Salomon Group
Salomon Group is a French company that specializes in producing sports equipment for various sports markets, including trail running, hiking, climbing, adventure racing, skiing, and snowboarding. The company was founded in 1947 in the city of Annecy in the heart of the French Alps by François Salomon.[1][2]
Initially, the company produced ski edges in a small workshop with only François' wife and son, Georges, to help. Georges Salomon later played a crucial role in the company's evolution towards becoming the global outdoor sports brand it is today.
Today, Salomon is a major player in the sports equipment industry, with its products sold in over 40 countries across five continents. Salomon's product line includes running shoes, hiking boots, ski and snowboard equipment, apparel, and accessories.
Salomon is also well-known for sponsoring and hosting many trail races throughout the world, including the Golden Trail Series.[3] The company also operates Salomon TV, a channel that tells inspirational stories about athletes, places, and interesting characters from the world of skiing, trail running, and the outdoors.
In 2019, Salomon became part of Amer Sports, a Finnish company that specializes in producing sports equipment and owns other brands such as Wilson, Atomic, Precor, and Arc'teryx. Amer Sports was later acquired by the Chinese group ANTA Sports,[4][5][6] which is now the parent company of Salomon.
The company's current CEO is Franco Fogliato, who is responsible for overseeing the company's operations worldwide. Salomon has its headquarters in Annecy, France, and its US operations are located in Ogden, Utah.
Salomon Group Media
Landmark Salomon skis: the 1080 and the Axecleaver
References
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- ↑ "Home | Golden Trail Series". www.goldentrailseries.com. Retrieved 2023-04-28.
- ↑ Oyj, Amer Sports (2019-07-22). "Change in Amer Sports Corporation's financial reporting schedule". GlobeNewswire News Room. Retrieved 2023-04-28.
- ↑ "Wilson Sporting Goods parent to be acquired for $5.2 billion". Crain's Chicago Business. 2018-12-07. Retrieved 2023-04-28.
- ↑ "Shizhong Ding, Anta Sports Products Ltd: Profile and Biography". Bloomberg.com. Retrieved 2023-04-28.
