer and winners received socks made with PrimaLoft Yarn. 

PrimaLoft and Project OR:
PrimaLoft participated in Project OR – season 4 – by donating PrimaLoft insulation to the contestants challenged to design a garment in 3 days by using materials provided by OR exhibitors.

PrimaLoft and Speed Dating with Designers:

Our own sales and marketing director, Eileen Berner, volunteered to a one-hour speed dating session where she met with 25 designers.  She had 2 minutes with each designer to talk about PrimaLoft – the warmest, driest, softest and most compressible insulation!

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

PrimaLoft Presents The North Face Masters 2010 Series



The North Face Masters of Snowboarding 2010 series presented by PrimaLoft kicks off this week (Jan. 22-25) in Snowbird, UT.  This is the first stop of the tour, which includes stops at Crystal Mountain, Washington, February 9-12, and Kirkwood, California, February 25-28. 

Matt Annetts and Shannan Yates, 2009 TNF Masters Snowbird Champions, will be among other world-class snowboarders to compete in this year’s event.

The PrimaLoft team, which is in Salt Lake City, UT to exhibit at the winter Outdoor Retailer Show, will be heading to Snowbird for the events and to demonstrate how PrimaLoft insulation keeps riders warm and dry.

Check out The North Face Masters of Snowboarding's website for details on the events.

Matt Annetts enjoys its 2009 Snowbird Champion title


Tuesday, January 12, 2010

PrimaLoft Knock Your Socks Off! Competition at Outdoor Retailer Show

Don't miss PrimaLoft's KNOCK YOUR SOCKS OFF! competition at the Outdoor Retailer Show in Salt Lake City:


Free beer and a chance to win socks made with PrimaLoft Yarn!

Thursday, January 21st
From 5pm to 6pm
PrimaLoft booth # 39043


Friday, December 18, 2009

PrimaLoft® Rolls Out 2010 Sponsorship Campaign

The PrimaLoft team spent most of 2009 trekking the globe to connect with brand partners, retailers and consumers. Through our sponsorships of world-class athletic competitions, retail events and consumer festivals, our team enjoyed demonstrating how PrimaLoft insulation keeps outdoor and winter sports enthusiasts warm, dry and comfortable.

Now we're looking forward to the New Year and are excited to announce our 2010 sponsorship campaign, which includes The North Face Masters Series, The Ouray Ice Festival, The Adirondack Backcountry Ski Festival, The Backpacker – Get Out More Tour, and The Banff Mountain Film and Book Festivals among others.

If you find your way at any of these events, stop by the PrimaLoft stand to find out more about PrimaLoft Insulation Technology products.

Some of the event dates that PrimaLoft will be part of in 2010 are:

- The 15th Annual Ouray Ice Festival to be held January 7-10 in Ouray, Colorado is the biggest climbing festival in North America, featuring world-class ice climbing athletes and clinics.

- The 14th Annual Adirondack International Mountaineering Festival hosted by specialty outdoor retailer, The Mountaineer on January 15-17 in Keene Valley, NY, features world-class alpinists who speak and lead instructional clinics on ice climbing, mountaineering, snowshoeing and avalanche awareness.

- The North Face Masters 2010 series presented by PrimaLoft® gathers big mountain snowboarders from around the world. Event dates: Snowbird, Utah, January 22-25, Crystal Mountain, Washington, February 9-12, and Kirkwood, California, February 25-28.

- Adirondack Backcountry Ski Festival, hosted by specialty outdoor retailer The Mountaineer on March 6-7 in Keene Valley, NY, offers instructional clinics on back country skiing and guided tours led by local mountain guides from the Adirondacks.

- The Backpacker Magazine-Get Out More Tour is a one of a kind cross country mobile tour that visits over 70 retailers in 30 states to educate consumers about the skills and equipment they need to Get Out More! Tour dates run from May through November.

- Banff Mountain Film and Book Festivals is an international film and literary competition featuring the world’s best footage and literature on mountain subjects.

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Banff Mountain Film Festival Reel Featuring PrimaLoft

Check out the 2009/2010 Banff Mountain Film Festival Intro reel - featuring PrimaLoft!
The video includes clips from adventures films that were shown at the festival. Amazing!

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

PrimaLoft Team Back from the Banff Mountain Festival

The PrimaLoft team returned from the Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival that was held from October 31 to November 8 in Banff, Alberta, Canada.


The Festival offered the PrimaLoft team an opportunity to meet hundreds of passionate outdoor enthusiasts and adventurers from around the world, and spend time with some of its valued PrimaLoft partners.


“We saw some incredible outdoor action films and Ultra Marathon Man Dean Karnazes’ live presentation was an inspiration to all of us,” says Diane O’Connor, PrimaLoft Manager Marketing Communications.


This year’s Banff Mountain Film Festival competition received 277 entries from 28 countries and the Book Festival received 101 entries from 10 countries. The 2009 Film and Book Award Winners were announced last weekend.


The Festival’s best films are now on a worldwide tour. Check out the PrimaLoft website for a complete listing of screening locations.


Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Sweet Dreams Donation Drive at Albany International, Perth, Ontario

Albany International Corp. colleagues in Perth, Ontario, Canada, got creative to conduct Sweet Dreams donation drive within their plant.

"Our team dressed up in pajamas and slippers to raise awareness for the PrimaLoft Support Your Dreams campaign," says Joanne Whittle, Human Resource Manager, Perth. "We have already surpassed our goal with one week left!"

The Perth plant has partnered with a local domestic violence safe house called "Interval House" and set a targeted goal of $1,000 of clothing value for their drive. They have collected both new and gently used clothing for adults and children staying at Interval House and trying to leave abusive situations.

"We also have a cash donation, which we will use to purchase a few PrimaLoft pillows for the shelter," adds Whittle.



(Sweet Dreams donation drive at the Albany International plant in Perth, Ontario, Canada. From left to right: Judy Meraw, Cindy Lewis, Ann Siebel, Joanne Whittle, and Cheryl Smith dressed in their pajamas to raise awareness)



There's still time to join them in supporting the cause. Until the end of October, go to www.supportyourdreams.org to purchase PrimaLoft bedding at a discount, and 20% of the proceeds from the sales on this site will be donated to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence.

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

PrimaLoft on Facebook

PrimaLoft Insulation Technology and PrimaLoft The Luxury Down Alternative are now on Facebook. Become a fan and make sure to share the links with your friends!


Facebook

Thursday, October 15, 2009

Get Out More Tour and PrimaLoft at Kittery Trading Post in Maine



Last weekend, Randy and Sheri Propster from the Backpacker's Get Out More Tour made a stop at the Kittery Trading Post retail store in Maine.




Check out what they had to say about PrimaLoft insulation...


Wednesday, October 7, 2009

PrimaLoft Partners with Banff Mountain Film & Book Festival, and North American Tour

PrimaLoft announced it will be a sponsor of the 2009-2010 Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival, and North American Tour. The 34th Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival will be held October 31 through November 8, 2009 in Banff, Alberta, Canada. The festival is an international film and literary competition featuring the world's best footage and literature on mountain subjects.

Join PrimaLoft in celebrating this year's best films and books and stop by our booth, where Randy and Sheri Propster, from the Backpacker Get Out More Tour, will represent the PrimaLoft brand. Take the PrimaLoft challenge and enter to win an exclusive Banff Mountain Film Festival jacket insulated with PrimaLoft.

The festival award winners will be announced by the international jury on Sunday, November 8, 2009.

Immediately after the festival, a selection of the best films entered will go on a tour. Check out the tour stop schedule.


Tuesday, October 6, 2009

PrimaLoft Team Visited Get Out More Tour in Kingston, NY

Last Saturday, October 3rd, Backpacker Magazine's Get Out More Tour made a stop at the Kenco retail store in Kingston, NY. Hosts, Randy and Sheri Propster, shared tips and advice from their personal outdoor experiences. They also presented the latest in outdoor gear and apparel, including the benefits of using a PrimaLoft-insulated sleeping bag.

The PrimaLoft team was there to support Get Out More Hosts. "Sheri and Randy are dynamic presenters," said Diane O'Connor from PrimaLoft. "They packed so much interesting information into a one hour presentation. I left there inspired to start backpacking!"

Thursday, October 1, 2009

PrimaLoft and DOWNLITE Launch 'Support Your Dreams'

Today, October 1st, starts the National Domestic Violence Awareness month and the launch of the PrimaLoft and DOWNLITE Support Your Dreams campaign, designed to support women and children making the transition into a new life away from the fear of domestic abuse.

Throughout the year, PrimaLoft and DOWNLITE, will donate hundreds of PrimaLoft pillows to the Equinox Domestic Violence Shelter in Albany, NY, and the Cincinnati YWCA Battered Women’s Shelter. The first donation to each shelter was made this morning to mark the beginning of the campaign.

To complement the Support Your Dreams pillow donation, PrimaLoft, its Albany International Corp. colleagues, and DOWNLITE will conduct Sweet Dreams donation drives through the month of October. Nighttime items such as twin sheets and blankets, pajamas, robes and slippers will be collected and donated to local shelters for adults and children in hopes that their stay is more comfortable.

You can help PrimaLoft and DOWNLITE support victims of domestic violence through the ecommerce site, SupportYourDreams.org, where during the month of October a limited edition Support Your Dreams PrimaLoft pillow and other PrimaLoft bedding, will be available for purchase at a 10 % discount. Additionally, 20% of the proceeds from the sales on this site will be donated to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence.

Other ways you can help:

** In Albany, NY **
Equinox will host a public Sweet Dreams donation drive for the women and children who reside at Equinox safe houses
Where: at its 95 Central Avenue, Albany, headquarters
When: October 1st to October 31, 2009
What: donations of new or gently used nighttime items like twin sheets & blankets, pyjamas, robes and slippers

** In Cincinnati, OH **
The Cincinnati YWCA will also host a public Sweet Dreams donation drive for the women and children who reside at YWCA Cincinnati domestic violence safe houses
Where: YWCA of Greater Cincinnati - 898 Walnut Street, Cincinnati
When: October 1st to October 31, 2009
What: donations of new nighttime items like twin sheets & blankets, pyjamas, robes, and slippers

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Get Out More Outdoor Experts to Present in PrimaLoft's Backyard

Since April 2009, Backpacker Magazine and PrimaLoft have brought the popular Get Out More mobile tour to outdoor specialty retailers. So far, the tour has stopped at more than 45 retail stores across the country to offer expert advice and inspiration to hikers, campers, and outdoor lovers alike.


In a 60-minute seminar, Get Out More hosts, Randy and Sheri Propster, share their outdoor experiences and present the latest in outdoor gear and apparel, included PrimaLoft-insulated sleeping bags and outdoor products. On Saturday, October 3rd, they will be in PrimaLoft's backyard at the Kenco store in Kingston, NY, to offer tips and advice on how to gear up for the outdoors.


Event details:

What: Backpacker's 2009 Get Out More Tour

When: Saturday, Ocotber 3rd - from 2pm to 3pm

Where: Kenco - 1000 Hurley Mountain Road, Kingston, NY 12401

Free and open to public



Thursday, September 10, 2009

PrimaLoft Bedding at New York Home Fashions Market

During next week's New York Home Fashions Market, PrimaLoft luxury bedding, including pillows, comforters and blankets, will be featured at the Downlite showroom (in New York City).

Tuesday, August 25, 2009

New Appointments at PrimaLoft

Albany International announces organizational changes at its PrimaLoft division:

Diane O'Connor has been promoted to Manager Marketing Communications. Prior to her new position, she was the sales and marketing coordinator for the company. Diane has fifteen years of experience in public relations, marketing, and communications and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from the State University of New York at Oneonta. She continues reporting to Eileen Berner, Sales and Marketing Director.

Victoria Lee is now replacing Diane O'Connor as Sales and Marketing Coordinator. Victoria has been with PrimaLoft since 2006 as the administrative assistant. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Graphic Design from the Sacred Heart University in Fairfiled, CT. Victoria Lee reports to Diane O'connor.

The PrimaLoft team welcomes Trish Maloney as Admistrative Assistant. She was previously the human resources administrator at Precision Flow Technologies in New York. In her new position, Trish will provide support to the PrimaLoft sales, marketing and customer service teams. She reports directly to Eileen Berner.