Due North Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1984

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Latest Deal Type
  • Buyout/​LBO

  • Financing Rounds
  • 1

Due North General Information

Description

Manufacturer of shoe traction products based in Elgin, Illinois. The company specializes in ice-penetrating tungsten carbide spikes that keep users grounded in icy conditions, thereby preventing slips, falls and injuries as a result of winter.

Contact Information

Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
(Operating Subsidiary)
Financing Status
Private Equity-Backed
Corporate Office
  • 325 Corporate Drive
  • Elgin, IL 60123
  • United States
Primary Industry
Footwear
Other Industries
Other Consumer Durables
Parent Company
Vertical(s)
Corporate Office
  • 325 Corporate Drive
  • Elgin, IL 60123
  • United States

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Due North Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Valuation/
EBITDA
Post-Val Status Debt

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Due North Patents

Due North Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
CA-182847-S Mid-sole cleat Active 19-Jul-2018
US-20150342305-A1 Anti-slip overshoe with flexible cleats and method of gripping natural surfaces Inactive 01-Jun-2014
US-20140196320-A1 Anti-slip overshoe with flexible cleats and method of gripping natural surfaces Inactive 17-Jan-2013
DE-202005021967-U1 Non-slip overshoe Inactive 18-Feb-2004
EP-1715769-B1 Anti-slip overshoe Inactive 18-Feb-2004 A43B13/22
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Due North FAQs

  • When was Due North founded?

    Due North was founded in 1984.

  • Where is Due North headquartered?

    Due North is headquartered in Elgin, IL.

  • What industry is Due North in?

    Due North’s primary industry is Footwear.

  • Is Due North a private or public company?

    Due North is a Private company.

  • What is Due North’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Due North is .

  • When was Due North acquired?

    Due North was acquired on 04-Nov-2019.

  • Who acquired Due North?

    Due North was acquired by SureWerx.

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