Johnson Outdoors Gets $96M Pentagon Contract To Supply Shelters, Trailers

Jun 12, 2008 (financialwire.net via COMTEX) -- JOUT | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating -- June 12, 2008 (FinancialWire) The Defense Department said that Johnson Outdoors Inc. (NASDAQ: JOUT | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) has been awarded a $96 million Defense Logistics Agency contract to supply shelters, trailers and related components for all branches of the military.

Johnson Outdoors, based in Racine, Wis., makes outdoor gear for the military and consumer markets.

Shares of Johnson Outdoors rose 23 cents to close at $15.78 Wednesday.

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