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 Portland, Ore. (April 30, 2013) – Business Development and Sales professional Paul Herring has joined Magnum

Boots as Vice President of Sales and Product of its United States subsidiary.  Magnum Boots USA is a global tactical and uniform company, and a leader in law enforcement, military, fire/rescue, emergency medical, work/safety and service agency footwear.

“I’m delighted to welcome Paul to our fast evolving team,” said Magnum Boots USA CEO, Simon Bonham. “Our brand is built around exceptionally talented people who have passion for this business and Paul has the ideal profile to lead the Magnum brand to future un-paralleled success.  His understanding of the market combined with a proven track record of strategy and measureable growth makes him a great addition.”

“Magnum is an exciting company with tremendous history and potential, offering great products and value to retailers and consumers,” said Paul Herring. “Their innovative vision, and highly motivated team is in a prime position to help retail partners further growing their business.”

Paul’s vastly experienced background includes performing in the roles of: Buyer, Retail Analyst, Director of Channel Sales & Marketing, Director of Mass Merchant Sales Division, Vice President of Sales for mass merchants and, most recently, Vice President of Sales for key accounts.

ABOUT MAGNUM

Since 1982, Magnum has been providing high-performance tactical and service product with credibility second to none. It is the mission of Magnum to be the best in class by delivering unsurpassed product designed for its end user. Distributed in over 100 countries, Magnum attacks the marketplace with unmatched comfort, technology and value in uniform footwear and apparel used by law enforcement, military, fire/rescue, emergency medical, work/safety and service agencies around the world. For more information, visit us online: www.magnumboots.com.

Contact:

Dayna Stejskal

p:503.227.9400

e: dstejskal@hi-tec.com

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PORTLAND, Ore. — January 18, 2013—Magnum Boots USA, the global tactical and uniform company, today announced the appointment of Simon Bonham as CEO of its United States of America (US) subsidiary. He will be leading the Amsterdam, Netherlands-based company’s two brands in the US market, Magnum USA and Hi-Tec Sports USA. His appointment is effective immediately. Brad Gebhard, former CEO, has opted to leave the company.

Bonham is responsible for setting the US strategic vision by working with existing customers and attracting new channels of distribution. He also directs the subsidiary’s strategic marketing campaigns and reports to Magnum Global CEO Ed van Wezel. He is based at the Portland, Oregon Magnum USA headquarters.

Bonham is a seasoned Magnum veteran with more than 17 years of experience within the company. His last role was in Amsterdam as Magnum and Hi-Tec Global Marketing Director. He led the Magnum and Hi-Tec brand campaigns that resulted in international sales more than tripling in the past three years.

“Simon’s proven track record within our business ensures that the experience gained can be put to great use in the US. He, like so many long serving people in the Magnum organization, has a huge Magnum and Hi-Tec heart, a great work ethic and understands the business intimately,” said van Wezel.

Added van Wezel: “Brad has been an outstanding member of Magnum’s executive team and we thank him for his contributions. His leadership has made a lasting impact on the Magnum and Hi-Tec US brands.”

Other New Appointments

The company also announced Ian Little has joined the Portland team as the new Marketing Manager for both Magnum USA and Hi-Tec USA , reporting to Bonham. He will drive the retail marketing functions for both brands. Little was previously Hi-Tec Sports’ South Africa subsidiary’s Marketing Manager.

Luke Barlow, from Magnum’s Global e-Commerce team, has also joined the Portland team as the new USA Director of e-Commerce, where he will lead the e-Commerce, Retail and IT teams. Barlow’s mission is to build on the consumer experience and elevate the brand through digital platforms.

DeGay Harris is Magnum USA’s new Director of Accounting. Harris previously was Corporate Controller at KEEN and Icebreaker USA and is responsible for all accounting and human resources functions for both the Magnum and Hi-Tec USA brands.

“This new US team will prove invaluable as we continue to build our business across the US,” said van Wezel.

About Magnum
Since 1982, Magnum has been providing high-performance tactical and service product with credibility second to none. It is the mission of Magnum to be the best in class by delivering unsurpassed product designed for its end user. Distributed in over 100 countries, Magnum attacks the marketplace with unmatched comfort, technology and value in uniform footwear and apparel used by law enforcement, military, fire/rescue, emergency medical, work/safety and service agencies around the world. For more information, visit us online: www.magnumboots.com

About Hi-Tec Sports

Founded in 1974 by company Chairman Frank van Wezel, and with annual sales exceeding $250 million, Hi-Tec created the lightweight hiking category with the introduction of the Sierra Sneaker and Sierra Lite hiking boot. Today, Hi-Tec remains true to its heritage, offering technical footwear and apparel for outdoor adventure. With over three decades of product and performance technology innovation, Hi-Tec is committed to making rugged, durable products for work, trails and life, authentically inspired by the real outdoor experience.

Hi-Tec Sports USA is a subsidiary of Hi-Tec Sports, PLC, Amsterdam, Holland. Hi-Tec products are sold in over 70 countries worldwide. For more information, visit www.Hi-Tec.com and follow us on facebook.com/hitecusa and twitter/hitecusa.

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CONTACT
Dayna Stejskal
dstejskal@hi-tec.com

503.227.9400

And without further ado, we are pleased to announce today’s winner of a new pair of  Precision Ultra Lite CT Waterproof Ion Mask™ boots.  Congratulations, Dan McKinley, these boots are yours to enjoy.  Dan email us at info@magnumbootsusa.com with your shipping address and by Christmas day and we will send you your boots first thing as we return from the holiday week off on January 2nd.

We thank you all and wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a safe New Year.  Cheers from the Magnum family to yours.

For those of you that have entered and not yet won, there is only 1 day left so be sure to enter one more time tomorrow and check back here on our blog for the winning announcement after 4p PST tomorrow to see if your the lucky recipient. Good luck!

We are please to announce our Day 10 winner of the Magnum 12 Days of Christmas is Jeovanie Claudio.  Jeovanie, you just won yourself a new pair of Stealth Force 8.0 boots to put under the tree this year. Email us at info@magnumbootsusa.com with your shipping address and confirm your size so we can get you, your new gear right away.

For those of you that have entered and not yet won, there are 2 days left so be sure to enter once per day and check back here on our blog for the winning announcement each day after 4p PST. Good luck!

We’re excited to announce that the Day 9 winner of the Magnum 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway is Albert Quackenbush.  Albert, you just scored a pair of Cardio 4:SYS shoes. Don’t forget to tell your friends how easy it is to win, they have a few days left to enter to win.  Email us at info@magnumbootsusa.com with your shipping address and size before Dec. 22, 2012 to claim your shoes.

For everyone else, be sure to browse online at magnumbootsusa.com/us then post a message on your personal Facebook wall, tagging @Magnum Boots USA with a link to a Magnum style you would want to see under your Christmas tree this year.

See full contest rules at http://bldg4801.com.

We’re excited to announce that the Day 8 winner of the Magnum 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway is B Joshua Bishop.  Joshua, you just scored a pair of Spider8.1 HPi. We thank you for entering often and telling your friends about the contest too.  Now it’s your turn to win it!  Email us at info@magnumbootsusa.com with your shipping address and size before Dec. 21, 2012 to claim your boots.

For everyone else, be sure to browse online at magnumbootsusa.com/us then post a message on your personal Facebook wall, tagging @Magnum Boots USA with a link to a Magnum style you would want to see under your Christmas tree.

Note:  to tag on Facebook include the “@” symbol beforehand. As you type our company name ‘Magnum Boots USA’, a drop-down menu will appear that allows you to choose from your list of friends and other connections. Click on our name in the drop down and we are tagged in your post. The “@” symbol will not be displayed in the published status update or post after you’ve added your tags, instead it will appear as highlighted in blue.

See full contest rules at http://bldg4801.com.

First we would like to thank all of our awesome fans for helping out Santa this year by telling us what Magnum gear you want to see under your tree.  We are please to announce  our Day 7 winner of the Magnum 12 Days of Christmas giveaway is John Broyles!  John you just earned your self a new pair of Stealth Force 8.0 SZ boots, just in time for Christmas. Email us at info@magnumbootsusa.com with your shipping address and boot size by Dec. 20th and your new gear will be on it’s way.

For those of you that have entered and not yet won, have no fear, there are 5 more days of great gear giveaways coming up.  Be sure to get your entries in by browsing www.magnumboots.com/us and linking your favorite gear to a post on your Facebook timeline and don’t forget to tag @Magnum Boot USA to complete your entry.

See full contest rules at http://bldg4801.com.

Yesterday we paused the Magnum 12 Days of Christmas winners announcement in honor of a day of silence in respect to those that lost their lives in the shooting in Newtown Connecticut.  We offer the utmost respect and condolences to those effected by this horrific tragedy.

Today we resume our Magnum 12 Days of Christmas giveaways with the announcement of the winners from Day 5 & Day 6.  We are please to announce the Day 5 winner is Palmieri Racing with a new Bi-Fit Jacket with Vest and Day 6 goes to Bill Rusk with a new pair of Spider 8.1 HPi boots. Email us at info@magnumbootsusa.com with your shipping address and confirm your size so we can get you your new gear right away.

For those of you that have entered and not yet won, there are 6 more days of great gear giveaways so be sure to post a link from magnumboots.com/us on your personal Facebook wall tagging us in the post and you’re entered.  And don’t forget you can enter every day until December 21st to be entered. Good luck!

We have some of the coolest fans with some great taste.  So many of you have posted so much of our favorite gear in the Magnum 12 Days of Christmas giveaway. Are you ready to hear who the luck winner is?

(insert drum roll here)…. And the winner of a brand new pair of Spider 8.1 Tac Spec HPi boots is…Matthew Robben.  Congratulations Matthew, be sure to email us at info@magnumbootsusa.com with your shipping address and boot size before Dec. 17, 2012 to claim your gear.

For everyone else, be sure to browse online at www.magnumboots.com/us and share a link to your favorite Magnum gear on your personal Facebook wall, tagging us @Magnum Boots USA to enter Day 5′s drawing. See full contest rules at http://bldg4801.com.