Athena S.p.A. explained

Athena S.p.A.
Founded:1973 in Lonigo
Founder:Giovanni Mancassola
Hq Location:Alonte, Italy
Services:Design and manufacture of gaskets, cylinders, pistons, mechanical and electronic OEM technical items, and spare parts for motorcycles, cars, and industrial applications; distribution of proprietary and third-party brands
Website:athena.euathena.industries

Athena S.p.A. is an Italian manufacturing and distribution company headquartered in Alonte, Italy. Established in 1973 in Lonigo, the company operates in three main business areas: the design and manufacture of technical items such as gaskets, cylinders, and pistons for industrial applications, the mechanical and electronic spare parts production for motorcycles and cars, and the distribution of proprietary brands and third-party brands (such as Leatt, Troy Lee Designs, Ogio, Technomousse and Shokz) in Southern Europe.

History

Athena was founded in 1973 when the founder and current president, Giovanni Mancassola, began manufacturing gaskets for motors and established his business in Bagnolo (a village in Lonigo).[1] Athena has then expanded its offer by including technical items in metal, rubber and technopolymers, thermal and acoustic insulators, breather valves and caps, and glass-to-metal plates and connectors.[2]

At the end of the 1980s, the company decided to expand its business by acquiring IGEA, an Italian motorcycle spare parts company. Athena entered the aftermarket industry for motorcycles focusing on gasket kits, cylinder kits, pistons, and other technical spare parts for restoring engines and improving their performance.

The first foreign company to join the Athena group was Vedamotors in Brazil (in 1998), followed by other group companies in the US, Spain, India, and China.

Operations

Athena is an international group with about 1,000 employees and €160 million in revenue (2022 data).[3] [4]

Athena creates components for engines, primarily for motorbikes and cars, for heating and cooling (HVAC), hydraulics, agricultural machinery, household appliances, and new developments for railways and renewable energies.

The company is divided into four divisions:[5]

The companies in the group are:

Athena is the official supplier of brands in the motorcycle industry, such as Ducati, Fantic, KTM, Piaggio, and Triumph. The company has developed electronic control units, gaskets, and cylinders for these motorcycle manufacturers. Athena also partners with the Stellantis group and BMW in the automotive industry.[9] [10] [11]

In the heating industry, Athena works with companies such as Immergas, Ariston, Condevo, Polidoro, Riello, and Alfa Laval, providing high-temperature resistant components. The company works in the field of renewable energy through its partnerships with academic institutions such as UniMore and research organizations such as INSTM.[12]

Sponsorships

Athena has sponsored the Motocross World Championship (MXGP) for several years, partnering with Infront and supporting various teams in the international off-road circuit.[13] [14] [15]

Some of the most important partnerships since its founding are the collaborations with the eight-time world champion Antonio Cairoli and Claudio De Carli's team, as well as the partnership with the Honda HRC Team and the Yamaha Factory Racing Team.[16] [17] [18]

References

  1. Web site: Redazione . 2021-06-04 . Alla ricerca del nuovo, la vocazione internazionale dell'impresa . 2024-02-12 . Parole di Management . it-IT.
  2. Web site: 2022-08-29 . Athena, la multinazionale vicentina che serve Ktm spinge sul mercato Usa: operativo lo stabilimento in Tennessee . 2024-02-12 . Nord Est Economia . it.
  3. Web site: 2024-01-22 . Dall'officina a un impero metalmeccanico da 1500 dipendenti: «E' stata la dea Athena a portarmi fortuna» . 2024-02-12 . www.ilgazzettino.it . it.
  4. Web site: Athena ottiene la certificazione di massima affidabilità commerciale "Prime company" . 2024-02-12 . www.industriavicentina.it . it.
  5. Web site: 2014-01-14 . 40° COMPLEANNO DI ATHENA . 2024-04-03 . AREA3news . it-IT.
  6. Web site: 2022-08-29 . Athena, la multinazionale vicentina che serve Ktm spinge sul mercato Usa: operativo lo stabilimento in Tennessee . 2024-04-03 . Nord Est Economia . it.
  7. Web site: Athena premiata come best distributor of the year da GoPro . 2024-04-03 . www.industriavicentina.it . it.
  8. Web site: alessandromarra . 2019-06-07 . Athena premiata come miglior distributore GoPro EMEA . 2024-04-03 . Outdoor Magazine . it-IT.
  9. Web site: Writers . MPN Staff . 2011-09-29 . KTM Announces Partnership with Athena and GET Products . 2024-02-12 . Motorcycle & Powersports News . en-US.
  10. Web site: Athena rinnova l’accordo con KTM Racing De Carli - Dueruote . 2024-02-12 . Dueruote.it . it.
  11. Web site: Zanelotto . Gianluca . 2023-05-25 . Fornitori Ufficiali Ducati 2023: la riconferma di Athena . 2024-02-12 . WheelsMag . it-IT.
  12. Web site: Paolo . Simone Mario Di . 2022-07-07 . Idrogeno: il nuovo Centro di ricerca interdipartimentale H2 MORE – FocusUnimore . 2024-02-12 . it-IT.
  13. Web site: 20 May 2021 . Athena and MXGP continue partnership and launch a new social competition in 2021 . 2024-02-12 . mxgp.com.
  14. Web site: 1 March 2017 . ATHENA SIGNS A NEW AGREEMENT WITH MXGP . 2024-02-12 . mxgp.com.
  15. Web site: 2016-02-27 . 2016 FIM Motocross World Championship Official Guide by RHL Activities - Issuu . 2024-02-12 . issuu.com . en.
  16. Web site: 5 July 2021 . Antonio Cairoli Voted Best Rider Sponsored by Athena of the Monster Energy MXGP of Italy . 2024-02-12 . mxgp.com.
  17. Web site: C . Gianni . 2008-10-23 . Antonio Cairoli e Athena insieme per i prossimi 2 anni . 2024-02-12 . Motoblog . it.
  18. Web site: Gray . Halbert . 2023-01-02 . Athena Announces Partnership with Honda Racing Corporation USA Team News . 2024-02-12 . Hardwood Paroxysm . en-US.

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