camelbak products , llc ( stylized as camelbak ) is an outdoors equipment company based in petaluma , california , best known for its hydration products , such as hydration packs and water bottles .

camelbak is also a supplier of hydration packs , protective gear , and other products to the u.s. military and law enforcement agencies around the world .

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current camelbak president , layne rigney , previously announced his resignation to the company .
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petaluma , calif . ( brain ) — camelbak and osprey packs have settled a patent infringement lawsuit the camelbak filed against osprey in february . the companies did not release terms of the settlement
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camelbak will remain headquartered in petaluma and its 300 employees will be integrated into a division of vista outdoor . sally mccoy , camelbak’s chief executive officer , will remain with vista , the new owners said .
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camelbak had filed the suit in california federal court , related to its hands - free reservoir hydration systems .
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hydration accessories specialist camelbak has made changes to its leadership team . long - time ceo sally mccoy steps down after nine years in her role , and layne rigney becomes president at camelbak , effective 1 february 2016 .
sally mccoy , camelbak ceo , added :
camelbak is enthusiastic about the opportunity to join the vista outdoor family of brands . their successful platform will accelerate camelbak & apos ; s growth as a global brand . vista outdoor supports our mission to continue to reinvent the way people hydrate and perform through innovative hydration products .
layne is a proven and respected leader at camelbak and i look forward to the growth of the brand and global business under his leadership . i also appreciate the leadership sally brought to camelbak and her support of vista outdoor ,
said mark deyoung , chairman and ceo of vista outdoor , camelbak ' s parent company .
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“layne is a proven and respected leader at camelbak and i look forward to the growth of the brand and global business under his leadership . i also appreciate the leadership sally brought to camelbak and her support of vista outdoor . ” said mark deyoung chairman and ceo at camelbak parent vista outdoor . ( vista outdoor acquired cambelbak in july 2015 . )
“i have tremendous faith in layne’s ability and readiness to lead the organization , ” said outgoing camelbak ceo sally mccoy .
camelbak ceo sally mccoy learned a lot about leadership through her experiences in the outdoors . ( photo courtesy sally mccoy )
prior to becoming president of camelbak , rigney served as the company ' s senior vice president of global sales from 2011 to 2015 and the vce president of global sales from 2005 to 2011 . he held positions at rockshox and powerbar before joining camelbak .
layne rigney is president of camelbak products . he has been with camelbak for over a decade , serving as senior vice president of global sales before taking over as president in february 2016 . layne is a 10 - year veteran of camelbak and brings 25 years of experience in the bike and outdoor industry . he served in executive level roles at powerbar , rockshox and franklin resource group .
camelbak : the outdoors equipment company best known for its hydration packs is based in petaluma . ( john burgess / the press democrat )
to bolster retailer support camelbak has also produced digital tools for its retailers , including over 80 detailed product videos that can be found on www . camelbak . com . these videos are also linked through tagreader codes on product hangtags and in advertisements . camelbak is also producing a digital catalog that will link individual products to the 80 + videos making product information and education available with the click of a button .
cyclists , get hands - free hydration with camelbak bike hydration options that range from sleek hydration packs and versatile reservoirs to wearable hydration vests .
inside camelbak ' s journey from makeshift pack to military essential for soldiers , and how cyclists and other athletes use the backpack for hydration .
camelbak emerged out of the simple desire to find a hands - free solution to hydrating on the go . originally made from an iv bag and a sports sock , the first camelbak was developed by cycling enthusiast michael eidson during a gruelling 100 mile race through the texan summer .
management expects calendar year 2015 net sales for camelbak to reach around $ 160 million ( approx £102 . 6 million ) . the purchase price includes an approximate net present value of $ 35 million in future tax benefits associated with the deductibility of intangibles from a prior acquisition of camelbak .
i am pleased that we were able to come to a quick and satisfactory resolution of the lawsuit ,
said camelbak ceo sally mccoy .
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the filing stated that camelbak “has developed a reputation as the preferred supplier for the hydration needs of the most demanding athletes and war fighters . ”
a design team discusses new ways to engineer water reservoirs at the offices of camelbak in petaluma . ( photo by john burgess / the press democrat )
with more than 30 years in the outdoor industry , mccoy announced she would be stepping down as the chief executive officer of camelbak starting february 1 .
we talked to camelbak ceo sally mccoy , who’s been backpacking since she was 5 , about how her wilderness experiences have shaped her leadership and career .
whereas soldiers used to hook three one - quart canteens onto their belts , now they typically carry a 3 . 2 - quart camelbak and one canteen — which they might use only to refill the camelbak . camelbaks are part of the survival kits packed into ejection seats in many air force fighter planes .
the camelbak m . u . l . e . ushered in the age of easily carrying water and gear on the trail ( click to enlarge ) .
one of the key markers in camelbak history was the segmentation of its model line to serve various types of riders and riding ( click to enlarge ) .
product developer aubrey kraft uses plastic balls to measure the capacity of a pack at the offices of camelbak in petaluma . ( john burgess / pd file )
a spokeswoman for vista outdoor declined further comment about camelbak’s operations in petaluma , citing a blackout period before the company’s quarterly earnings report on aug . 13 .
to achieve its claimed ability to remove pathogens , water going into camelbak’s new uv purifier must first be cleaned by a filter from a rival manufacturer . and that rival product is cheaper . that’s according to camelbak’s own lab testing . and its not the only water treatment technology that’s incapable of performing as claimed .
rigney most recently served a short stint as president of camelbak after sally mccoy announced her resignation in january 2016 . during his 11 - year tenure at camelbak , he held key leadership roles and played a major role in camelbak’s successful sale in august 2015 . but he got his start in specialty retail . as a teenager , he worked in his uncle & apos ; s bike shop in california & apos ; s central valley , sweeping floors and fixing flats .
rigney is a 10 - year veteran of camelbak and brings 25 years of industry experience with brands such as powerbar / nestle usa , rockshox and rei .
sally mccoy , founding partner of silver steep partners , and former president of sierra designs and ultimate direction , is the new ceo and president of camelbak . mccoy has , for the previous two years , served as a member of the camelbak board of directors . mccoy told us that bear . . . read more
whether you ' re cycling , running or hiking , camelbak offers a full line of hydration packs and water bottles to keep up with your outdoor fitness pursuits .
“hugh brings a wealth of industry experience that were happy to provide to our retailers , ” said layne rigney , vice president of global sales for camelbak . “hugh will also oversee camelbak’s recently - implemented map program that supports retailers by keeping consumer conversations focused on our best - in - category products instead of price . ”
we asked sally mccoy , ceo of camelbak , to share her most memorable outdoor experience . here ' s what she said . visit urltoken for more info .
oiwc recognizes camelbak as a respected and inspired leader in the area of workplace culture that drives inclusion and innovation . camelbak understands this from both a business imperative in and of itself , as well as , how it relates to growing a sustainable participant and consumer base . under mccoy’s leadership camelbak has repeatedly established itself as “best places to work” by outside magazine and as a company that has successfully recruited women into positions where they have been traditionally underrepresented : product designers , engineers and sales .
many of camelbak’s customers are military . a camelbak backpack was even put on display at the imperial war museum in london . originally belonging to guardsman terry brazier of the irish guards , the pack took several bullets for him while he was on patrol in the nad - e ali district of helmand province , afghanistan in 2011 .
founded in 1989 , camelbak invented the hands - free hydration category and is the global leader in personal hydration gear . camelbak is achieving its mission to continually reinvent and forever change the way people hydrate and perform by offering a mix of products that include everything from technical hydration packs to reusable bottles and individual uv purification systems .
camelbak ceo sally mccoy was the keynote speaker of the outdoor industries women & apos ; s coalition breakfast at outdoor retailer winter market 2016 . photo by lauren danilek .
sally mccoy is president and ceo of camelbak , the global leader in hydration . under her leadership , camelbak has expanded into multiple categories to deliver better hydration and to make progress toward the company’s vision to eliminate disposable beverage containers . sally also currently serves on the board for zumiez , retailer of skate and snow apparel & accessories .
camelbak’s proprietary drinking nozzle , or bite valve , gets compressed 10 , 000 times to ensure it won’t leak after three years of combat use . the company says it spent $ 1 million developing a reservoir liner to protect water in a sarin or mustard - gas attack . camelbak has received 70 , 000 orders for this “chem - bio” water reservoirs since its launch last september , mr . hunter says . belgium ordered several thousand units and has mandated that new gas masks must be compatible with camelbak tube adapters .
in 2003 , new york investment bank bear stearns cos . bought camelbak for more than $ 200 million . bear stearns doesn’t disclose camelbak’s sales and profit figures . with more than 90 % of the u . s . military market and solid brand awareness among troops , “we’re like kleenex . everyone calls a hydration system a camelbak , ” says product manager shawn cullen . the company’s main military competitor is its biggest customer : the army , working with a former canteen company , has fielded a similar hydration system .
we reached out to both camelbak and sawyer for comment , but have yet to hear back . update : you can find sawyer’s official response to the tuft’s test here .
before joining camelbak , rigney held positions at franklin resource group , powerbar and rockshox inc . rigney is also a board member of both outdoor industry association and camber outdoors .
as much as soldiers liked the camelbak concept , early models tended to “burst when grunts fell backwards onto them , ” says camelbak r & d head robert choi . “it’s harder to carry and deliver water than you’d think , ” he adds , walking through a lab where machines stretch , twist , squeeze and rapidly age polyurethane and silicone parts .
“camelbak helps strengthen and expand vista outdoor’s presence in the outdoor sports and recreation market , ” mark deyoung , vista outdoor’s chairman and chief executive officer , said in a statement .
each camelbak hydration pack is specially crafted from lightweight , breathable materials . a functional harness secures the water unit to your back while enabling you to maintain a full range of movement .
cortez , colo . ( brain ) — osprey packs has hired layne rigney as its new president . rigney was most recently president of camelbak , where he worked for 11 years .
“it’s her personal approach to leadership , ” says shannon stearns of camelbak . “she makes an effort to connect with , understand and relate to every single person on her team . ”
jeff wemmer , a competitive cyclist who fell hard for camelbak , was so impressed by the product that he started bringing packs to races to sell them . talk about a fan . camelbak eventually hired him , and in 1993 , jeff embarked on a road trip to keep the start - up running during very tough times . company lore has it that jeff visited bike shops from florida to california , pitching our product from the back of his motorcycle . each order jeff faxed back to the factory literally breathed another day of life back into camelbak .
for a different kind of stealth , camelbak worked with dupont co . and other companies to develop backpack material , straps and buckles that reduce infrared detection . camelbak markets some two dozen military models , carrying as little as 1 . 6 quarts of water and no gear to packs that can hold 6 . 3 quarts of water and seven times that volume in gear .
water turbidity is measured in ntus ; 5 ntus ( above right ) being the most turbid water a uv purifier like the camelbak is able to treat . that’s some very weak lemonade !
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“jessica has done a tremendous job positioning bell helmets as a leading brand , and she was the natural choice to lead camelbak and jimmy styks , ” said kelly grindle , president of outdoor products .
osprey packs named former camelbak president layne rigney as its new president , along with a host of other executive - level changes , two months after its longtime former president tom barney left the company .
she continued , “camelbak has a robust product pipeline , a respected brand identity and an incredibly strong team of leaders to take the business to the next level under the ownership of vista outdoor . ”
the acquisition of camelbak greatly advances vista outdoor & apos ; s strategy to grow and strengthen our leading position in the outdoor recreation industry ,
said mark deyoung , vista outdoor chairman and ceo .
other consumer products , such as oakley inc . sunglasses , garmin ltd . handheld global - positioning - system units and under armour clothing , have found fresh outlets in military sales . but military products have become camelbak’s dominant business . instead of the “hydration on the move” motto geared to granola - eating fitness buffs , camelbak’s current slogan is “hydrate or die” — emblazoned next to a flame - emitting skull .
prior to camelbak , sally co - founded silver steep partners—a financial advisory firm specializing exclusively in the outdoor industry . silver steep advised eagle creek , montrail , helly hansen and others in their sale transactions .
and you know what ? not only is that msr filter a few bucks cheaper , but it also doesn’t require batteries , won’t break if you drop it and removes all the dirt the camelbak doesn’t . camelbak instructs users to fill the all clear only with clear water . “if it’s thicker than lemonade , ” they say to filter it first . i want to know what kind of lemonade they’re talking about !
camelbak water bottles and hydration packs have a reputation for their superior design , ergonomics , performance and quality . offering lightweight storage , camelback hydration packs are comfortable and sit stably on your back , while the drink bottles are easy to clean and refill with useful features such as air channels designed to keep your water cool . you can trust camelbak products to be comortable , durable and to keep your fluids high .
oh yeah . . . about those folks who laughed at eidson ? well , chances are they ' ve got a camelbak strapped to their back or in their bike cage these days . go figure . . .
nasa even became a customer in 2003 . the small blue bite values used in the hydration systems of spacesuits are made by camelbak , and must be tested to ensure they don’t leak water in zero - g .
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i ride 5000 + miles a year and never leave home without my camelbak . the difference between a quick drink out of a tube inches from your mouth vs reaching and fiddling for a round water bottle is huge .
petaluma - based camelbak products , which makes innovative water packs used by thirsty hikers , bicyclists and soldiers around the world , has been sold to a utah company for $ 412 million , the new owners announced tuesday .
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from that moment of innovation , camelbak was born , and since then has grown into a range of water bottles , hydration packs , reservoirs and accessories ; helping you to stay effectively hydrated and safe when working hard .
layne rigney is a 10 - year veteran of camelbak , serving as senior vice president of global sales since 2012 , and he brings 25 years of industry experience with brands such as powerbar usa , rockshox and rei .
we design , test and manufacture our hydration systems to perform in the most challenging and lethal environments in the world ,
said sally mccoy , ceo of camelbak . camelbak introduced their first chemical and biological resistant reservoir in 2000 to ensure safe , hands - free hydration while wearing protective masks and related clothing . the company has since invested significant resources and research in the design and production of various improved versions of its original , groundbreaking product .
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shannon stearns joined camelbak in 2006 , bringing consumer and retail marketing experience at brands and retailers such as smith & hawken and illuminations and advertising agency foote , cone & belding supporting brands such as clorox , levi’s and disney .
“coffee , tea , every imaginable alcohol possible , ” says jeremy galten , vice president of product at camelbak . but there have been stranger queries , too . customers have asked about storing diesel and jet fuel . according to galten , diesel makes sense , “it’s basically a flexible external tank for vehicles , ” but the jet fuel inquiry was a little more mysterious . a small , camelbak - sized fuel tank just doesn’t seem big enough for aircraft .
the 1991 gulf war also helped . navy seals and special - forces troops who were biking enthusiasts took their own camelbaks into combat . word spread , as did camelbak’s civilian models on the shelves of military exchanges . in 1995 , san francisco firm kransco , which had marketed frisbees , hula hoops and boogie boards as a previous owner of wham - o inc . , bought camelbak for $ 4 million and stepped up military sales by introducing camouflaged models .
the company is the biggest seller of hands - free hydration packs and reusable water bottles in the “specialty channels” market , compass diversified noted in the sec filing . camelbak also is “the dominant supplier” of hydration packs to the military .
so whatever you choose to do , whether it’s cycling , hiking , running or just going about your everyday life , by using camelbak you know that over twenty - five years of experience and knowledge has gone into every product .
vista outdoor has announced that jessica klodnicki , formerly vice president for bell helmets , blackburn and c - preme , has now taken the vice president for outdoor recreation role , which includes responsibility for the camelbak and jimmy styks brands .
“i think jessica is just the right fit to lead camelbak into the future , ” said rigney . “she inherits a strong , passionate team ready to take the business to the next level under the ownership of vista outdoor . ”
founded in 1989 and headquartered in california , camelbak produces hydration packs , bottles and purification and filtration systems . it has around 300 employees who will be integrated into the outdoor produts segment of vista outdoor , according to a press statement .
at that very instant , the camelbak was born and anyone who cranked out water bottles or saddlebags for a living was seriously bummed . that jury - rigged iv bag would soon render both of those products obsolete for millions of riders .
current military and law enforcement branches using camelbak hydration systems include individuals and units in all u . s . military services , numerous federal tactical units in most dhs agencies , naval special warfare , u . s . army special forces .
military , civilian , or special project , all of camelbak’s reservoir systems are “still essentially the same thing , ” galten says . in essence , they are also recognizably the descendants of eidson’s idea : water bag , tube , and mouthpiece .
camelbak has a host of challengers in the civilian market , such as vf corp . ’s jansport and north face brands , but is counting on its brand recognition , new recreational models and a thrust into products for industrial workers to keep growing .
2015 – on aug . 4 , 2015 , the announcement came that petaluma - based camelbak sold for $ 412 million to utah’s vista outdoor . keep clicking to see other famous acquisitions in sonoma county . ( photo by kent porter , 2001 )
by combining camelbak ' s duraflex barrier™ material , hydroguard™ technology and hydrolink™ modular attachment systems , the cbr x sets a new standard for providing hands - free access to safe drinking water while working in some of the world ' s most lethal environments .
that a cycling accessory could became the canteen of choice for soldiers around the world demonstrates how innovative nondefense companies have fueled growth by capitalizing on the sept . 11 , 2001 , attacks and the ensuing wars . even before the london bombings this month , britain had approved funds to equip police and first - responders with camelbak systems designed to keep drinking water safe in a chemical or biological attack . the u . s . department of homeland security’s new emphasis on unconventional threats heralds further growth potential for camelbak .
camelbak has hired hugh ewing as sales and operations manager . his previous positions include sales operations / customer service manager at gregory mountain products , division manager at hattail headwear division of streamworks , inc . , and manager of dealer and customer service at exofficio .
camelbak contends that pivoting between the two markets has helped product development . “the beauty of this company is that military requirements drive innovation and durability , and that goes right down the line to the recreational products , ” says mr . hunter . for instance , camelbak developed sturdier materials and a silver - based , antigerm lining to keep water clean for troops , and then adapted these for cheaper retail packs . the company’s products retail for between $ 25 and $ 120 , and some military packs cost up to $ 200 .
mr . hunter’s search for industrial customers has him pressing the flesh at events such as the world of concrete trade show . but his work isn’t done with the military . camelbak must ensure , he says , that “the canteen is on the way out . ”
like so many great inventions , the first camelbak was born from necessity . the goal : to provide hands - free hydration during the 1989 hotter ‘n hell hundred , a grueling road bike race held in and around the parched landscape of wichita falls , texas .
camelbak isn’t the only company guilty of misleading consumers about the efficacy of water treatment products . sawyer famously advertises “1 million gallons guaranteed , ” for its inline filters . there’s two problems with that : one in the small print and another in real world testing .
the challenge in creating the cbr x reservoir was making it as , or , more durable than a regular reservoir without making it too stiff , heavy or affecting taste . while the reservoir is thicker and tougher than a standard or military spec camelbak reservoir , camelbak ' s head of r & d ; , jeremy galten explains
the breakthrough came when we figured out how to combine an rf weldable urethane material and a chemically resistant barrier in a way that didn ' t compromise the reservoir ' s durability or performance .
when not in use , the camelbak all clear microbiological uv water purifier should be stored in a clean , dry , and safe environment . it should not be exposed to temperatures above 140 f / 60 c , or below - 4 f / - 20 c .
rigney wil join osprey november 28 , having most recently served as president of camelbak . during his 11 - year tenure , he also worked as the senior vice president of global sales from 2011 to 2015 and the vice president of global sales from 2005 to 2011 .
research shows companies with more women in leadership roles perform better financially . but sometimes you need to get out to lean in . we talked to camelbak ceo sally mccoy , who’s been backpacking since she was 5 , about how her wilderness experiences have shaped her career .
feedback from soldiers has been as important as lab tests in molding products . snipers wanted a sleek , body - hugging pack , so camelbak designed a 3 . 2 - quart unit — enough for three hours of activity — that can fit under bullet - proof vests .
after branching out from cycling into running , skiing and hiking packs , camelbak more recently has launched products for hunting , children and women — a line that features tapered packs , softer materials and higher chest straps . law - enforcement packs include easy - access pouches for weapons . a horseback - riding line is in the offing . customers bombard the company with suggestions for packs designed to fight dehydration in every activity from fly fishing to plant watering . “some uses could hurt the brand a bit , ” says glenn gross , camelbak’s chief executive .
necessity is indeed the mother of invention . a new product category commences and a company is born . but camelbak’s history — and historical significance — doesn’t end there . jon austen , the company’s director of product management and marketing , picks up the ever - evolving story .
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“i tried to have a drink from my camelbak , ” brazier explained , “but there was no water left in it . it was only when i took it off and looked at it , i realized it had three bullet holes through it . i felt so lucky . ”
the outdoor industries women’s coalition ( oiwc ) , the only national organization dedicated to workplace diversity and inclusion by expanding opportunities for women in the outdoor , snow , run , and bike industries , recently recognized sally mccoy , longtime camelbak ceo , with its oiwc lifetime achievement award .
camelbak fortifies our presence in the mainstream individual outdoor recreation market , creating an opportunity to increase the scale , reach and growth of several current offerings through an expanded global sourcing capability and a broadened retail distribution network . with limited overlap between our key customers , this acquisition creates significant cross - selling opportunities , increased channel presence and access into expanded domestic and international markets . as a market leader and preferred partner , vista outdoor can leverage the technical expertise of camelbak to deliver innovative solutions and quality product offerings that will create value for our shareholders and customers .
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yet , an independent lab commissioned by camelbak to test these claims found that , while the filter was effective at killing those three pathogens , it was only capable of doing so in clear water . the lab performed the de rigueur turbid water test by first passing the water twice through an msr filter . that product removes dirt , protozoa and bacteria on its own , so it’s no surprise that testing found that stuff to be gone after also being treated by camelbak’s uv light . the effectiveness of the all clear in non - filtered turbid water was not tested .
andrew shand is promoted to vice president of sales , europe / asia / africa after a six - year tenure as european sales director for both camelbak military and recreation businesses . shannon stearns is promoted to vice president of marketing and will lead the company’s brand and marketing initiatives globally .
but the real military push started in 1999 , when mr . hunter arrived . camelbak launched a military line of products and moved to california’s sonoma county wine district north of san francisco . here , it set up a research center to develop products that could meet the pentagon’s exacting standards .
petaluma , calif ( brain ) — camelbak ' s longtime ceo sally mccoy is stepping down after nine years in her role . layne rigney , currently the brand ' s senior vice president of global sales , will take over as president on feb . 1 , the company announced tuesday .
mccoy said ,
i have tremendous faith in layne ' s ability and readiness to lead the organization . camelbak has a robust product pipeline , a respected brand identity and an incredibly strong team of leaders to take the business to the next level under the ownership of vista outdoor .
models such as the rogue , lobo , and h . a . w . g . were born , each suiting a different set of needs . at the same time , camelbak started building more technology and comfort into its packs , adding features such as breathable back panels and improved harness designs .
while the chem / bio camelbak was first available back in 2000 , they weren ' t well known or really even approved for use by big army . well , the army just got around to testing and approving 3 liter hydration systems for use in a chemical , biological , radioactive or nuclear threat environment . the first one we ' ve heard about is the camelbak cbr x . it was just approved for use by the army ' s office of the product manager - soldier clothing and individual equipment ( pm - spie ) and the army ' s test and evaluation command ( atec ) this morning .
flash forward and petaluma , california - based camelbak’s current product portfolio includes ( far more advanced ) hydration packs , bpa - free water bottles , vests , belts and even water filtration pitchers . that first pack also spawned an entire industry , with countless hydration pack makers entering the market in subsequent years .
after 9 years as the company’s ceo , sally mccoy , announces her resignation from camelbak today . mccoy spoke exclusively with snews about her departure : “you know the old saying ‘leave your campsite better than you found it ? ’ i feel 100 % confident that i’ve done that with . . . read more
“marines love them . very rarely these days do you see a marine without a camelbak cinched to his back , ” says col . michael belcher , who commanded a marine battalion in iraq and is now based in the u . s . “there’s less sloshing back and forth , and no hip pain . ”
“reducing bacteria by 99 . 9999 % , viruses by 99 . 99 % and protozoan cysts by 99 . 9 % , all clear purifies water not only to stringent epa standards , but to camelbak’s uncompromising standards of safety and performance , ” reads the claim about the all clear uv purification bottle on the brand’s website .
with headquarters in petaluma , calif . , a wholly - owned and operated reservoir manufacturing facility in mexico and a distribution facility in san diego , calif . , camelbak designs , tests and engineers its products to perform and last a lifetime . for more information , please visit urltoken or call 800 . 767 . 8725 .
jumping ahead to present day , and camelbak continues to innovate and push the envelope of what a pack can deliver to its wearer . in 2015 , it launched the k . u . d . u . line , which carried forward previously established functionality , and implemented strategic back protection and the ability to carry light armor .
the main difference that camelbak brings to the process is the inclusion of the bottle , pretty much a necessary part of the operation anyway . while it’s true that the steripen can be inserted into other containers , a glass of water for instance , most users will be processing water in a 750 - millilitre bottle , and camelbak know their bottles . the uv lamp is incorporated into the special cap ( a regular cap is included for normal use and a padded pouch to protect the lamp during transport ) and the bottle need only be agitated horizontally for 60 seconds to ensure the purification is complete . an lcd screen confirms the success of the operation .
[ … ] history of the camelbak – high on mountain biking by rip3d an avid cyclist living in the scorching heat of central texas , chuck hunter staggered into a bike shop in 1997 and says he succumbed to a “cute” saleswoman’s pitch . he left wearing a water - filled backpack with a tube extending to his … [ … ]
planning a camping and hiking expedition ? make it easy on yourself with clever camelbak backpacks that combine water and gear storage in one sturdy pack . stock up on spill - proof , dishwater safe , and completely bpa - free water bottles and treatment to keep thirst and bacteria at bay , no matter how far your outdoor adventures take you .
“the next really big moment comes in the mid - 1990s , ” recalls austen . “we’d been in the market for about five years , and riders are telling us how awesome camelbak is , but they also reveal that the packs are not super comfortable and that in some cases they need to be able to carry more than just water . ”
camelbak water bottles come in a range of sizes , styles and lid configurations . choose the right model and size for you - - between 20 oz . and 32 oz . some camelbaks are insulated to keep you water or sports drink cool for hours . others are designed for on - the - go transportation and fit a bike rack holder .
camelbak itself acknowledges this disparity , specifically instructing users to employ an $ 89 msr miniworks ex filter to clean dirty water before it goes into the $ 99 all clear purification bottle . the trouble here is that the claims of its efficacy are bold and prominent , while the instruction to use that msr filter is buried deep in the small print .
roadies never glommed onto camelbaks the way eidson hoped they would , mountain bikers immediately recognized the potential and were the product ' s early adopters . it just made sense - - taking your hands off the handlebars while riding technical terrain ? that ' s a good way to lose your front teeth . the camelbak remedied that problem . today everyone from nordic skiers to navy seals goes into the field with ingenious hydration packs that are comfortable , spacious and infinitely adjustable . camelbak , now a massive company valued in excess of $ 250 million , sells more than a hundred different versions of the hydration pack , all of which are a far cry from the old tube sock / pilfered iv bag combo .
in order to provide cbr protection , the whole cbr x is slightly heavier , a little thicker and about 2 - 3x the cost of a mil - spec camelbak reservoir system . but , it ' s going to be your best friend when you hear those three painful words . the cbr x will be out sometime in the first quarter of 2011 .
internationally renowned camelbak custom water bottles are a unique and high quality way of promoting your business , event , school or club . have your logo printed directly onto a premium product , backed by a lifetime guarantee . easily personalise your bottle online , choosing colour , size , and logo position , and hand it over to our friendly staff , based in australia .
this critical customer feedback becomes genesis for the first camelbak m . u . l . e . hydration pack . now riders can carry water — and tools , food , spare clothes , and various other essentials . “but it was still pretty bare bones , ” concedes austen . “it had hard edge nylon straps and a flat back . it wasn’t super comfortable . ”
initially camelbak tried to address these shortcomings with accessories such as “sissy” straps , which were pads you could strap on the nylon webbing of the harness for improved abrasion protection . soon , though , it was clear that not only did the hydration pack need to be more utilitarian and comfortable , it also needed to suit a variety of uses . that’s when pack became packs .
founded in texas in 1989 , camelbak moved to sonoma county in 1999 and grew quickly under a succession of owners . compass diversified holdings , a westport , conn . , investment fund , purchased the business in 2011 for $ 258 . 6 million and expects to record a gain of $ 150 million to $ 170 million on the sale , according to a company statement .
other staffing changes effective feb . 1 , include michael moore taking over as vice president of sales for north & south america . moore has served as a sales executive since 2006 , and brings experience from thule , leisure trends and planet outdoors . andrew shand was promoted to vice president of sales for europe / asia / africa after a six - year tenure as european sales director for both camelbak military and recreation businesses . shannon stearns was promoted to vice president of marketing and will lead the company ' s brand and marketing initiatives globally . stearns joined camelbak in 2006 , bringing consumer and retail marketing experience at brands and retailers such as smith & hawken and illuminations and advertising agency foote , cone & belding supporting brands like clorox , levi ' s and disney .
two years after that first sip , mr . hunter quit his job at lockheed martin corp . to join the company that made the backpack - canteen , camelbak products llc . at the time , the small firm had a devoted clientele of mountain bikers and counterculture types ; for example , camelbaks were ubiquitous at burning man , a radical art festival held each summer in the nevada desert .
the housing of the lamp is rugged and backed by camelbak’s lifetime guarantee , whereas the steripen is more fragile and breakage / failure is not uncommon . i would expect the all clear to be , on average , a more durable unit , and given the price ( nearly double a steripen classic ) i certainly hope this is the case . only long - term testing would confirm this .
and a bike manufacturer even began exploring the possibility of getting rid of the backpack entirely in 2008 . the plan was to stuff a reservoir inside the hollow bicycle frame instead , but that project stalled because of the difficulty of gaining access to the water container . camelbak suggests cleaning and drying reservoirs after each use , which might be a little tricky if they are threaded inside a bicycle frame .
integrating powerful uv technology into an energy - efficient cap , camelbak all clear delivers optimum uv exposure at the press of a button for purification so reliable , we ve backed it with our got your baktm lifetime guarantee . engineered to perform even under the toughest conditions , all clear has been tested and retested under severe conditions to deliver drinking water you can trust , everywhere and every time you need it .
“as the market grew , we saw lots of different riders that had different needs , ” continues austen . “some were going out for the standard 2 - 3 hour ride . other were venturing out on epic all - day adventures . that’s when camelbak realized the need to expand the model line . on one hand you had the minimalist pack for shorter rides . on the other was the large capacity pack . ”
perhaps more importantly , sally has had a profound impact on the people and cultures with whom she’s engaged her considerable energies . after nine years as camelbak’s ceo , where she achieved the goals she set for herself—to grow the company and start innovating—she announced her resignation early this week during one of her companywide town hall meetings . “i started crying , and pretty soon almost everyone in the room was crying , ” she said .
camelbak’s place in the history of hydration is secure . from the very idea of hands - free hydration to cutting edge present day packs , the california - based company has been at the forefront of keeping cyclists ( and outdoor enthusiasts of all types ) performing at their best . but how did we get to this place where the hydration pack has become essential to the mountain biking experience ? time for a little history lesson .
five years before that , humvee manufacturer am general approached camelbak as the heavy vehicle maker drew up plans for a future military utility vehicle . am general was planning to install two chemical and biological weapon - proof 20 gallon reservoirs underneath the floorboards on either side of the transmission . partly these would be used to refill soldiers own camelbaks , but am general was also trying to find a way to protect passengers from improvised explosive devices .
uv filters only work well in clear water , as camelbak so helpfully demonstrates . they’re also electronic gadgets , which are prone to failure due to damage , vibration , battery failure or even water intrusion . while they are capable of killing viruses , there is no way to know if they’ve effectively cleared your water of them . while many water sources in the outdoors are very clear , even a minimal turbidity could skewer uv’s effectiveness .
prior to camelbak , mccoy co - founded silver steep partners—a financial advisory firm specializing exclusively in the outdoor industry . she also served as vice president at the north face and president of sierra designs and ultimate direction . she was a founding member of conservation alliance and the outdoor industry alliance ( oia ) and served as board chair of each . mccoy currently serves on the board for zumiez , retailer of skate and snow apparel and accessories
camelbak was founded in 1989 in texas by michael eidson , who concocted a hands - free drinking system because he felt that reaching for a bottle during bike races risked collisions . the prototype consisted of medical tubing and a plastic intravenous drip bag stuffed into a sock and attached to the back of a shirt . his timing was auspicious : the advent of mountain biking , ultramarathons and other extreme sports created a market - in - waiting .
iteration no . 1 was simply an iv bag filled with water that was tucked inside a tube sock . that contraption was then stuffed into the back of a bike jersey , with the thin hose of the iv looped over the shoulder , with a clothespin at the end to clamp off the hose . soon after camelbak was founded and a slightly less rudimentary form of that original pack designed . the rest , as they say , is history .
having contracted giardia from a water supply that shouldn ' t have had it , i ' m not taking chances again . this is a clever little beast and well designed . my only complaint is that the optional filter should be supplied as standard with this pack . the odds are that you ' ll need to use it anyway , so why camelbak haven ' t included it is a mystery . otherwise , i ' m happy with it .


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jenny craig , inc . , was founded in 1983 by jenny craig and her husband sidney craig , in melbourne , australia . jenny craig began operations in the united states in 1985 and is headquartered today in carlsbad , california . in 2002 , jenny craig , inc . , was acquired by midocean partners and aci capital , private equity firms . in 2006 , jenny craig became part of nestle nutrition . the company now has more than 700 weight management centers in australia , the united states , canada , france , the united kingdom , new zealand and puerto rico .
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finkelstein has been a paid consultant for jenny craig , weight watchers , takeda , orexigen , and vivus , inc . kruger reporter no conflicts of interest . data used in the quality of life analysis was obtained from a previous grant from vivus , inc .
consent order , effective may 4 , 1998 , in the matter of jenny craig , inc . , a corporation , and jenny craig international , inc . , a corporation . ( incorporated herein by reference to exhibit 10 . 42 to the report on form 10 - k of the company for the fiscal year ended june 30 , 1998 . )
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alley signed on to work with jenny craig in 2005 . she went on to lose 75 pounds , according to a jenny craig spokesman , but then gained it all back and then some .
jenny craig , inc . ( the company ) provides a comprehensive weight management program ( the program ) through a chain of company - owned and franchised weight loss centres operating under the name
supply agreement between jenny craig weight loss centres , inc . and ibm foods , d / b / a overhill farms , dated september 22 , 1988 , with amendments . ( 1 )
jenny craig operates more than 725 weight loss centers worldwide and operates an at - home delivery program in seven countries . since 1985 , jenny craig has helped more than five million clients lose weight .
jenny craig , inc . , one of the world’s leading authorities on weight management , announces the launch of its scientifically - proven program in quebec with a new celebrity spokesperson , sonia benezra .
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jenny craig has a lot of potential if they focus more on the client and not the money .
jenny craig has quite the diet package , and we ' re not just talking about the food .
in - person meetings : optional . there are more than 600 nationwide jenny craig weight loss centers .
the current jenny craig management team will continue to run the business and will report directly to jenny craig headquartered in carlsbad , california , usa . there are no redundancies as a result of this agreement .
jenny craig ' s comprehensive approach to weight loss is available to members in person , at one of our 600 global centers . if a member does not have easy access to a jenny craig center or if going into a center doesn ' t fit within a member ' s lifestyle , the same one - on - one support is available through jenny craig anywhere . jenny craig anywhere offers one - on - one support through consultations over the phone or via video chat . jenny craig anywhere members enjoy the same delicious meals as jenny craig members who pick up their food in centers . so wherever , whenever
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the franchise fee for jenny craig , inc . , is $ 25 , 000 . the total estimated investment to open and operate a jenny craig franchise ranges from $ 169 , 000 to $ 440 , 500 , with liquid cash available of $ 150 , 000 and net worth of at least $ 300 , 000 . a 7 % royalty fee on gross receipts is paid to the company . in 2006 , nestle acquired jenny craig , inc . , in a transaction valued at approximately $ 600 million .
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agreement dated as of september 14 , 1994 between jenny craig and jenny craig , inc . amending exhibit 10 . 4 . ( incorporated herein by reference to exhibit 10 . 8 to the report on form 10 - k of the company for the fiscal year ended june 30 , 2000 . ) ( 3 )
sidney craig , who with his wife , genevieve , founded jenny craig inc . , the chain of weight - loss centers , which would eventually open more than 600 centers in four countries , died monday at his home in del mar , calif . he was 76 .
besides jenny craig prepackaged meals , you can also have fresh fruits and vegetables , and reduced - fat dairy products .
dana fiser , former global ceo of jenny craig , discusses differing approaches to the business of weight loss from digital to brick and mortar . she also discusses the evolution of jenny craig , and where she thinks the industry is headed .
another important part of the jenny craig program was its twice - weekly meetings . new clients met with a counselor , who would monitor their progress and sell them installments of jenny
in addition to the nih grants listed in the acknowledgements section , c . martin receives honoraria for lectures from scientific , educational , and lay groups , and he received partial reimbursement for travel expenses in the form of research funds totaling less than $ 725 from jenny craig inc . a . hymel is also funded by nih grants . l . talamini and a . johnson are employed by jenny craig inc . o . khavjou is employed by an independent research company .
“in australia , jenny craig has grown significantly in recent years , ” ms smith said . “now , with the scale , synergies and expertise that jenny craig can supply , we are confident this growth will continue , ” ms smith said .
material appearing under the caption common stock data on page 31 of the annual report to shareholders of jenny craig , inc . for the fiscal year ended june 30 , 2001 ( 2001 annual report ) is hereby incorporated by this reference .
enjoyed working for jenny craig , however i have moved to west palm beach and the drive is too long and costly .
jenny craig and weight watchers were the two diet plans the researchers suggested doctors recommend to patients who need to lose weight .
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low - salt diet : jenny craig ' s meals have no more than 2 , 000 milligrams of sodium per day .
investigation into the validity of the claims for successful weight loss made by jenny craig and other companies in the diet industry .
however , neither jenny craig nor weight watchers , which had launched a similar campaign , saw a significant increase in enrollments .
ms patti larchet , ceo of jenny craig , said the company was delighted to welcome the australian business into the group .
“the results of this study highlight how the jenny craig program can significantly affect the obesity epidemic , ” ms larchet said .
reuters reported last month that nestle was looking to sell jenny craig , which makes packaged food and gives weight loss advice .
for jenny craig franchisees , the financial risks are minimal . not only is the weight - management industry one of the fastest - growing , most lucrative businesses in america , but jenny craig franchisees work with a high - ranking brand , award - winning advertising and high - profile celebrity endorsements . jenny craig is backed by a team of corporate registered dieticians and a medical advisory board . jenny craig also offers ongoing training and support for franchisees , and seeks partners with general business and marketing experience .
* clients following the jenny craig program , on average , lose 1 - 2 pounds per week , the recommended healthy rate of weight loss . jenny craig , inc . , based in carlsbad , ca , is one of the world’s largest weight management companies , with company - owned and franchised centres in the united states , canada , australia , united kingdom , france , new zealand and puerto rico . jenny craig also offers the at - home approach to weight loss in seven countries .
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jenny craig is committed to a personalized approach to weight loss by offering each client a one - on - one weekly consultation and a customized weight management plan designed to optimize individual success . with more than 80 delicious jenny’s cuisine™ menu items , jenny craig’s program is available in québec through an at - home program .
when nutri / system reported severe financial setbacks in april 1993 and was forced to close its headquarters and 283 of its centers , jenny craig immediately began an advertising campaign offering nutri / system clients the opportunity to continue their weight loss programs at jenny craig at no additional service fee . in its open letter to nutri / system clients , jenny craig emphasized its financial strength as a
“we’re thrilled to bring jenny craig to quebec and welcome sonia as a part of the jenny craig team , ” concludes frank . “sonia relates to many other people who struggle with weight and are now looking to get healthier and happier with their body image . we are very excited that sonia has chosen jenny craig to support her in sharing the positive message of healthy weight loss . ”
jenny craig unveils new twists in its next round of kirstie alley commercials .
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in one study , jenny craig clients lost an average of 10 % of their body weight the first year on the plan .
however , neither jenny craig nor weight watchers international , which had launched a similar campaign , saw a significant increase in enrollments .
now , instead of just being paid by jenny craig , she ' s making all the profits ,
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average jenny craig consultant yearly pay in australia is approximately $ 41 , 625 , which is 45 % below the national average .
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san diego business journal , october 13 , 1997 , p . 47 .
north castle expects the deal to close this month . the smaller jenny craig business in france is not part of the deal .
agreement dated as of september 14 , 1994 between sidney craig and jenny craig , inc . , amending exhibit 10 . 5 . ( incorporated herein by reference to exhibit 10 . 10 to the report on form 10 - k of the company for the fiscal year ended june 30 , 2000 . ) ( 3 )
in fact , a study in annals of internal medicine ranked jenny craig as one of the most effective weight loss programs and resulted in greater sustained weight loss at 12 months than those assigned to control groups . the study concluded clinicians should consider referring patients to jenny craig . call today to set up a free consultation at the north hills center jenny craig , and learn how to get started . if there is no jenny craig center nearby , or you prefer more flexibility , ask about our jenny craig anywhere option where meals are delivered right to your door and you can talk to a personal consultant on the phone or video chat every week .
that year , the craigs sold body contour to a subsidiary of nutri / system inc . with the $ 3 . 5 million they made from the sale , the craigs formed jenny craig , inc . in 1983 . initially barred from entering the u . s . diet industry by a noncompetition clause , the company opened its first weight loss center in australia . by 1985 , 69 jenny craig weight loss centers were in operation in australia , and the company became one of the biggest players in that country
in 1982 , the craigs sold body contour to a subsidiary of nutri / system inc . with the $ 3 . 5 million they made from the sale , the craigs formed jenny craig , inc . in 1983 . initially barred from entering the u . s . diet industry by a noncompetition clause , the company opened its first weight loss center in australia . by 1985 , 69 jenny craig weight loss centers were in operation in australia , and the company became one of the biggest players in that country
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unlike weight watchers , the jenny craig plan requires participants to buy specially - packaged meals and snacks , making this plan more expensive .
amendment to balance bar company trademark license agreement between jenny craig , inc . and balance bar company . ( incorporated herein by reference to exhibit 10 to the report on form 10 - q of the company for the three month period ended december 31 , 2000 . )
three years later , the couple sold their interest in body contour and moved to melbourne , australia , where — using the diminutive of ms . craig’s given name — they opened the first jenny craig center .
an updated review of 11 popular commercial diets found that only jenny craig and weight watchers show evidence for effective long - term weight loss .
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star jason alexander for jenny craig just didn ' t have the same impact , piazza said .
ms amy smith , managing director , jenny craig australia and new zealand , said the deal represents an exciting opportunity for the australian business .
ms smith said that she was looking forward to further developing the jenny craig brand , which she believes has considerable unrealised potential , nationally .
standard form lease dated may 14 , 1996 between jenny craig products , inc . and rcdc associates limited partnership ( incorporated herein by reference to exhibit 10 . 14 to the report on form 10 - k of the company for the fiscal year ended june 30 , 1997 . )
with jenny craig , you don’t have to count , track or worry about what to eat . we give you everything you need to succeed .
jenny craig anywhere gives you the same level of one - on - one support over the phone or video chat . you stay motivated wherever life takes you , and our delicious jenny craig food is delivered right to your door . it ' s the ultimate in convenience - and results .
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agreement dated as of may 10 , 1999 between jenny craig , inc . and james kelly . ( incorporated herein by reference to exhibit 10 . 2 to the report on form 10 - k of the company for the fiscal year ended june 30 , 1999 . ) ( 3 )
agreement dated as of may 10 , 1999 between jenny craig , inc . and alan dobies . ( incorporated herein by reference to exhibit 10 . 6 to the report on form 10 - k of the company for the fiscal year ended june 30 , 1999 . ) ( 3 )
purchase and sale agreement and joint escrow instructions dated june 12 , 2001 by and between jenny craig operations , inc . and national university . ( incorporated herein by reference to exhibit 10 to the report on form 8 - k of the company filed on september 21 , 2001 . )
s hectic , fast - paced world , jenny craig , inc . offers a comprehensive weight management program that takes a practical , non - dieting approach to losing weight to help clients develop a healthy relationship with food , build an active lifestyle , and create a more balanced approach to living
agreement dated as of december 1 , 1999 between jenny craig , inc . and duayne weinger . ( incorporated herein by reference to exhibit 10 . 2 to the report on form 10 - q of the company for the three month period ended december 31 , 1999 . ) ( 3 )
jenny craig phones jump after kirstie alley ' s appearance on ' the oprah winfrey show . '
pr newswire , may 24 , 2005 .
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ex - jenny craig male workers allege discrimination ,
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the executive whom north castle had running atkins , monty sharma , will run jenny craig together with the curves international fitness club chain he runs now .
agreement dated as of november 23 , 1999 between jenny craig , inc . and patricia larchet . ( incorporated herein by reference to exhibit 10 . 1 to the report on form 10 - q of the company for the three month period ended december 31 , 1999 ) . ( 3 ) .
agreement and plan of merger dated as of january 27 , 2002 among jenny craig , inc . , j holdings corp . and j acquisition corp . ( incorporated by reference to exhibit 2 . 1 to the report on form 8 - k of the company dated january 27 , 2002 ) .
agreement dated as of december 7 , 1999 between jenny craig , inc . and jeanne e . mcdougall . ( incorporated herein by reference to exhibit 10 . 3 to the report on form 10 - q of the company for the three month period ended december 31 , 1999 . ) ( 3 )
in addition to these provisions , jenny craig was also forced to publish the average weight loss its customers experienced and to provide scientific data supporting future claims .
when nutri / system reported severe financial setbacks in april 1993 and was forced to close its headquarters and 283 of its centers , jenny craig immediately began an advertising campaign offering nutri / system clients the opportunity to continue their weight loss programs at jenny craig at no additional service fee . in its open letter to nutri / system clients , jenny craig emphasized its financial strength as a
debt - free , $ 500 million new york stock exchange company with ten years of proven success .
however , neither jenny craig nor weight watchers international , which had launched a similar campaign , saw a significant increase in enrollments .
“jenny craig was founded in australia in 1983 , so it is especially fitting that the australian branch should now be a part of the global company . ”
jenny craig is a leader in delivering effective weight management solutions and is based on three key areas critical to effective weight loss and maintenance : . . .
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jenny craig kicks off a database program ,
adweek ' s marketing week , january 7 , 1991 , p . 8 .
in addition to benefits from the combination , north castle managing director jon canarick expects to build on jenny craig’s brand recognition in the united states and australia .
jenny craig also fared well in the study overall . participants lost a few more pounds than those on weight watchers , but spent more money to do so .
holden , benjamin a . ,
financial officer quits jenny craig after brief tenure ,
wall street journal , march 10 , 1994 , p . b10 .
trademark license agreement dated july 30 , 1999 between jenny craig , inc . and balance bar company . see exhibit 10 . 9 for amendment thereto . ( incorporated herein by reference to exhibit 10 to the report on form 10 - q of the company for the three month period ended september 30 , 1999 . )
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jenny craig is listed in the franchise directory under the health & beauty category . it ' s also listed in the section for franchises under $ 200 , 000 .
' fat actress ' kirstie alley chooses jenny craig to lose weight ; actress to star in new advertising campaign .
pr newswire , december 20 , 2004 .
when ronald e . gerevas , chief operating officer and president , departed unexpectedly in november 1993 , jenny craig stock dropped to $ 11 . 75 a share . gerevas
the late 1990s brought new challenges for jenny craig , some in the form of litigation against the company both by consumer groups and the u . s . government . in may 1997 , as a result of an earlier charge of deceptive advertising against the company , the ftc imposed restrictions requiring jenny craig to stipulate in its advertising :
the key , piazza said , is teaming up with a weight - loss company . bertinelli became the face of jenny craig and lost 50 pounds in the process .
s daughter took over as company spokesperson as craig sought medical treatment from one expert after another . finally , three years later , a california surgeon reconstructed her jaw and placed her on a rigorous therapy program . no stranger to rigorous exercise routines , jenny craig reported success and hoped she could start the new century with fully restored ability to speak . similarly , jenny craig management hoped that its efforts to refocus the company
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jenny craig offers a variety of programs that vary in intensity and duration , and the purpose of this study was to compare retention rates and weight loss among the programs .
s cuisine , portion and calorie controlled foods that participants were required to purchase . jenny
sid craig ' s expectations for company revenues to grow by 15 to 20 percent a year through expansion proved unrealistic . after a period of remarkable growth in the weight loss industry as a whole during the 1980s , public attention focused on the potential health risks involved in dieting during the early 1990s , and enrollment at diet centers dropped . in 1990 , jenny craig and its rival nutri / system inc . were named as defendants in a class action lawsuit alleging that weight loss programs , like those promoted by the companies , had resulted in cases of gallbladder disease . moreover , jenny craig was named in 11 other personal injury cases during this time . the disputes were settled , and the alleged link between gallbladder problems and the jenny craig program was never proven . however , the cases prompted a federal trade commission investigation into the validity of the claims for successful weight loss made by jenny craig and other companies in the diet industry .
in response to the needs of today ' s hectic , fast - paced world , jenny craig , inc . offers a comprehensive weight management program that takes a practical , non - dieting approach to losing weight to help clients develop a healthy relationship with food , build an active lifestyle , and create a more balanced approach to living .
lawsuit alleging that weight loss programs , like those promoted by the companies , had resulted in cases of gallbladder disease . moreover , jenny craig was named in 11 other personal injury cases during this time . the disputes were settled , and the alleged link between gallbladder problems and the jenny craig program was never proven . however , the cases prompted a
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jenny craig has approximately 600 company - owned and franchised centers in the united states , canada , australia , new zealand and puerto rico with approximately 2 , 500 consultants worldwide .
jenny craig was founded in australia and now operates in the u . s . , canada , puerto rico , the uk and france as well as australia and new zealand .
that year , the craigs sold body contour to a subsidiary of nutri / system inc . with the $ 3 . 5 million they made from the sale , the craigs formed jenny craig , inc . in 1983 . initially barred from entering the u . s . diet industry by a noncompetition clause , the company opened its first weight loss center in australia . by 1985 , 69 jenny craig weight loss centers were in operation in australia , and the company became one of the biggest players in that country ' s diet industry . that year , the craigs returned to the united states , opening 13 centers in the los angeles area , which were soon followed by six additional facilities in chicago .
s recapitalization . the successful expansion left the craig family with a $ 108 million dividend .
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eat carbs , lose weight . jenny craig ' s new campaign touts flexibility .
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the jenny craig program was designed by its staff of registered dieticians and psychologists and approved by an advisory board consisting of health and nutrition research experts . the three principal tenets of the program were behavior education , proper nutrition , and exercise . central to the program was jenny
jenny craig , inc . provides a comprehensive weight management program ( the program ) through a chain of company - owned and franchised weight loss centers operating under the name jenny craig weight loss centres . as of september 1 , 2000 , there were 434 company - owned and 73 franchised weight loss centers throughout the united states , and 113 company - owned and 38 franchised centers in australia , new zealand and canada . through these centers , the company sells jenny craig cuisine , its portion and calorie controlled food products , to participants in the program . as of september 1 , 2000 , there were approximately 64 , 000 active participants in the program in the united states , and 21 , 000 active participants in foreign markets .
jenny craig introduced modifications to its original program in 1994 . a wider variety of meetings were offered , and clients were allowed to choose the classes most pertinent to their lifestyle . the company
“we believe we can tailor the marketing more specifically toward what jenny craig is great at , which is one - on - one consultation and food , ” he said in an interview .
personal struggles also ensued for jenny craig herself as company spokesperson . according to her own account in people magazine , in april 1995 craig awakened one evening , startled by the television , and her sudden movement snapped her lower jaw tight over her upper jaw . the resultant injury to the muscles of her jaws deteriorated her ability to speak . craig ' s daughter took over as company spokesperson as craig sought medical treatment from one expert after another . finally , three years later , a california surgeon reconstructed her jaw and placed her on a rigorous therapy program . no stranger to rigorous exercise routines , jenny craig reported success and hoped she could start the new century with fully restored ability to speak . similarly , jenny craig management hoped that its efforts to refocus the company ' s mission would help it withstand the uncertainty facing the weight - loss industry .
jenny craig has had several celebrity endorsements , including monica lewinsky , kirstie alley , and valerie bertinelli . high - profile clients include queen latifah , nicole sullivan , jason alexander and mariah carey .
medically we hope people achieve and sustain 3 to 5 percent weight loss from their starting weight ,
and people on jenny craig and weight watchers did meet that goal , gudzune noted .
nestlé australia ltd announced today that it is buying the shares of the company that holds the master franchise for jenny craig in australia and new zealand . the acquisition will take effect from january 2011 .
celebrities
are able to monetize just getting fat and losing weight ,
explained jo piazza , author of the 2011 book
celebrity inc . : how famous people make money .
on january 27 , 2002 , the company entered into a definitive merger agreement providing for the acquisition of the company by an investor group led by aci capital co . , inc . , a private investment firm . db capital partners , the private equity arm of deutsche bank is aci capitals partner in the transaction . the investor group will also include sidney and jenny craig . the merger agreement calls for jenny craig stockholders to receive $ 5 . 30 per share in cash . completion of the transaction is subject to customary closing conditions , including approval by the stockholders of jenny craig and the receipt of financing . the company filed a report on form 8 - k on january 29 , 2002 reporting that the company entered into the merger agreement and attaching the merger agreement and related documents as exhibits .
the jenny craig program is designed to provide structure and support to help members lose weight and learn how to keep it off . our brand was built on the belief that successful weight loss and weight management can be achieved through a healthy relationship with food , an active lifestyle and a balanced approach to living . these fundamentals make up three cornerstones of the jenny craig program : food , body and mind .
jenny craig offers a comprehensive food - body - mind program designed to help clients manage their weight by creating a healthy relationship with food , building an active lifestyle and developing a balanced approach to living .
increased competition in the industry , largely by
do - it - yourself
diet companies , also began to cut into jenny craig ' s market by emphasizing the high costs of membership in diet center programs . typical jenny craig clients - - women wanting to lose 30 or more pounds - - could spend over $ 1 , 000 as clients of jenny craig , paying an initial start - up fee and about $ 70 a week for meals . other companies , such as just help yourself , began offering self - administered diet plans , marketing themselves as cheaper , more convenient alternatives to diet centers .
three diet / lifestyle programs and three medications met the inclusion criteria for the cost - effectiveness analysis : weight watchers , jenny craig and vtrim , along with the diet pills qsymia , lorcaserin and orlistat .
i believe in jenny craig . they ' ve gotten me to where i am today ,
the former
one day at a time
star said in a 2009 interview with abc news .
jenny craig’s new owner , based in greenwich , connecticut , focuses exclusively on health and wellness businesses and is credited with turning around atkins nutritionals after buying it from its post - bankruptcy lenders in 2007 .
agencies competing for the business included interpublic group of companies , based in new york ; newport beach , california—based independent agency heil - brice ; and bartle bogle hegarty , which withdrew from the competition prior to the final round . j . walter thompson new york ( jwt ) eventually won the account . to prepare for the competition and become familiar with the client , executives at jwt went on a jenny craig diet , and in addition to winning the account , they lost a total of 50 pounds . jwt ' s first creative effort for jenny craig was a $ 30 million campaign that was released in september 2004 and helped introduce the new jenny yourstyle program . it also was designed to reintroduce jenny craig as the diet center of choice for consumers looking for sustainable weight loss . in december 2004 jwt prepared to begin a campaign featuring celebrity spokeswoman kirstie alley , who signed on to promote jenny craig after going on the jenny yourstyle weight - loss program . the first television spot starring alley aired in january 2005 .
8 . on january 27 , 2002 , the company entered into a definitive merger agreement providing for the acquisition of the company by an investor group led by aci capital co . , inc . , a private investment firm . db capital partners , the private equity arm of deutsche bank is aci capitals partner in the transaction . the investor group will also include sidney and jenny craig . the merger agreement calls for jenny craig stockholders to receive $ 5 . 30 per share in cash . completion of the transaction is subject to customary closing conditions , including approval by the stockholders of jenny craig and the receipt of financing . the company filed a report on form 8 - k on january 29 , 2002 reporting that the company entered into the merger agreement and attaching the merger agreement and related documents as exhibits .
j . walter thompson ' s creative effort for jenny craig featuring actress / comedian kirstie alley was twofold : it expanded on an earlier , albeit brief , campaign developed to promote jenny craig ' s new weight - management program titled yourstyle , and it built on alley ' s self - deprecating sense of humor . the new campaign followed alley ' s efforts to lose more than 50 pounds by adhering to the jenny yourstyle weight - loss program , which was also the basis of her new showtime television show , fat actress . campaign spots were loosely based on the theme
have you called jenny yet ?
the following schedules were attached to the agreement and plan of merger dated as of january 27 , 2002 among jenny craig , inc . , j holdings corp . and j acquisition corp . ( filed as exhibit 2 to this report on form 10 - q by incorporation by reference to exhibit 2 . 1 to the report on form 8 - k of the company dated january 27 , 2002 ) :
nestle bought jenny craig from private equity groups aci capital and midocean partners as part of a push into nutrition that has also seen the maker of kitkat and crunch bars expand into baby food and sports nutrition .
as president and ceo , and ellen destray was made chief operating officer . sid craig remained as the company
three trials found that people on jenny craig had at least 4 . 9 percent greater weight loss maintained at the one - year point compared with people in a control group or those in a behavioral counseling group .
s expectations for company revenues to grow by 15 to 20 percent a year through expansion proved unrealistic . after a period of remarkable growth in the weight loss industry as a whole during the 1980s , public attention focused on the potential health risks involved in dieting during the early 1990s , and enrollment at diet centers dropped . in 1990 , jenny craig and its rival nutri / system inc . were named as defendants in a
the position i have at jenny craig allows me to interact with most of the departments at the company . i feel it is a great environment and allows me to share my knowledge or learn new things every day .
participants on jenny craig , on average , lost at least 15 pounds at the 12 - month mark ,
study author dr . kimberly gudzune , of johns hopkins university school of medicine , told cbs news .
you ' ll mostly eat jenny craig ' s weekly menus of 70 different prepackaged foods , at least at first . you ' ll get about 1 , 200 calories a day , depending on your height and weight .
life insurance co . , and ta associates , an investment and venture capital firm , among others . together they invested $ 50 million in jenny craig , and two bank loans contributed another $ 50 million to the company
jenny craig is an international weight - loss , weight - management and nutrition company that combines nutrition and physical activity with counseling to help clients change their lifestyle and eating habits . with the jenny craig program , more than five million people have changed their lives . jenny craig knows one program doesn’t fit all situations , so the company offers three programs , all designed to help clients eat well , move more and live life . customers can choose from the jenny - set - go program , premium success or metabolic max , all of which teach portion control and positive thinking while encouraging more movement and exercise . jenny craig clients begin with a menu produced by the company , all of which meet the usda dietary guidelines , and emphasize fruits , vegetables , whole grains , reduced fat milk products , and ‘heart healthy’ fats , but also include lean meat , poultry , fish , beans , eggs and nuts . once clients have reached desired weight levels , they may devise their own menus .
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has served as chairman of the executive committee since september 2000 , as vice chairman of the company from september 1991 to september 2000 , as president and chief operating officer of the company or its predecessors from 1983 to august 1991 and as a director of the company or its predecessors from 1983 to date . mrs . craig served as president of the company from october 1997 through december 1998 . sidney craig and jenny craig are husband and wife .
s video programs were also updated and made available for home use . perhaps most importantly , the program was modified to reflect current trends in popular psychology that suggested that overeating was a result of emotional distress . accordingly , jenny craig encouraged clients to discover , address , and overcome individual emotional issues that might impede the success of their dieting . given the rapidly changing nature in health and fitness beliefs and practices in the united states , jenny craig
a review of clinical trials found that after one year , people who followed the jenny craig program lost at least 4 . 9 percent more weight compared with people in the control group or those getting weight - loss counseling .
gluten - free : gluten is not off - limits . if you have celiac disease or are avoiding gluten for other reasons , you would need to ask jenny craig if the company has any options that would work for you .
in 1991 , under improved market conditions , jenny craig was taken public , issuing 3 . 5 million shares at $ 21 share . the offering generated $ 73 . 5 million in capital , which was used to satisfy the company
based on the cost and weight - loss data , the average cost per kilogram lost ranged from $ 155 per kg for weight watchers to $ 338 or more for jenny craig . qsymia came in at $ 232 per kg .
dan marino poses for a photo after losing weight with nutrisystem . jenny craig client jason alexander makes his 30 - pound weight loss debut during a press conference at the pierre hotel on may 17 , 2010 in new york city .
“at jenny craig , we are committed to addressing the obesity epidemic and helping our clients lead healthier lives . as we continue to evolve our program , the australian market will benefit from our global program innovation and scientific research , ” ms larchet said . jenny craig offers a comprehensive weight management program which includes personalised nutrition and activity plans , with one - on - one weekly consultations as well as a range of nutritionally balanced and portion - controlled prepared foods .
as well as the jenny craig program helping participants to adopt healthier eating habits , the study also revealed that those following the program reduced risk factors that can lead to chronic disease including depression , diabetes , cancer and even stroke .
as the number of overweight and obese people increased , so too did the number of weight - loss companies and programs vying for their share of the diet industry , which had climbed to an estimated $ 44 . 6 billion in 2004 . low - carbohydrate fad diets such as atkins and south beach , which promised weight loss by only eating foods low in carbs , began winning away dieters from traditional programs like jenny craig . in 2004 jenny craig responded to the new diet plans with the introduction of jenny yourstyle , a more flexible plan that allowed participants to continue many of their dietary habits while still losing weight . wanting a fresh approach to its advertising to support its new weight - loss program , jenny craig also began looking for an advertising agency to replace johnson / ukropina of irvine , california .
¹if you want to read more about how jenny craig clients can lose 3x more weight than dieting alone , we invite you to read the 2 year study undertaken in the united states and published in the journal of the american medical association ( jama ) – see urltoken . jama study also available upon request . members following our program , on average , lose 0 . 5 - 1kg per week . for details of jenny craig’s programs and pricing , see urltoken .
the
kirstie alley
campaign was an immediate hit with consumers . american dieters drawn to alley ' s humorous approach to her own weight problem and dieting efforts rushed in droves to jenny craig centres to sign up . following an appearance by alley on the oprah winfrey show , calls to jenny craig centers increased 81 percent . based on its success a series of new television spots were added to the
kirstie alley
campaign and began airing in december 2005 .
in 1991 , under improved market conditions , jenny craig was taken public , issuing 3 . 5 million shares at $ 21 per share . the offering generated $ 73 . 5 million in capital , which was used to satisfy the company
magazine , in april 1995 craig awakened one evening , startled by the television , and her sudden movement snapped her lower jaw tight over her upper jaw . the resultant injury to the muscles of her jaws deteriorated her ability to speak . craig
the late 1990s brought new challenges for jenny craig , some in the form of litigation against the company both by consumer groups and the u . s . government . in may 1997 , as a result of an earlier charge of deceptive advertising against the company , the ftc imposed restrictions requiring jenny craig to stipulate in its advertising :
for many dieters weight loss is temporary .
furthermore , testimonials of those who had been very successful under the plan had to be accompanied by a disclaimer :
this result is not typical . you may be less successful .
in addition to these provisions , jenny craig was also forced to publish the average weight loss its customers experienced and to provide scientific data supporting future claims .
jenny craig and four other major commercial weight loss companies - - weight watchers , nutri / system , diet center , and physician ' s weight loss center - - petitioned for standard advertising rules for the industry , but the petition was rejected .
the swiss group said on thursday it was selling the jenny craig business in north america and oceania to north castle partners for an undisclosed sum , which analysts said was likely to be below the $ 600 million nestle paid for it in 2006 .
weight watchers and jenny craig may be among the most effective programs because they are highly structured and often include in - person social support , according to dr . christina c . wee of beth israel deaconess medical center and harvard medical school in boston .
jenny craig’s approach focuses on choosing low - fat foods that are rich in water , fiber , and protein to fill you up . in general , you can eat as many nonstarchy vegetables ( like tomatoes , broccoli , and peppers ) as you want .
the weight - loss industry in general and jenny craig in particular experienced financial setbacks during this time . net income between 1994 and 1998 was a roller coaster ride for jenny craig , with postings of $ 36 . 7 million in 1994 , to $ 11 . 7 million in 1995 , a rebound of $ 22 . 9 million in 1996 , and a decline to $ 2 . 12 million in 1998 . the company reported that its membership rate had stalled , and its number of outlets had fallen to 675 .