Major accessories powerhouse in the offing thru Chisco & Chums merger
09 Oct '06
3 min read
Chuck Ferries, CEO and president of Chums, will become CEO of the new consolidated company. Beirne Chisolm, president of Chisco, will become Vice President of Marketing, while his brother and Chisco co-founder Greg Chisolm will be CFO of the new company. Three executives will be named Vice President of Sales: Mike Neary, John Bishop, and Tom Ferries.
Chuck Ferries called the merger “great for both companies and great for our customers. It means that our retailers can now buy high-quality, name brand products from one vendor, simplifying the purchasing process and fulfillment process.”
Beirne Chisolm said, “It's a huge win-win for customers. With our combined retail strength and creativity, customers can expect to see many new and innovative accessories in the months and years ahead. We intend to be an accessories powerhouse.”
Chums and Chisco products are sold in all 50 states and in more than a dozen foreign countries from boutique shops to mass merchants. They also manufacture products for the private label market. The new company is expected to unveil a number of new products and product extensions at the January 2007 Outdoor Retailer Show in Salt Lake, according to Ferries.
Chums is one of the world's leading suppliers of safety accessories for industrial corporations. Some of their products are manufactured globally in China, India, and Taiwan.
The Chisco logo depicts the mountain and the waves on which brothers Beirne and Gregg Chisolm base their lifestyles and their business. Growing up outside New York City, they quickly wandered west in search of Maui's Northshore tradewind whipped waves.
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