LinkBack URL
About LinkBacksAnother interesting new reel to be launched at the ICAST 2009. It's a compact 2 speed reel. Apparently, it was developed with input from Avet. I can see the similarities
This is a discussion on New Shimano Talica II within the Fishing Reel forums, part of the Fishing Bread and Butter category; Another interesting new reel to be launched at the ICAST 2009. It's a compact 2 speed reel. Apparently, it was ...
Another interesting new reel to be launched at the ICAST 2009. It's a compact 2 speed reel. Apparently, it was developed with input from Avet. I can see the similarities
looks to me like a torsa 2 speed
Take a look at the side-by-side comparison with the Avet. Bearing in mind the Talica was (I think) developed by Shimano USA; with input from the Avet people, Shimano's decision to use the gear shifting design from Avet was probably the result of that collaboration
joint collaboration...hmmm is avet is going down ?
Avet going down ....... that I don't know. But I wouldn't be at all surprised if Shimano buys over Avet somewhere down the road. Shimano already got G. Loomis & recently added Powerpro to rheir portfolio. What's to stop them from acquiring another US tackle manufacturer?Originally Posted by shineshy
powerpro ? also ah..think i'm really lack of all these news..Btw Bro where u got e news from ?Avet going down ....... that I don't know. But I wouldn't be at all surprised if Shimano buys over Avet somewhere down the road. Shimano already got G. Loomis & recently added Powerpro to rheir portfolio. What's to stop them from acquiring another US tackle manufacturer?
Heard it from the tackle shops a few months back. Here's the press release form Shimano USA.
Shimano American Acquires PowerPro/Innovative Textiles
Shimano American Acquires PowerPro/Innovative Textiles
New PowerPro website launches April 1st, 2009.
PowerPro.com
SHIMANO AMERICAN ACQUIRES INNOVATIVE TEXTILES –
MAKER OF POWER PRO FISHING LINE
IRVINE, Calif. – December 31, 2008 – Shimano American Corporation, Irvine, Calif., has completed its agreement to acquire Innovative Textiles, Inc., the company best known as the makers of PowerPro braided fishing line, announces Dave Pfeiffer, Shimano American president.
While maintaining manufacturing operations and staff at its facility in Grand Junction, Colo., Pfeiffer notes the Innovative Textiles sales and marketing efforts will be transitioned to Shimano American’s operations in time for the ICAST show this coming July in Orlando.
“The extensive background that Konrad Krauland and his team at Innovative Textiles have in braiding and textile engineering is one of the key assets of our acquisition,” said Pfeiffer. “Krauland will join our management team as a vice president, focusing on production, coordinating manufacturing and new product development with Shimano offices worldwide.”
Pfeiffer further notes that Shimano will aggressively market the PowerPro branded products to the international sportfishing market. “While Konrad and Innovative Textiles have become a leader in braided fishing lines here in the U.S., the connection now with Shimano will allow us to grow the business throughout Asia, Australia, Canada, Europe and Latin America.
Established in 1992, Innovative Textiles introduced PowerPro braided fishing line to the market in 1997. The company first started making Spectra fiber braid for kite flying, plus Krauland and his engineering staff were involved with other companies who needed their braiding expertise for some of the first braided fishing lines.
“To be able to make that next big leap, from a strong brand in the U.S. fishing market to one that will have solid global presence, we couldn’t be happier now being part of Shimano American Corporation,” said Krauland. “As we integrate our Grand Junction operations into Shimano’s operation in Irvine and sales offices around the globe, we look forward to working on the next innovations in fishing line technology and other new products over the next years.”
Shimano American Corporation is the U.S.-based subsidiary of Shimano, Inc. a multi-national manufacturer of bicycle components and fishing tackle. It now has operations in Irvine, Calif., Grand Junction, Colo., Woodland, Wash., Louisville, Colo., Peterborough, Ontario, and Kirchzarten, Germany.
###
Media Note: For interviews with any Shimano staff, including Dave Pfeiffer and Konrad Krauland, please contact John Mazurkiewicz with Catalyst Marketing for immediate assistance.
wont it be a big big surprise if one day, a local company took over big names like shimano or daiwa..:P
every year got tackle events show...wow..hehe
Well .... Siow Chiang already owns TiburonNot one of the mega tackle companies ... but a good start
btw i tot all along siow chiang was partner for penns or something ? or issit just the main distrubtors for asia ?
Here's a preview & some hi-res pictures of the reel courtesy of TackleTour.
Shimano Talica II saltwater reel preview
I believe they are the distributor for Penn. Not too sure if that is still the case or not though.
Posting Permissions
Reply With Quote