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'''Macpac Outdoors''' is a successful New Zealand company that specialises in outdoor adventure equipment. It is best known for [[backpack]]s and [[sleeping bag]]s | '''Macpac Outdoors''' is a successful New Zealand company that specialises in outdoor adventure equipment. It is best known for [[backpack]]s and [[sleeping bag]]s | ||
In the early 1970s, Bruce McIntyre dropped out of university, bought a virtually unknown backpack label from a local saddler and started a one-man pack manufacturing operation from his parents' garage. | |||
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Macpac designs and manufactures a range of outdoor equipment, from its famous backpacks to lightweight adventure tents. | Macpac designs and manufactures a range of outdoor equipment, from its famous backpacks to lightweight adventure tents. | ||
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In 2003, Macpac decided to move its production to Asia to reduce production costs, with the loss of 150 jobs in Christchurch. Managing director Bruce McIntyre said that the immediate causes were the 40% rise in the New Zealand dollar and the slow-down in international travel. | In 2003, Macpac decided to move its production to Asia to reduce production costs, with the loss of 150 jobs in Christchurch. Managing director Bruce McIntyre said that the immediate causes were the 40% rise in the New Zealand dollar and the slow-down in international travel. | ||
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