CCM (The Hockey Company)
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CCM, formerly an initialism for Canada Cycle & Motor Co. Ltd. The company would eventually split into two separate entities both maintaining the CCM trademark, one manufacturing hockey equipment and the other CCM (cycle) manufacturing bicycles.
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[edit] History
CCM was founded in 1899 after the collapse of the bicycle market. Established "when the operations of four major Canadian bicycle manufacturers amalgamated: H. A. Lozier, Massey-Harris, Goold, and Welland Vale Manufacturing," [1] CCM produced bicycles for many years in the area of Weston, Toronto, Ontario. They also briefly produced an automobile.
By 1905 with saturation in the bicycle market, CCM also began producing hockey skates and subsequently began manufacturing other hockey gear.
In 1937 CCM acquired the Tackaberry brand and "Tacks" have been the company's signature skate since.
Over the years, CCM acquired other hockey equipment makers (such as Karhu) and became known as "The Hockey Company".
In June 2004, The Hockey Company, along with the CCM brand name, was bought by Reebok.
[edit] Hockey equipment
CCM continues to manufacture a wide range of hockey equipment, and is a leader in its field.
CCM's major rival is Nike Bauer.
CCM is the official licensee, sponsor, and on-ice supplier of the NHL until 2014.
