Columbia Sportswear and Italian Subsidiary OutDry File Complaint against Gore

The Columbia Sportswear Company announced that it together with its Italian subsidiary, OutDry Technologies Srl, have filed a competition complaint with the European Commission against W. L. Gore & Associates Inc. on June 13. Columbia Sportswear Company alleges that W. L. Gore & Associates has violated European Union competition laws by abusing its dominant position in the market for waterproof breathable membranes for footwear and gloves.