| Type | Public |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Key people | Martin Schwartz (CEO) |
| Industry | Business Equipment |
| Employees | 5,000 (2008)[1] |
| Website | www.dorel.com |
Dorel Industries Inc. (TSX: DII and NASDAQ: DIIB) is a Montreal, Quebec-based company which designs and manufactures for three areas: juvenile, home furnishings and recreational/leisure. Dorel employs approximately 4,800 people. It was formed in 1987 as a result of a merger between Dorel Co. Ltd., founded in 1962 and Ridgewood Industries, founded in 1969.
In 2004, the company purchased Pacific Cycle, a major U.S. distributor of bicycles built in Taiwan and the People's Republic of China.
Dorel sells products under many other brand names besides its own. A short list of the more notable includes Ameriwood, Cosco, Bebe Confort, Safety 1st, GT, Huffy, Murray, Schwinn, SUGOI, Babidéal, Baby Relax, MaxiCosi, Quinny and Mongoose. [1]
In February 2008, Dorel announced their acquisition of Cannondale Bicycle Corporation [2].
References
- ^ "Company Profile for Dorel Industries Inc (DIIB)". http://zenobank.com/index.php?symbol=DIIB&page=quotesearch. Retrieved 2008-10-08.
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