Gore-Tex Monopoly Outdoor Supplies Market Facing Europe And America

Mountaineer and bicycle rider

Learn to buy at high prices.

"Material waterproof equipment", but the industry alleged that its high price does not come from the superior function, but rather the result of illegal competition.

Therefore, production

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The company is facing antitrust investigations by European and American authorities.

The industry claims that Gore has tied its opponents through market influence.

According to people familiar with the matter, the EU executive committee will issue a questionnaire to Gore and other companies in response to complaints from other industries, and is ready to initiate a preliminary investigation.

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has made faster progress. It has been reported that FTC has issued a summons to Gore in March as part of its formal antitrust investigation.

ColumbiaSportswearCo., a US outdoor product manufacturer, said last week that it had formally appealing to the European Commission's anti-monopoly authorities for Gore.

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OutDry technology purchased last year, according to the Italy invention team, surpassed 40 year old Gore-Tex.

Gore refutes accusation, claiming that the most innovative and best product is the company's success.

OutDry development team said that many large mountaineering boots and glove manufacturers react well to OutDry, but the technology still can not win the market, because Gore requires brand exclusive licensing.

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It is claimed that many outdoor brands are worried about losing Gore-Tex authorization, which leads consumers to misunderstand that Gore-Tex is the only choice for waterproofing and breathability on the market.