Press

June 28th, 2011

Portland, Oregon

Showers Pass® Headquarters is moving to a new, bigger and better space as of July 1st.  The new space, located in the SE industrial district, will double the company's office and warehouse facility. 
 

The need for a larger facility is due to continued growth of Showers Pass® clothing sales as well as the company's recent introduction of VelEau™, a revolutionary new bicycle mounted hydration system. VelEau™ hits retail shelves July 1st and will be available for purchase at REI stores and bike shops across the country.
 

With help from the Portland Development Commission, Hennebery Eddy Architects, and Roy Miller of ARH Custom Homes, Showers Pass® has completely redesigned their new office/warehouse.  Located blocks from the Eastbank Esplanade, and the new Milwaukie Light Rail and East Side Streetcar, this central eastside location will be more accessible by bike and public transit. 
 

Working closely with the Portland Development Commission (PDC), Showers Pass® used PDC matching grants for feasibility work and facade improvements, and a loan for tenant improvements, to complete its expansion into an 8,000 square foot office/warehouse in the Central Eastside Urban Renewal Area. The company has also partnered with PDC in the agency’s work for both the athletic and outdoor industry cluster and entrepreneurial development.

“I’m very pleased to see Showers Pass® expanding its headquarters office here in Portland. We welcomed the opportunity to provide assistance through PDC’s business programs, and the company is well-positioned to add jobs and talent to our growing athletic and outdoor industry cluster,” said Mayor Sam Adams.
 

Showers Pass® makes and markets high performance waterproof and breathable outerwear for cyclists of all levels. The new office/warehouse space is not a retail location. Showers Pass® products are available at better bike shops, specialty retailers, and showerspass.com.

Showers Pass®, Inc.
2101 SE 6th Ave
Portland, OR 97214