Tucson, AZ – American Birdhunter is excited to announce Tri-Tronics as its exclusive e-collar sponsor for the 2012 season.
Hosted by bird hunting veterans Randy Lack and Brad Harris, American Birdhunter is a new show that brings the passion of bird hunting, both upland and waterfowl, to the forefront of outdoor TV. In addition to exciting bird hunts in every episode, Outdoor Channel Viewers get to meet the real stars of the show – the bird dogs that accompany Randy and Brad on their hunts.
“For decades, Tri-Tronics e-collars have been the proven tool to help hunters get the most out of their dogs,” commented show host, Randy Lack. “We’re proud to have them affiliated with our show.”
Seen on the Outdoor Channel, each episode of the American Birdhunter will feature the “Tri-Tronics Tip of the Week”. Key dog training techniques will be demonstrated by long-time pro trainers, including Charlie Lingblade and Jim Trotter. Topics include “TRAINING TO RETRIEVE” and “WHOA AND STAY CLOSE”
“American Birdhunter doesn’t just show a bird hunt each week, it expresses the close connection between the hunter and his dog,” remarked Gary Williams, Marketing and Sales Manager of Tri-Tronics. “This relationship exemplifies what the Tri-Tronics brand is all about!”
Tri-Tronics, a Garmin company, manufactures a full line of electronic dog training equipment. Training collars are backed by 2-year warranty. All products are made in the USA.
Contact:
Warner Smith
Warner.smith@garmin.com
(520) 258-7729
Tucson, AZ – After extensive field testing by its members, the North American Hunting Club has awarded the Tri-Tronics Bark Limiter G3 its prestigious Seal of Approval, with a 100% approval rating. “The Bark Limiter G3 quieted my barking lab. It stopped the unwanted nuisance barks by the second day of use,” remarked one field tester.
Another field tester commented, “The Bark Limiter works like a charm!! My dog barked at everything, with the collar, I don’t hear him anymore. I wish my neighbor had a collar for his dog!”
With 5 intensity levels, the Bark Limiter is a rugged and simple tool for dog owners to control unwanted nuisance barking. The compact waterproof receiver and collar strap fits dogs of all sizes. The field testers cited the Bark Odometer™ as a key to the Bark Limiter’s effectiveness, “Being able to count the number of corrections really helped me select the appropriate stimulation level for my dog.”
“The North American Hunting Club is long respected institution in the hunting industry,” stated Gary Williams, Tri-Tronics Marketing and Sales Manager . “We are pleased that our Bark Limiter was rated so highly by their field testers. It’s an honor to receive their Seal of Approval.”
Tri-Tronics, a Garmin company, manufactures a full line of electronic dog training equipment. The Bark Limiter is backed by a one year warranty. All products are made in the USA.
Contact:
Warner Smith
warner.smith@garmin.com
(800) 456-4343 ext. 7403
Tri-Tronics named as the Official E-Collar of the Hunting Retriever Club
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Tucson, AZ - The Hunting Retriever Club (HRC) and Tri-Tronics have renewed their sponsorship contract, preserving Tri-Tronics’ status as the organization’s official and exclusive e-collar manufacturer.
“Tri-Tronics has long served as a great partner for the Hunting Retriever Club,” remarked HRC President, Michael Witt. “They are committed to assisting each of our 132 chapters, both of our national Grands, and various other projects in promoting the HRC mission”.
“Conceived by hunters, for hunters,” is both the philosophy and reality of the Hunting Retriever Club. The organization was formed in 1984, and has over 8,500 active members in 132 Clubs in 36 states and 2 provinces. The HRC is a family-oriented organization offering outdoor fun and fellowship to its participants. Participation by women and children is strongly encouraged and a wholesome atmosphere is maintained at all times.
“The Hunting Retriever Club has had an incredible impact on the sporting dog world by expanding opportunities for waterfowlers and retriever owners,” commented Gary Williams, Marketing and Sales Manager of Tri-Tronics. “The HRC’s vital role in the retriever community makes our sponsorship a key component of our marketing strategy, and besides, we just plain like hunting dogs!”
Tri-Tronics, a Garmin company, manufactures a full line of electronic dog training equipment. Training collars are backed by 2-year warranty. All products are made in the USA.
Contact Information:
Warner Smith
Warner.Smith@garmin.com
(520) 258-7729
For immediate release:
Tri-Tronics Products Now Represented in Canada by Graywood Sporting Group
(Tucson Arizona)- Tri-Tronics, a Garmin company, is proud to announce the appointment of Graywood, LLC as manufacturer’s agent for all of Canada. .
Graywood is a long time fixture in the sporting world in Canada with an active and experienced network of representatives across Canada. “We only partner with quality-focused manufacturers. Tri-Tronics fits perfectly with our philosophy,” remarked Steve Cuppy, Graywood President. Their diverse client list includes Garmin, Winchester, and Mossy Oak.
“We have long valued the Canadian market and Graywood Sporting Group provides us with our best sales opportunity,” stated Gary Williams, Tri-Tronics Marketing and Sales Manager. “Their expertise, gained through more than 2 decades in the sporting goods business, will allow us to better serve our Canadian dealers and maximize our sales efforts with Canadian customers.”
Tri-Tronics, a Garmin company, manufactures a full line of electronic dog training equipment. Training collars are backed by a 2-year warranty. All products are made in the USA.
Warner Smith
Warner.smith@garmin.com
(520) 258-7729
Tucson, AZ – (July 2011) Tri-Tronics and the National Kennel Club (NKC) have renewed their sponsorship agreement, naming Tri-Tronics the official e-collar of the American Rabbit Hound Association (ARHA) and the National Upland Classic Series (NUCS).
“The NKC and Tri-Tronics have been partners since I purchased the NKC over 11 years ago,” remarked Del Morgan, NKC’s President and CEO. “Not only does Tri-Tronics have a great product, they are wonderful people to work with. They believed in our company before we purchased the ARHA and NUCS. I look forward to our continued partnership and to be able to offer our hunter the best products and services possible.”
The ARHA is the fastest growing registry and field trial association for rabbit hounds in America. With 170 clubs nationwide, the ARHA sanctions field trials for beagles. All beagles are eligible for registry with the ARHA. The National Upland Classic Series features a popular format for birddog competitors. Sensibly structured entry fees and great paybacks have spurred NUCS growth to nearly 40 clubs across the country.
“We have a long history with the ARHA and the National Upland Classic continues to grow in its popularity in the birddog world,” remarked Gary Williams, Marketing and Sales Manager. “We are thrilled to be the official e-collar for both organizations.”
Tri-Tronics, a Garmin company, manufactures a full line of electronic dog training equipment. Tri-Tronics training collars are backed by a 30-day money-back, 2-year warranty. All products are made in the USA.
Contact Information:
Warner Smith
wsmith@tritronics.com
(800) 456-4343 ext. 7403
Tucson, AZ (September, 2011) – The Night Razor is the most powerful and versatile cordless cap-mounted spotlight available. At 180 Lumens, the Night Razor’s beam is twice as large as and brighter than any model currently available for hunters.
“Raccoon hunters that take to night with their hounds* have long complained about their bulky or ineffective cap spotlights. Weighing only, 5.5 ounces, the cordless Night Razor eliminates the need for heavy battery-pack belts, but still offers superior light performance,” remarked Gary Williams, Marketing and Sales Manager. “The Night Razor runs off a rechargeable, self-contained battery and features a compact, rugged, waterproof design.”
* or Hunters that enjoy pursuing raccoons and predators under night skies
Showcasing features not found in other cap-mounted spotlights, the Night Razor offers a quick flashing Strobe mode can be used to catch the eye of a curious raccoon. Hunters can take advantage of the S_O_S flashing option for cases of emergencies. Red and Yellow (can we call it ‘Amber’ instead?) are available to provide hunters with additional stealth when hunting coyotes or wild hogs.
“This is a game-changer for houndsmen….yada, yada”…John Wick quote
The Night Razor ($199) is available for purchase with a soft-sided cap or a hard plastic helmet. Rifle/shotgun mounts are available for purchase. The Tri-Tronics Night Razor backed by a 30-day money-back, 2-year warranty. All products are made in the USA.
Contact Information:
Warner Smith
wsmith@tritronics.com
(800) 456-4343 ext. 7403
Tucson, AZ – Tri-Tronics and the North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association (NAVHDA) have renewed their sponsorship agreement, maintaining Tri-Tronics’ position as the organization’s official and exclusive e-collar manufacturer.
“Our partnership with Tri-Tronics serves as a model for what a sponsorship relationship should be,” remarked Bob West, longtime NAVHDA Director. “The high quality Tri- Tronics builds into their e-collars assures our members a reliable product with a wide range of levels fitting the needs for each situation which in turn promotes humane ethical training”.
The North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association is a nonprofit corporation whose purpose is to foster, promote, and improve the versatile hunting dog breeds in North America; to conserve game by using well trained reliable hunting dogs before and after the shot; and to aid in the prevention of cruelty to animals by discouraging nonselective and uncontrolled breeding, which produces unwanted and uncared for dogs.
“The North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association has long played the role of a vital caretaker of the sporting dog world by establishing hunt test criteria and maintaining breed standards,” commented Gary Williams, Marketing and Sales Manager of Tri-Tronics. “Because of NAVHDA’s dedication to the birddog community, we consider our relationship as a vital part of our marketing strategy.”
Tri-Tronics, a Garmin company, manufactures a full line of electronic dog training equipment. Training collars are backed by a 30-day money-back, 2-year warranty. All products are made in the USA.
Contact Information:
Warner Smith
wsmith@tritronics.com
(520) 258-7729 ext. 7403
Schaffhausen, Switzerland and Tucson, AZ –/June 24, 2011/Business Wire — Garmin Ltd., (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, today announced that one of its subsidiaries has signed an agreement to acquire Tri-Tronics Inc., the leading designer and manufacturer of electronic dog training equipment. The acquisition will allow the combined company to expand its leadership position in both the tracking and training of sporting dogs and household pets alike.
“We are delighted to have Tri-Tronics join the Garmin family. Like Garmin, Tri-Tronics is a leading and respected brand that is committed to designing, manufacturing, and marketing the highest quality, most rugged, and easiest-to-use devices in the business,” said Cliff Pemble, president and COO of Garmin. “By integrating the two companies, we believe we can leverage our areas of expertise into products that can greatly enhance the way that dog owners interact with their canine companions. This acquisition should demonstrate without a doubt that Garmin is fully committed to developing innovative products for the canine market.”
“For more than 40 years, Tri-Tronics has been the leading brand of electronic dog training equipment. Combined with Garmin, we can extend our leadership well into the future,” said Mike Romano, vice president and general manager of Tri-Tronics. “Our combined team will work together to develop cutting-edge products that will help dog owners more effectively train their dogs and keep them safer. Together, we can bring these products to market quicker, with more features, and at a competitive price.”
Innovation has made both Garmin and Tri-Tronics the choice of elite dog trainers and breeders as well as amateur hunters and pet owners. Garmin revolutionized the sporting dog market when it entered the market in 2007 with Astro®, its highly-successful GPS dog tracking system, which pinpoints the exact location of a dog for hunters. Earlier this year, Garmin introduced the cellular-based GTU 10 GPS locator and web-based Garmin Tracker™ service for computers and smartphones.
For more than 40 years, Tri-Tronics has pioneered many innovative and patented features on e-collars and bark limiters, including innovations in wireless signal transmission, variable stimulation, battery technology, and numerous features that ensure dogs are safe when trained with an e-collar. This consistent leadership in the industry has made Tri-Tronics one of the most trusted names in dog training.
Tri-Tronics will operate as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Garmin Ltd. Its existing management team will be retained and will continue operations at its headquarters in Tucson, Arizona. Financial terms of the agreement will not be released. The deal is expected to close by June 30, 2011.
About Garmin Ltd.
The global leader in satellite navigation, Garmin Ltd. and its subsidiaries have designed, manufactured, marketed and sold navigation, communication and information devices and applications since 1989 – most of which are enabled by GPS technology. Garmin’s products serve automotive, mobile, wireless, outdoor recreation, marine, aviation, and OEM applications. Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in Switzerland, and its principal subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit Garmin’s virtual pressroom at www.Garmin.com/newsroom or contact the Media Relations department at 913-397-8200. Garmin and Astro are registered trademarks and Garmin Tracker is a trademark of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries.
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This release includes forward-looking statements regarding Garmin Ltd. and its business. All statements regarding the company’s future product introductions are forward-looking statements. Such statements are based on management’s current expectations. The forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in this release may not occur and actual results could differ materially as a result of known and unknown risk factors and uncertainties affecting Garmin, including, but not limited to, the risk factors listed in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 25, 2010, filed by Garmin with the Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission file number 0-31983). A copy of such Form 10-K is available at www.Garmin.com/aboutGarmin/invRelations/finReports.html. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and Greyhound undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
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Garmin International Inc.
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Tucson, AZ (August, 2011) – Tri-Tronics and the North American Hunting Retriever Association (NAHRA) have reached a sponsorship agreement, naming Tri-Tronics as the organization’s official and exclusive e-collar manufacturer.
“NAHRA is extremely pleased to partner with Tri-Tronics,” stated Dan Hove, Executive Board Member and Treasurer of NAHRA. “We recognize the quality that goes along with the Tri-Tronics brand name. We are proud to have their products as the official e-collars of NAHRA.”
Founded in 1983, the North American Hunting Retriever Association has 50 clubs in the United States and Canada. NAHRA’s mission is to preserve the heritage of hunting with retrievers and the conservation of game through the development of trained retrievers.
“We share NAHRA’s commitment to preserving our hunting heritage,” remarked Gary Williams, Marketing and Sales Manager of Tri-Tronics. “The hunter-based focus of NAHRA’s hunt tests provides retriever owners with a great competitive format.”
Tri-Tronics, a Garmin company, manufactures a full line of electronic dog training equipment. Training collars are backed by a 30-day money-back, 2-year warranty. All products are made in the USA.
Contact Information:
Warner Smith
wsmith@tritronics.com
(800) 456-4343 ext. 7403
Tucson, AZ – Tri-Tronics and the California Waterfowl Association have finalized an agreement, establishing Tri-Tronics as the organization’s official and exclusive e-collar sponsor.
“I am excited about this new partnership, and I encourage everyone to check out all that Tri-Tronics has to offer our hunting family” stated John Carlson, CWA President. Tri-Tronics will furnish a Sport Basic G3 for each of the CWA’s 125 fund raising events across the state.
The California Waterfowl Association is an award winning 501(C)(3) nonprofit, hunter- supported conservation organization with a mission to conserve the state’s waterfowl, wetlands, and hunting heritage. During the past 20 years, the CWA has completed more than 800 individual habitat projects aimed at improving and enhancing over 370,000 acres for Californian wildlife. The organization’s educational programs have reached more than 250,000 children and young adults.
“California Waterfowl has a long recognized history of protecting and promoting our hunting heritage throughout the state,” commented Gary Williams, Marketing and Sales Manager. “We are honored to help play a role in their efforts.”
Tri-Tronics manufactures a full line of electronic dog training equipment. Tri-Tronics training collars are backed by a 30-day money-back, 2-year warranty. All products are made in the USA.
Tucson, AZ – Tri-Tronics and the Professional Kennel Club (PKC) have renewed their sponsorship agreement and created the Tri-Tronics $25,000 Product Sweepstakes.
“My staff and I are very pleased with the recent agreement to continue our longstanding relationship with Tri-Tronics,” stated Roger Dale Carnegie, President/CEO of the PKC. “The new sponsorship format will allow PKC members to reap rewards from the program regardless of their success in a specific event. Tri-Tronics continues to be a leader in the electronic training world and we look forward to a successful relationship for many years to come”.
The Professional Kennel Club, LLC is the nation’s largest organization devoted to the registration of coonhounds and to the sport of competitive raccoon hunting. Headquartered in Evansville, Indiana, the PKC licenses more than 8000 night hunts for coonhounds annually, in addition to hunting competitions for both squirrel dogs and beagles.
“We are thrilled to continue our long-standing partnership with the Professional Kennel Club, “exclaimed Gary Williams, Marketing and Sales Manager. “The Tri-Tronics $25,000 Product Sweepstakes is an exciting program for EVERYONE that attends or participates in all of the PKC’s major events.”
Tri-Tronics manufactures a full line of electronic dog training equipment. Tri-Tronics training collars are backed by a 30-day money-back, 2-year warranty. All products are made in the USA.
PRESS RELEASE
January, 2011
TUCSON, AZ
For immediate release:
Tri-Tronics introduces the new Upland G3 Beeper!!
Tucson, AZ (January, 2011) A major innovation in modern beeper technology, the new
Tri-Tronics® Upland G3® Beeper showcases an audible range of over ¼ mile and offers simple
1-button operation. Weighing less than 3 ounces, the new beeper features a more compact, waterproof, and rugged design.
“Our engineers listened to upland hunters. The new Upland G3 Beeper’s design is based entirely on what our customers said they wanted in a beeper,” stated Gary Williams, Marketing and Sales Manager. The simple 1-button design allows users to easily select between eight different combinations of HUNT and POINT modes, including an enhanced version of the popular ‘HAWK SCREAM’.
The beeper’s unique lower octave tone is easier to hear for those more experienced upland hunters. “Years of shooting can take a toll on the ears and I’m a
good example!” joked Williams. “Our older customers asked for a beeper with a lower tone signal that can be heard over a greater distance.”
The Upland G3 Beeper can be remotely operated by any Pro or Field Series system or the G3 Sport Upland. The beeper is available for purchase as a stand-alone accessory with a collar strap ($119), paired with an EXP receiver ($259), or packaged in the popular Upland Special G3 EXP ($539) and the Sport Upland G3($369). Tri-Tronics manufactures a full line of electronic dog training equipment. Available for purchase in mid-February, Tri-Tronics Upland G3 Beeper is backed by a 30-day money-back, 1-year warranty. All products are made in the USA.
TRI-TRONICS WILL BE AT THE SHOT SHOW!!!! Stop by Booth #1131 for a chance to see the new Upland G3 Beeper and the rest of the Tri-Tronics product line.
Contact Information:
Warner Smith
wsmith@tritronics.com
(800) 456-4343 ext. 7403
