Article: Chums, Chisco become a team

A pair of Utah sports accessory companies have decided to become a team.

Chums and Chisco said Friday they will merge, with the surviving company being headquartered in Salt Lake City at Chisco's current facility and warehouse. The Salt Lake operation will handle customer service, marketing and product customization. The U.S. manufacturing operations will remain in Hurricane, Washington County, at Chums' facility.

Financial terms were not disclosed. The merger is expected to close in November.

Both privately held companies are involved in the outdoor retail accessory market. Their combined work force is about 60.

Chums has been making cotton eyewear retainers for 23 years and produces ...

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