CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Carlisle Companies Incorporated’s (NYSE:CSL) American Spirit
is ready to begin rowing across the Atlantic Ocean in Talisker’s
Atlantic Challenge, known as the “World’s Toughest Row” which commences
December 20. Today Carlisle launched a website in support of Carlisle’s
American Spirit for employees and all supporters to track the
team’s progress, which can be found at: http://www.carlisle-crew-usa.com.
The teams’ progress can also be followed at http://carlisle-crew-usa.com/blog/
and many social media sites, including Facebook, during their month long
quest.
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Crew of Carlisle's American Spirit, left to right: Thomas Magarov, Captain Jason Caldwell, Nicholas Khan, Greg Wood (Photo: Business Wire)
Additionally, a “Carlisle’s American Spirit Team Store”
for supporters of the team is now open and affords an opportunity for
employees and others to purchase Carlisle Crew-wear to support the Carlisle’s
American Spirit at: http://www.boathouseteamstores.com/carlislecrewusa.
Rowing across the Atlantic Ocean requires an extreme amount of courage
and stamina... and this race is taking place during the challenging
winter months. Carlisle’s American Spirit is captained by
Jason Caldwell, with crew members Nicholas Khan, Thomas Magarov and Greg
Wood. All competition-level rowers, these men are experienced in open
sea events and will share the cramped space aboard, never leaving the
vessel for the duration of the race. With two rowing positions, these
athletes will be pulling Carlisle’s American Spirit 24
hours a day through ocean waves, often 12-16 feet or higher, in an
attempt to achieve a new Atlantic world record crossing time under
nature’s relentless and intense conditions. At just 28 feet (8.64
meters) long and less than 6 feet (1.74 meters) wide, the compact craft
will hold the latest technology, safety equipment and rations to support
this American team in the Atlantic Challenge fours event.
As a part of a globally diversified organization, the employees of
Carlisle’s business units understand teamwork and the need for high
performance execution. Several of Carlisle’s companies are providing
equipment and support for Carlisle’s American Spirit and
her crew.
Carlisle’s American Spirit sets off from San Sebastian de
La Gomera in the Canary Islands on December 20, 2015 and expects to
arrive at Nelson’s Dockyard English Harbour, Antigua in approximately 30
days, having secured several new performance records.
Why Carlisle
The expertise within Carlisle Companies supports the extreme needs Carlisle’s
American Spirit will have preparing for and experiencing the
2015 Atlantic Challenge. Carlisle is ready to provide high performance
solutions to ensure the success of this All-American team during the
race, and also to provide high performance solutions for Carlisle’s
customers worldwide in their own races to meet the challenges of their
businesses every day.
About Carlisle Companies Incorporated
Carlisle Companies Incorporated is a global diversified company that
designs, manufactures and markets a wide range of products that serve a
broad range of niche markets including commercial roofing, energy,
agriculture, mining, construction, aerospace and defense electronics,
medical technology, foodservice, healthcare, sanitary maintenance,
transportation, general industrial, protective coating, wood, specialty
and auto refinishing. Through our group of decentralized operating
companies led by entrepreneurial management teams, we bring innovative
product solutions to solve the challenges facing our customers. Our
worldwide team of employees, who generated $3.2 billion in net sales in
2014, is focused on continuously improving the value of the Carlisle
brand by developing the best products, ensuring the highest quality and
providing unequaled customer service in the many industries we serve.
Learn more about Carlisle at www.carlisle.com.
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