
Two specialist brands have won a multitude of magazine and retail awards for their running kit.
Between then, Ronhill and Hilly, both part of the Bollin Group, scooped 16 prizes in 2012, including Men’s Running magazine’s Best Waterproof Jacket, the Women’s Running Best Technical Top silver award and four separate sock accolades.
“It reflects all of the hard work and design talent within our business,” says Graham Richards, brand director – sales and marketing – at Ronhill and Hilly.
“It is always rewarding when the awards are based on consumer votes, too.
“Both brands have a long heritage and specialising in ‘pure’ running has enabled the teams to be fully focused.
“Ronhill and Hilly are developing rapidly overseas and such awards are great for our overseas partners to help promote the brands.
“They are driven to lead the field in terms of fabric and product innovation, but other key factors such as fit, style and colour are equally important when brand building.”