Outtech Acquired by Legacy1846 Outdoor Group
Outtech to become part of investment portfolio
that provides products and services to the outdoor markets.
Aurora, Ohio – Outtech Inc., an outdoor industry leader in sales and marketing, announced today that it, along with subsidiaries – QuickFire and Peak Strategic Insights, has been acquired by Legacy1846 Outdoor Group, an investment holding company. These entities join Trophyline, LLC, Redline Bowhunting, and The Sports Products Group, LLC as additional owned investments of Legacy1846.
Legacy1846, headquartered in Fredericksburg, TX, was founded by Gordon & Ryan Sauer and their family, as well as two of the original founders of Outtech, Jay Scholes and Ron Rette. The mission of this group is to invest in brands and services that bring value to both manufacturers and consumers of outdoor products.
“For Ron and I to be able to invest, along with the Sauer family, and continue to bring value and resources to the outdoor space, is a great next step for Outtech.” explained Scholes. “The Sauers are truly focused on continuing their family legacy and the Outtech legacy, and together we have a group of individuals, including industry veteran, Mike Walston, that are committed to the future of the outdoor industry.”
“Adding Outtech, QuickFire and Peak to our investments in Trophyline and Redline, as well as the Sports Products Group, gives Legacy1846 a set of solid opportunities from an investment point of view, as well as a future platform for further growth.” said Ryan Sauer.
Outtech Acquired by Legacy1846 Outdoor Group – As part of the new structure, Outtech’s sales representation team will advance as a stand-alone Sales Services Firm with its entire current management, field sales and support teams intact in addition to the support provided by Legacy1846 resources. This will allow Outtech to continue to focus on its represented partners, as it has for the past 30 years. QuickFire and Peak will also run independently with focused growth strategies to serve and expand their client base.
Legacy1846 Outdoor Group also announced the appointment of Scott Blackwell, Outtech’s current CEO, as the CEO of Legacy1846. In this role, Blackwell will continue to oversee the Outtech investment as well as investments in Trophyline, Redline and the services companies under the Legacy1846 portfolio, along with the management of potential further acquisitions and new initiatives.
About Outtech Inc.
Established in 1989, Outtech is one of the outdoor industry’s leaders in sales & marketing, maintaining a portfolio of brand leaders across hunt, camp, fish, shooting sports and outdoor lifestyle categories. Outtech is staffed with a group of over 80 industry specialists spread across multiple divisions, with over 1,500 combined years of experience in the outdoor industry.
For more information visit TeamOuttech.com
About Quickfire
Founded in 2012, QuickFire is a digital commerce agency that prioritizes sales above all else. With a no-nonsense approach, they help businesses thrive in the digital landscape by providing services such as social media and e-commerce management, as well as brand-first strategies based on data and trends. By cutting through the noise, QuickFire delivers tangible and measurable results for their clients.
For more information visit QuickfireNow.com
About Peak Strategic InsightsFocusing on the Outdoor Recreation market, Peak Strategic Insights combines over 30 years of experience in the outdoor industry with a comprehensive research process and a proprietary database of 20 million+ consumers to provide clients a critical, strategic understanding of key consumer-centric drivers including sales, marketing, product & industry trends.
For more information visit PeakStrategicInsights.com
About Legacy1846 Outdoor Group
Born from a convergence of family legacies and a profound love for the great outdoors, Legacy1846 is an investment holding company, specializing in the growth and creation of exceptional brands & services that enhance the outdoor recreation experience.
For more information visit Legacy1846.com
Media Contact
Sarah Freeman, Outtech Inc.
(216) 702-0041 or SFreeman@outtech-online.com
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