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Founded in New Zealand
develops a reputation for quality cycle touring panniers
1988
company taken on by Wayne Doran, (previously serving with the NZ Air Force)
product line expands over time to include outdoor packs, travel packs day packs, luggage, baby carriers
brand picked up Paddy Pallin (Australia) as an exclusive pack line for their 10 store retail chain
also exports for United Kingdom and Germany
staff increase from 2 to 60 persons
Wayne forms Outdoor Agencies NZ as distribution company
takes on New Zealand distribution rights for international brands like Scarpa, Black Diamond and Edelrid
1995
sells both Tika and Outdoor Agencies NZ to Arthur Ellis, the parent company behind Fairydown
Wayne crosses the Tasman to spend a couple years as National Retail Manager for Paddy Pallin (Australia) before leaving outdoor industry
Arthur Ellis does little to promote the Tika brand