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October 1, 2009 - Solo climbing success for Ueli Steck on Makalu (8463 m)

On September 24, 2009, extreme mountaineer and solo climber Ueli Steck reached the summit of the 8362-meter peak Makalu via the normal route. Makalu is the fifth highest mountain in the world and lies to the east of..., [more] Read on

July 15, 2009 - The Katadyn Group rolls out numerous product innovations

, The new motto of Europe’s largest outdoor trade fair is “Innovation and Technology” and it sets its focus on the outdoor lifestyle trend with a special emphasis on sustainable products. This trend is also being followed..., [more] Read on

July 14, 2009 - Katadyn goes full steam ahead

The Katadyn Group increased its sales (turnover) in 2008 by 13.3 percent to CHF 37.2m (2007: CHF 32.9m). Katadyn North America even boosted its revenue by 19.9 percent from a year ago. The Group’s operating profit rose..., [more] Read on

April 28, 2009 - New Optimus Online Shop

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January 2, 2008 - Katadyn acquires Optimus of Sweden

Katadyn Produkte AG, the global leader in the supply of environmentally friendly products for mobile drinking water treatment, is expanding. The Group, which is headquartered in Wallisellen-Zürich, Switzerland, has just..., [more] Read on