Official Press Release

Made in the USA, Cortland Line has unveiled a completely new line of product packaging designed to give the brand a streamlined look and be more environmentally friendly. To be used on all Cortland products from the start of 2014, the packaging will feature a cleaner layout and color scheme to catch the consumer’s eye.

It will also provide more clarity in conveying essential product information such as species, casting type, line weight / lb. test, and technical specifications.  But the design effort didn’t stop there.  It has a more far-reaching objective; a unique approach that is environmentally sound, and pays tribute to Cortland’s heritage as it looks forward to its centennial celebration next year.

Cortland CEO Randy Brown explained: “During a planning session, we noted the trend toward heightened environmental awareness, using recycled materials and minimalist packaging. And in the same discussion it was suggested we pay tribute to our illustrious past as we prepare to celebrate 100 years as a leading fishing-line company. The new packaging, reminiscent of our vintage 333 tins from the 1950s, accomplishes both.”

“While new packaging isn’t as exciting as a new line featuring some game-changing innovation, in this case it is solid evidence that the new Cortland is gaining momentum,” said Randi Swisher, Sales VP. “And when we showed prototypes to retailers who dropped by our booth at the Las Vegas show, the response was incredibly positive. There wasn’t one person who was not blown away by the tins.”

The tin will initially be available for Cortland’s Precision fly line series, featuring an embossed Tarpon for saltwater product and a Trout for freshwater product. Inside, line is stored on what Cortland calls their “eco-spool” made of 100% recycled material (wood, rice hulls and flax fiber). The tin comes in a recycled cardboard sleeve ready for shelf or pegboard display.  The sleeve will feature the new look and a minimalist design using 50% less material than traditional packaging, while allowing the tin to be prominently displayed.  And the tins are reusable, ideal for storing flies, tying materials, tippet spools, leaders, spare coins, river snacks, you name it.

Cortland’s other fly lines, as well as its growing array of sport fishing lines, will abandon the plastic containers in favor of the more traditional boxes, using recycled material featuring the new design.  Fly fishing product orders have been shipped with the new packaging since January 6, 2014, and all sport fishing products have been delivered in the new packaging since January 27th.

Says Brown, “Personally, I was looking to elevate our image with retailers and anglers while announcing that Cortland is back. The new packaging does that in a big way.”

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