Hydro Flask

Hydro Flask is a water bottle brand owned by American conglomerate Helen of Troy Limited.
==History==
Hydro Flask was founded as Steel Technologies, LLC in 2009 by Travis Rosbach and his ex-girlfriend, Cindy Weber, due to his dissatisfaction with commercial water bottles. https://web.archive.org/web/20211026174118/https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20160229005806/en/Helen-of-Troy-Announces-Agreement-to-Acquire-Hydro-Flask%C2%AE The couple moved to Bend, Oregon, from Oahu, Hawaii, to market their products. The company was successful at local farmers markets, especially among the outdoor recreation community. 
In 2012, tech executive Scott Allan became president and chief executive of the company. Allan expanded the company into Europe, launched new products, and increased marketing on social media. https://web.archive.org/web/20201002062311/https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2020-02-23/hydro-flask-water-bottle-why-is-it-special
In March 2016, Helen of Troy Limited purchased Hydro Flask for $210 million. https://web.archive.org/web/20201009010642/https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20160321005321/en/Helen-Troy-Completes-Acquisition-Hydro-Flask%C2%AE Scott Allan retired in March 2020, stating "the goals that I initially aspired to accomplish have largely been achieved." https://web.archive.org/web/20201009034445/https://sgbonline.com/conversation-with-hydro-flasks-general-manager-scott-allan/
==Channel==
Hydro Flask created the YouTube channel on November 26, 2009, where they started to upload videos related to Hydro Flask products. Hydro Flask's first video was created on April 20, 2016.
==References==
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