1966
founded by Peter Lockey and Gordon Davison, as LD Mountain Centre shop
1968
Berghaus name adopted as a subsidiary to LD to manage import agencies like Italian footwear brand, Scarpa
1972
began designing and making own products: rucksacks and outerwear, with 12 employees, under 'Berghaus' label
1973
import ski brands such as Nordica and Atomic
1974
released Cyclops rucksack, Europe's first rucsac with an internal frame
1975
begin exporting, first to Italy, (then to West Germany, France, Holland, Norway, Australia, US and Canada)
debuted the Bergbuckle, first non-slip, adjustable, quick release buckle for rucksack hipbelts
1977
first European brand to release Gore-Tex garments commercially
first to use injection moulded plastic buckles on packs
1978
developed Cordura fabrics suitable for rucksack use
1979
introduce Yeti gaiter with integrated rubber rand (initially from reused tractor inner tubes). Originally called the Alpine.
first British manufacturer to use 3M Thinsulate insulation in ski and outdoor clothing
Berghaus packs and clothing first exported to the USA
Cyclops Serac packs scores five stars (for excellent quality) in Backpacker magazine review
1980
develop AB (adjustable back) on packs
1981
Gemini concept launched with insulated garments connecting to shell layers with zips
Sir Chris Bonington becomes a Berghaus sponsored climber
1982
launched Stormbeta fabric, an exclusive waterproofed polyester/cotton blend
received contract with British Ministry of Defence (MOD) to supply Falklands war equipment, including Yeti gaiters
1983
launched new AB packs with with Occipital Cavity for unrestricted head room
Released Dart range of day packs
employed about 300 people
Berghaus receives the Outdoor Writers and Photographers Guild's Golden Boot Award at the Camping and Outdoor Leisure Association Show
1986
launched Extrem mountaineering apparel products, including the famous Trango jacket (for British K2 expedition)
1987
debuted Attak sole (on Scarpa footwear), which had a special groove for linking with Yeti gaiters
1988
Queen's Award For Export and also named the Northern Business Awards Exporter of the Year.
1990
launched Gore-Tex Dry Sock
1992
Turnover were about £20 million, with a little over half from the UK
1993
Lockey/Gordon Davison receive Outdoor Writers and Photographers Guild's Golden Boot Award at the Camping and Outdoor Leisure Assoc Show
Pentland Group acquires Berghaus and its mountaineering apparel, footwear and accessories for £4 million
Peter Lockey and Gordon Davison no longer on the Board, though Davison offered 12 months as consultant
Sale did not include LD Mountain Centre, which was retained by Lockey and Davison
principle of 'layering' highlighted by the famous 'cut in half man' advertisement
Turnover of £20.1 million, with £11.8 million from the UK
1994
end long term distributor arrangement with Scarpa footwear
launched own brand footwear with 21 styles, including the Storm fabric/Gore-Tex boot
Turnover of £24.3 million, with £15.8 million from the UK
1995
Turnover of £26.8 million, with £18.2 million from the UK
1996
debuted completely revised Extrem range at ISPO trade show, with gloved hand access to pockets, zips and drawcords
Special European focused ski wear line, called Alpine Horizon
Turnover of £26 million, with £18.3 million from the UK
1997
launched Simplex range of highly breathable, lightweight hillwalking apparel, with external mesh pockets
Simplex was initially developed with assistance of Berghaus co-founder, Gordon Davison, providing design consultancy support
1998
release Nitro pack with integrated Limpet carrying and compression system. Wins a design Council Millennium Product Award
2000
Thomas Huber, joins the Berghaus team of sponsored climbers
2001
launched Gore-Tex Summit II and Summit II XCR
2003
debut Extrem Light
2004
release Adventure Travel range
2005
introduced Bioflex pack suspension harness and won ISPO Innovation award for same
Sponsored mountaineer, Alan Hinkes becomes first Briton to summit all 14 peaks over 8,000 metres
2006
win Queen’s Award for Innovation
2007
open Berghaus flagship store in UK Metro Centre
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