PUBLIC relations firm Capricorn has been appointed to handle the account of one of the world's oldest outdoor clothing brands.

The Rising Bridge agency will promote the outdoor and snowboard divisions of Helly Hansen in the UK.

"We had heard about Capricorn's magnificent track record within the outdoor industry and recognised that they were exactly what we were looking for to help us achieve our aims within this market," said John Lever, managing director for Helly Hansen UK.

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