BowTech Live » Press

Gander Mountain Honors Diamond with Prestigious Award

BowTech — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 16:21:15 +0000

Contact Information:
Margaret Knupp
margaretk@bowtecharchery.com
541.284.4711

Eugene, OR (December 13, 2007) Outdoor retailer Gander Mountain honored Diamond by BowTech with the “Vendor of the Year” award during its 2007 Vendors Summit held in Minneapolis this week.

“Diamond has been a great partner for Gander Mountain in serving our customers archery products and accessories needs,” said Mark Baker, CEO of Gander Mountain. “We are proud to sell their products in our stores and are pleased with the enthusiasm our customers show for Diamond’s bows.”

Diamond was chosen for the award from over 2,000 active vendors based on a criteria selection process measuring vendor performance in the areas of; sales and profitability growth, training, logistics execution, timely shipping and order fulfillment, product innovation and development, and effective communication.

“Diamond is honored to receive this recognition from Gander Mountain,” said John Strasheim, CEO of BowTech. “With Gander Mountain’s 115 stores in 23 states, they provide an expansive audience for our products and have helped us build customer loyalty for our brand.”

Gander Mountain sells Diamond compound bows and Stryker crossbows both brands of parent company BowTech. Gander Mountain and BowTech also worked together to develop the Guide Series TecHunter brand of bows, which perform quietly and consistently in all conditions from the range to the field.

About Diamond by BowTech
BowTech, a wholly owned subsidiary of Savage Sports Corporation, manufactures and distributes the world’s finest compound bows and supplementary archery equipment. Founded in 1999, BowTech’s corporate offices and manufacturing facilities are located in Eugene, Oregon. Today, BowTech brands include BowTech, Diamond Archery, Stryker, Octane, Airow Gun and WaterDog Surface Technologies, with a worldwide dealer and distributor network. For more information visit www.bowtecharchery.com

About Gander Mountain Company
Gander Mountain Company (Nasdaq: GMTN), headquartered in Saint Paul, Minnesota, is the nation’s largest retail network of stores for hunting, fishing, boats, camping, marine, and outdoor lifestyle products and services. Since 1960, the Gander Mountain brand has offered an expanding assortment of competitively priced outdoor equipment, technical apparel and footwear, as well as gunsmith, archery, ATV and marine services. The stores feature national, regional and local brands as well as the company’s owned brands. Focused on a “We Live Outdoors®” culture, Gander Mountain dedicates itself to creating outdoor memories. There are currently 115 Gander Mountain outdoor lifestyle stores in 23 states. For the nearest store location call 800-282-5993 or visit www.gandermountain.com

BowTech’s General is Front and Center

BowTech — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 19:00:41 +0000

BowTech’s General is Front and Center

Contact Information:
Margaret Knupp
margaretk@bowtecharchery.com
541.284.4711

Eugene, OR (November 9^th, 2007) Just when you think that BowTech has pushed shootability to the limits, they leap even further ahead. Taking the lead in 2008 is the General.

Brother to BowTech’s innovative Guardian, the General combines BowTech’s proprietary Center Pivot riser technology along with its sleek third generation CenterTrac Binary Cams, creating extreme stability and accuracy. The General also features a generous 8 ¹/₄ inch brace height that adds to its ultra smooth shootability. Another added bonus to the General is the roller guard and ShortStop string suppressor combo that extends cable life and takes string suppression technology to new levels of silence.

“Last year I wrote that the BowTech Guardian was the quietest, most vibration-free compound bow I had ever shot. That statement is now outdated,” said Inside Archery’s editor, Bill Krenz. “The 2008 General has even less hand shock! If there is such a thing as zero hand shock, this bow surely approaches it.”

Other specs include peak draw weights up to 70 lbs. and draw lengths ranging from 26 to 30 inches. But more notable is The General’s maneuverable 31 ³/₁₆ inch axle to axle, giving this bow a firm command in the most crowded hunting situations. All this, along with BowTech’s optional speed or smooth modules, make The General a unique shooting experience.

Sales Manager Jerid Strasheim comments, “The General is a diehard hunter’s bow. Every aspect of The General is designed to enhance performance and accuracy, and its shootability is extremely impressive… it’s just fun to shoot.”

BowTech manufactures and distributes the world’s finest compound bows and archery equipment. Founded in 1999, BowTech’s corporate offices and manufacturing facilities are located in Eugene, Oregon. Today, BowTech divisions include BowTech, Diamond Archery, Stryker, and WaterDog Surface Technologies, with a worldwide dealer and distributor network.

www.bowtecharchery.com

Buy A Diamond, Win A Diamond

BowTech — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 01:03:54 +0000

Buy a Diamond, Win a Diamond
Contact Information:
Margaret Knupp
margaretk@bowtecharchery.com
541.284.4711

Eugene, OR (November 5^th, 2007) Whether you’re talking about the woman of your dreams or your pursuit of bow hunting, the ultimate symbol of your commitment is a Diamond. Now both loves can be pleased with a trip to your Diamond dealer.

BowTech’s Diamond Archery is gaining added attention this year with the release of their new “Buy a Diamond, Win a Diamond” promotional campaign.

“Our campaign headline reads, ‘This may be the only Diamond that gets you out of trouble instead of into it,” stated Marketing Vice President Gene Shands. “It’s a great opportunity for our predominately male customers to involve their special lady in the purchase of their Diamond.”

Though no purchase is necessary, every Diamond customer will have a chance to win an unset diamond with an estimated retail value of $4,900. Visit www.buyadiamondwinadiamond.com for entry form and official rules. Only one entry per person. Entrants must be at least 18 years or older and legal US residents. The winner will be chosen on October 22^nd, 2008 by a random drawing.

www.diamondarchery.com

BowTech Becomes a Savage

BowTech — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 16:57:27 +0000

Savage Sports Corporation, with corporate offices in Westfield Massachusetts and BowTech, located in Eugene, Oregon are pleased to announce the completion of a landmark agreement whereby Savage acquired BowTech so that the combined resources and strength of the two well-established industry leaders can be concentrated to become a major force for growth within the shooting/hunting/outdoor industry. BowTech’s family of brands will continue to be promoted and marketed independently as a wholly owned subsidiary of Savage Sports Corp.

“We are impressed with BowTech’s vision and astonishing success in the archery industry and are thrilled to have them as part of the Savage family. We are looking forward to having the employees from BowTech and its sister divisions join us,” stated Ron Coburn, Chairman and CEO of Savage Sports. “Their growth record and solid values are a great fit with our existing business and management culture.”

Eugene, Oregon will remain BowTech’s headquarters and the existing management team will continue to guide the business as it has since inception. “We recognize that BowTech has a very successful business plan in place and we intend on keeping the winning formula intact” added Coburn.

Announcing the agreement, President, CEO and Founder of BowTech, John Strasheim stated, “This is an exciting time for BowTech; our incredible growth, the launch of our new 2008 lineup, coupled with the many opportunities created by this strong partnership with Savage, who knows where BowTech will venture next - the possibilities are endless.” In addition to his other duties, Strasheim will serve on the Savage board.

Savage Sports Corporation is a privately held company and consists of 3 (Savage) divisions: Savage Arms is a leading manufacturer of center-fire rifles, located in Westfield, MA; Savage (Canada) manufactures rim-fire rifles in Lakefield, Ontario, Canada; Savage Range Systems/PortaTarget, also based in Westfield MA, manufactures patented shooting ranges, target systems and shoot houses. Other corporate brand names include: Stevens, manufacturer of center-fire and rim-fire rifles and shotguns for the budget-conscious consumer; Fox, a high quality brand of American-made shotguns. Savage is the largest rifle manufacturer in the US.

BowTech, the largest bow company in the world, manufactures and distributes the industry’s finest compound bows and archery equipment. Founded in 1999, BowTech’s corporate offices and manufacturing facilities are located on the outskirts of Eugene, Oregon. BowTech divisions include BowTech and Diamond Archery, Stryker Crossbows and WaterDog Surface Technologies with a worldwide dealer and distributor network.

©BowTech

BowTech Receives Emerald Award for Growth

admin — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:53:04 +0000

Eugene, OR (September 27, 2007) Like any other seven year old, BowTech has experienced phenomenal growth since its birth in 2000. That growth received recognition last week when the Eugene Chamber of Commerce awarded BowTech with a 2007 Emerald Award. Believing that the success of a business is a success for the entire community, the Emerald Awards Ceremonies honor Eugene and Springfield businesses for “doing good things” and exhibiting the best practices in various categories.

BowTech was selected in the Growth Award category from nearly 90 nominees for adding 141 jobs from January 2005 to December 2006 and for offering “excellent employee benefits and demonstrating revenue growth.” BowTech was officially announced as the winner of this award on Tuesday September 25th, 2007 during the Emerald Award ceremony at the Hult Center. More than 400 local businesses and community leaders attended the event.

“God has certainly blessed this company. We are very proud of our employees and humbled by the growth we’ve experienced, and we’re going to continue to honor the Lord by seeking excellence in all we do,” says President John Strasheim.

Other businesses receiving Emerald Award honors were: Life technologies for Innovation, Pacific Source Health Plans for Community Caring, Café Yumm for Environmental Values and Wildish as Business of the Year.

BowTech manufactures and distributes the world’s finest compound bows and archery equipment. Founded in 1999, BowTech’s corporate offices and manufacturing facilities are located on the outskirts of Eugene, Oregon. Today, BowTech divisions include BowTech, Diamond Archery, Stryker and WaterDog Surface Technologies with a worldwide dealer and distributor network.

Great Dayne Joins the BowTech Pack

press — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 15:23:37 +0000

Eugene, OR (August 2, 2007) To keep your eye on the target, you must have great vision. BowTech is excited about opportunities that sharpen its vision, which is why they are pleased to announce the addition of Dayne Lester to the BowTech team.

Lester will fill the newly created position of Product Development Manager. As an industry leader in the archery world, BowTech has increasingly been presented with growth opportunities. Lester’s scope of responsibilities will focus on the development of those other product opportunities as well as the exploration of entirely new ideas and market directions.

Lester has gained a great deal of industry experience as National Sales Manager for Blackhawk Arrow Company and VaneTec, both of which are subsidiaries of Gold Tip – a leading arrow manufacturer. And prior, he worked as the Archery Buyer for Sportsman’s Warehouse.

“It’s great to be a part of such a fast-growing company. BowTech is not satisfied with mediocrity and that fits my mentality,” Lester admits. He became familiar with BowTech early on as a young hunter, and has since come full circle, joining the BowTech team.

National Sales Manager Jerid Strasheim is enthusiastic about what Lester contributes to the team, “Dayne’s background and knowledge of the industry is invaluable to us. He brings a very unique skill set, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to have him here.”

BowTech manufactures and distributes the world’s finest compound bows and archery equipment. Founded in 1999, BowTech’s corporate offices and manufacturing facilities are located on the outskirts of Eugene, Oregon. Today, BowTech divisions include BowTech, Diamond Archery and WaterDog Surface Technologies with a worldwide dealer and distributor network.

BowTech Ranks Among Entrepreneur Magazine HOT 500

press — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 15:45:54 +0000

Eugene, OR (August 1, 2007) From the beginning, BowTech has “Refused to Follow,” setting itself apart as a leader in the archery and bowhunting industries. Now BowTech is honored to be listed among some of the most outstanding businesses pioneering change in their own respective industries.

Entrepreneur Magazine recently ranked BowTech 162^nd in their HOT 500 list of the fastest-growing entrepreneurial companies in America. It was compiled from an initial list of 95,000 young businesses, assessing each candidate based on the percentage of job growth as well as sales growth.

From the year 2002 to 2006, BowTech’s sales increased over 400 percent. It is also projected that there will be 300 employees on the BowTech team by 2008 – a 36 percent increase from the previous year.

Entrepreneur explained that America is built on aspirations, and entrepreneurial businesses are the primary generators of new job growth. They added, “Successful entrepreneurs share one trait: the ability to look at the familiar in a new way and see opportunity.”

This is an honor that reflects not only the hard work and investment of all those on the BowTech team, but the very core of our company philosophy. CEO John Strasheim was quoted as saying that his secret for success is, “Every year designing and manufacturing quality products that incorporate cutting-edge technology, creative marketing and excellent customer service, and giving God the glory.” Our vision has carried us far, and we are looking forward to greater successes in the years ahead.

BowTech manufacturers and distributes the world’s finest compound bows and archery equipment. Founded in 1999, BowTech’s corporate offices and manufacturing facilities are located on the outskirts of Eugene, Oregon. Today, BowTech divisions include BowTech, Diamond Archery and WaterDog Surface Technologies with a worldwide dealer and distributor network.

www.BowTechArchery.com
www.DiamondArchery.com
www.WaterDog.info

Birth of New Stryker Delivers Big Bang for the Buck

admin — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 21:31:50 +0000

The Stryker Crossbow, just introduced by BowTech in November of 2006, rocked the archery world with its impressive performance qualities and futuristic appearance. Now, with all the pride of a big brother, Stryker is introducing a remarkable little brother, the Desert Stryker.

The Desert Stryker represents a combination of explosive speed and graceful motion in a tight little package that measures 18 1/4″ axle-to-axle with a lean mass weight of just 8.6 lbs. Extreme Horizontal Force Technology, a Desert Stryker engineering exclusive featuring increased limb angle to deliver more arrow speed, throttles 425 grain bolts at an amazing 350 fps (116 ft/lbs kinetic energy).

Even with all this power, Desert Stryker is as covert as they come, hidden behind sound, shock, and vibration dampening WhisperTech technology. Center Pivot engineering attaches the riser near the center of the limbs, so the limb tips move less mass weight and distance. This creates minimal overall limb movement and the result is refined stability unlike anything experienced before.

And remember the Binary Cam System? On Desert Stryker, the binary cam arrangement resists being pulled off center when cocked and self-centers in the string hook. The added value of a Teflon-coated string hook reduces wear to provide long-term string durability.

“We’re filling a gap in the crossbow market by adding a product that’s affordably priced, but with all the features you’d expect from a high-end crossbow,” stated John Strasheim, President and CEO of BowTech. “It’s another option for the serious, value-minded sportsman and it’s just in time for the 2007 season.”

The Desert Stryker is equipped with many of the same components of its big brother: stock, adjustable fore grip, needle roller bearings, Weaver rail, patent pending Bolt Sensor Safety System, and much more. The Desert Stryker is available with an optional accessory package that includes: multiple reticle red-dot 1×30 scope; four 425-grain matched bolts; padded, detachable sling; four-arrow quick release quiver, and quiver hip holster.

MSRP for the Desert Stryker is set at $999 ($1,099 with the accessory package), making it a value-priced, high-end performance crossbow that delivers a big bang for the buck (or bear, or moose, etc.). Effortless loading is made possible with the optional EZ2Draw cocking aid that reduces pull effort by fifty percent.

For more information on the new Desert Stryker Crossbow, contact Stryker at 90554 Hwy 99 North, Eugene, OR 97402 · Telephone: (541) 284-4711 · Or visit www.strykerxbow.com.

New Stryker Crossbow

admin — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 22:34:08 +0000

The new industry leader in crossbow technology and speed introduces the Stryker Crossbow putting together stealth, speed and power in the hands of hunters precisely what they need to bring down the most challenging game. Every element of the Stryker Crossbow is engineered for superior performance in the field, and its innovative design offers several new patent-pending features that give hunters a competitive edge. Stryker’s WhisperTech Silence technology delivers a significantly quieter shot with less vibration, and by reducing noise and vibration, the Stryker Crossbow improves both stealth and accuracy. Stryker’s cocking system uses a patent-pending, silent Sprague clutch instead of the traditional ratcheting device — so game won’t be tipped off to your presence. All cocking system components are housed inside the bow (also patent pending), in comparison to the external systems on other crossbows. This not only creates a clean look, it makes it easier to hold the Stryker Crossbow to your cheek for aiming.

Stryker’s advanced design makes the cocking process easier and safer than ever. Simply depress the de-cocking lever, insert the cocking handle and crank (clockwise) the string carrier over the string. Then, close the carrier, release the de-cocking lever and crank (counter-clockwise) the cocking handle until the bow is fully cocked making the overall cocking even easier than ever before. A cranking port on each side of the cheek plate makes this easy for right- or left-handers. This advanced system also makes de-cocking the bow a simple process — something that is difficult to do and even warned against by other manufacturers.

Diamond Archery Takes Still Shot Arrow Rest Hostage

admin — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 23:02:44 +0000

Eugene, OR (April 5, 2007) BowTech has made another quality acquisition with their recent purchase of all manufacturing and licensing rights to the Still Shot capture arrow rest, a precision accessory that was originally developed by Catawba Archery. BowTech has renamed the product the Hostage and will distribute from its Eugene headquarters under the Diamond Archery brand.

In addition to total arrow containment, the Hostage arrow rest incorporates several engineering and design features that fit perfectly with Diamond’s high quality image. To begin with, its 3-point rest structure allows arrow fletching to pass through without touching the brushes, resulting in minimal or no fletch damage.

Additionally, the Hostage creates less friction, which means less impact on arrow speed. But perhaps the most significant feature is the noise reduction, which is more than 50% compared to the leading competitor. Any one of these advantages can stand alone, but as a package, they make the Hostage a top contender in the archery accessories market.

“The addition of the Hostage brings an exceptional quality capture arrow rest to our existing line of Diamond accessories,” says John Strasheim, CEO and President of BowTech. “Along with the arrow containment that mainstream bowhunters desire, the Hostage presents a quiet, fast release with little or no fletching damage.”

Each brush block is custom molded with nylon bristles that are trimmed to a v-shape centering the arrow at full draw. The brush sets are designed to last for thousands of shots and accommodate either carbon or aluminum arrows.

BowTech manufactures and distributes the world’s finest compound bows and archery equipment. Founded in 1999, BowTech’s current divisions include BowTech, Diamond Archery and WaterDog Surface Technologies, all with a worldwide dealer and distributor network. For additional product information, visit BowTechArchery.com, DiamondArchery.com, or contact BowTech at 90554 Highway 99 N, Eugene, OR 97402, 541-247-4711.