The great sporting goods brand COLUMBIA was founded in 1938 by Paul and Marie Lamfrom in Portland in the United States. The small family business first made hats before expanding its production and specializing in outdoor clothing and footwear. The Columbia appellation comes from the river that bears the same name, located near the production sites. COLUMBIA today employs more than 7,000 people and its products are sold in 100 countries. Specializing in outdoor activities, COLUMBIA uses the late
