You are in:
Hilly Joins Bollin Group
The Bollin Group recently acquired a strategic majority shareholding in the Hilly Clothing Company. Stephen Cann, CEO of the Bollin Group said of the move: "The Hill Family were looking to exit the business, but also wanted to secure continuity of employment for all staff and employees. Having a number of brands based in Hyde, we can guarantee this key element of the deal.
Dr Ron Hill MBE, who with his family founded the company in 1992, commented: "I feel this is a positive move for Hilly and I am happy to be involved as a technical consultant for the foreseeable future."
Graham Richards, MD of Hilly added: "It's business as usual, the brand continues to grow strongly in its core market of running and will operate independently as do other Bollin Group brands, with separate sales, marketing and product development teams.
Hilly expect to join forces with Sprayway, Ronhill, Mountain Equipment and Burton McCall at the next series of road shows throughout the UK planned for August /September this year to coincide with Spring 2010 range launches.
