Madshus has a new owner. The historic Norwegian ski brand is being acquired by ConsilTech, the Czech industrial group behind ski brand Kästle, in a deal announced today that also brings a familiar face to the top of the company.
The traditional Slovenian brand Alpina, a global leader in cross-country skiing footwear, now has a single owner from the Czech Republic. Additionally, it is partially relocating production and altering its product strategy.
Four months after production halted and employees were indefinitely laid off, full activity has resumed at Madshus.
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