Icebug™ Hires New North American Rep Groups

Continuing their efforts to build presence and gain market share in the North American running market, Icebug Footwear has hired four new rep groups to cover the Midwest and West Coast regions, effective immediately.

“We are excited to be working with these skilled groups as we begin to grow the Icebug and ArchFlex Insoles brands,” said Evan Wert, North American Director of Sales and Marketing for Icebug. “Their experience in the footwear, run and, outdoor categories will be essential as we target increased doors and floorspace across the country.”

New Icebug and ArchFlex Insoles Representatives:

Sanitas Sale Group: Andy Anderson and Keith Reis - CO,UT,WY and NM. www.sanitassalesgroup.com

Leading Edge Northwest: Dane Stephenson - WA,OR,ID,MT and AK. Phone: 425-483-0197

Pacific Recreations Sales Inc.: JJ Anderson - CA, AZ and NV. www.pacrecinc.com

Maelstrom Sports: John Ulvilden - IL,WI,MN,ND,SD,IA,MO,KS,OH,MI and IN. www. Phone 608-849-7358

Icebug is currently interviewing to fill Mid-Atlantic, Northeast and Canadian territories for the Icebug Footwear line and ArchFlex Insoles. Contact Evan Wert (ew[at]icebug.se (mailto:ew@icebug.se)) for more information.

Links:

Icebug: http://www.icebug.se

Icebug on Facebook: http://www.Facebook.com/Icebug.Official

Arch Flex Insoles: http://www.archflexsystem.com

Want to know more about Icebug? Please contact:

Jamie Storrs          JamieS@TerraPublicRelations.com          307.733.8777

ICEBUG: Is a Swedish shoe brand that started to challenge the global footwear gigants back in 2001.  Icebug is driven by innovation, creativity and integrity – a passion for making functional and stylish footwear. Read more about us at www.icebug.se.

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North Carolina Health and Community Leaders Issue State Challenge to Lose 10 Million Pounds

On Thursday, April 18, at 9:00 a.m., NC SPIN will host a press conference featuring state leaders from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, NC State Board of Education/Department of Public Instruction, NC Department of Commerce and the North Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church. The press conference will announce the launch of a new, statewide public health education campaign and challenge called “A Healthier NC.”

The “A Healthier NC” campaign and challenge provides free health journaling tools and access to a clearinghouse of North Carolina health resources and educational materials at www.ahealthiernc.com. “A Healthier NC” has four key themes: “What does ‘healthy’ mean?; What is our responsibility for improved health?”; “What are smarter ways to access care?”; and a statewide challenge to engage 1 million North Carolinians in 15 million hours of activity to lose 10 million pounds.

According to Tom Campbell, who is the creator and producer of NC SPIN, the organization that initiated the “A Healthier NC” campaign, "A Healthier NC is about more than just weight loss—it’s about transforming lives. It's an appeal and call to action for all of us to be active participants in our own health. It's encouraging one another to make smarter choices about what we eat, how active we are, and how important it is to take care of ourselves and the ones we love. We are grateful to the sponsors that have stepped forward to make this statewide campaign a reality.”

The campaign is sponsored by leading North Carolina health and community organizations, including the NC Academy of Family Physicians, NC Medical Society, NC Office of Rural Health and Community Care, the AARP Decide.Create.Share campaign, and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC.

WHO:       NC SPIN, NC DHHS, NC DPI, NC Department of Commerce, NC Conference of the United Methodist Church

WHAT:     Press Conference to Announce Kick-off of “A Healthier NC Campaign and Challenge”

WHEN:     Thursday, April 18, 2013 at 9:00 AM

WHERE:   NC Department of Health and Human Services, Adams Building, 101 Blair Drive, Raleigh, NC

Featured Speakers:

Tom Campbell, Creator and Producer of NC SPIN

Robin Cummings, MD, Director of NC DHHS Office of Rural Health and Community Care

June Atkinson, Secretary of the State Board of Education and State Superintendent of NC DPI

Sharon Decker, Secretary of NC Department of Commerce

Hope Morgan Ward, Bishop of the North Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church

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North Dakota State College of Science Hand Picks AacerChannel™ DIN

Aacer Flooring Vice President of Sales and Marketing Kevin Barker announced today, North Dakota State College of Science, Wahpeton ND completed the installation of AacerChannel™ with the Tri Power pad.

“Aacer Sports Flooring is very excited about this installation as it really embodies what makes our team successful. Our dealer, FLR Sanders, worked closely with the college to assist in the selection process and really help guide them to a fantastic finished project.” Barker went on to say, “The College took the time to do their homework in all aspects of the facility’s and athletes needs. FLR Sanders expertise and quality craftsmanship helped deliver a first class floor that will perform for years to come.”

The Wildcats’ Athletic Director, Scott Schumacher, handpicked the AacerChannel™ by Aacer Sports Flooring as basis of design for their main playing court at the Ed Werre Arena.  The AacerChannel’s™ anchored monolithic subfloor with the TriPower™ pad provided the performance that the team demanded.  In addition, the main court needed to stand out and the selection of full lay parquet provided the unique look.

FLR Sanders located in Princeton, MN installed the floor and has a showroom that services the upper Midwest.

Aacer Flooring is the world leader in maple performance sports flooring systems. With more than 100 years experience in every part of the wood flooring industry. Aacer manufactures sports performance floor systems designed to accommodate athletes at all levels of play. Aacer also produces ten species of northern hardwood in a variety of face widths and grades in a LEED certified environmentally controlled facility. Aacer protects the environment by involving themselves as members of the FSC, MFMA, NWFA, and USGBC.

Aacer’s floor systems are showcased around the world and in the Basketball Hall of Fame where the history and future of sports floors are prominently displayed.

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