Augusta Sportswear, Augusta, Ga., announced that it has acquired Pacific Headwear, a privately held company based in Coburg, Ore. Terms of the agreement were not announced.
Pacific Headwear will join Augusta Sportswear’s current brand portfolio that includes Augusta Sportswear, Holloway and High Five, as well as an exclusive partnership with Russell Athletic on team uniforms and performance wear.
“Building our portfolio of brands strategically to accelerate growth is a key priority,” said Dave Elliott, CEO of Augusta Sportswear. “The acquisition of Pacific Headwear enables us to provide our customers with a compelling head to toe solution that delivers on our commitment to be a one-stop solution for our customers.”
“For 20 years, Pacific Headwear has worked diligently to grow our company and portfolio of winning team and lifestyle headwear products to position ourselves as an innovative leader in the marketplace,” said Don DeZarn, founder of Pacific Headwear. “Today’s announcement is an exciting step for our organization as we look to combine the strengths of our two companies to create synergistic opportunities for our employees, vendors and, ultimately, our customers.”
“This acquisition combines two great companies and a group of brands that creates amazing growth opportunities within the on-field performance, decorator and corporate channels,” Elliott added. “We think Augusta Sportswear Brands is an ideal fit for Pacific Headwear, and I’m confident that we will honor and build on the tremendous Pacific heritage while providing a platform for growth that ensures continued success for many years to come. We look forward to welcoming the Pacific Headwear Team and its over 200 dedicated employees to the Augusta Sportswear Brands family.”
For more information, visit www.augustasportswear.com or www.pacificheadwear.com.
