For full details of the acquisition, click here. Today’s news signals that the changes haven’t ceased for Armada. In 2015, Armada Skis relocated from its longtime headquarters in Costa Mesa, California to Park City, Utah. When founded by iconic skiers JP Auclair, Tanner Hall, JF Cusson, Julien Regnier and Boyd Easley, as well as photographer Chris O’Connell, in the early 2000s, it became one of skiing’s first independent, athlete-owned and operated brands. Photo: Erik SeoĪrmada is one of skiing’s most revered companies. We’re pleased to welcome Armada into our portfolio of strong, well-positioned brands.”įREESKIER ski tester Cottie Gorham testing out the Armada ARV line at the 2016 park test. “Further, the acquisition is synergistic, as we have already in the past collaborated with Armada through a joint manufacturing arrangement. market where Armada has a solid presence,” says Michael Schineis, President of Amer Sports Winter Sports Equipment.

“The acquisition enables us to further accelerate, especially in the U.S. The transaction is valued at an approximate $4.1 million, with Armada’s annual net sales totaling approximately $10 million. In 1971, the company increased its production capacity by building a second factory in Altenmarkt im Pongau, where the majority of their ski production still takes place. Today, Armada Skis was acquired by Finland-based Amer Sports Corporation, joining Salomon and Atomic under the company’s winter sports equipment umbrella. The rule of thumb for the length is: Classic ski: body length +0 to 15cm, Skating ski: body length.

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