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Pearl Izumi history
Pearl Izumi company history timeline
Kinji’s son, Hiro, was a promising racer who in 1964, participated in the Asian Cycling Championships as part of the Japanese national team.
The name Pearl Izumi USA, Inc. is derived from the gem "pearl" and an area of Japan known for its clear water "Izumi." Literally translated, our name means, "fountain of pearls." The line has been distributed in the United States since 1981.
Pearl Izumi USA, Inc. sponsored the US National Team (the team that won nine gold medals in the 1984 Olympic Games) and several major trade teams during the mid-eighties.
In 1985, the brand came to South Africa and now, just over 30 years later, there are 18 Pearl Izumi stores in the Western Cape alone, with 6 other distribution centers throughout the rest of the country.
In 1989, the company acquired the license for the US market.
After many decades of impressive growth, the owners of Pearl Izumi US were given rights to begin distributing the brand internationally, and was acquired by Shimano in 2008 for a cool $70M.
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Pearl Izumi competitors
| Company name | Founded date | Revenue | Employee size | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marmot | 1974 | $11.0M | 75 | - |
| Boston Proper | 1992 | $15.8M | 135 | 5 |
| Johnny Mac's Sporting Goods | 1967 | $1.5M | 25 | - |
| René Rof | - | $26.0M | 200 | - |
| Fox Head | 1974 | - | 270 | - |
| Alternative Apparel | 1995 | $85.0M | 100 | - |
| Roomful Express Furniture | 1958 | $7.0M | 46 | - |
| Adidas America | 1993 | $510.0M | 700 | - |
| Living Spaces Furniture | 2003 | $160.0M | 200 | 59 |
| Weekends Only Furniture & Mattress | 1997 | $72.1M | 35 | - |
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Pearl Izumi may also be known as or be related to Dash Technical Wear, Pearl Izumi and Pearl Izumi USA, Inc.