Berghaus

Berghaus is a manufacturer of clothing and equipment for outdoor activities based in the United Kingdom.

The company was founded in 1966 by Peter Lockey and Gordon Davison in Newcastle upon Tyne. First, imported and distributed them outdoor items before started in 1972 with the manufacture of its own products under the name of Berghaus. The German name Berghaus should make the company appear more credible, because at that time dominated outdoor items from Germany and Austria in the market.

In 1974 it succeeded Berghaus, to establish itself with the backpack Cyclops in business. The latter possessed the first backpack with an integrated support frame and one of the few larger backpacks. In addition, Berghaus was one of the European pioneers in the use of Gore -Tex in the garments. Since 1994 Berghaus also manufactures hiking boots. Berghaus was also known by the cooperation with the famous British mountaineers Sir Chris Bonington and Alan Hinkes. In the UK, Berghaus products have a significant share of the outdoor products market.

Since 1993 Berghaus part of the British Pentland Group, which is also owner of the brands Speedo and Kangaroos. The proceeds of the company rose in the period 2002 to 2004 from 16.2 million dollars to 77.8 million dollars. Of 2004, mountain house 91 employees.