Tecnifibre | |
Type: | Subsidiary |
Location City: | Feucherolles, Paris |
Location Country: | France |
Industry: | Sports equipment |
Products: | Rackets and strings |
Owner: | Lacoste (80%) |
Tecnifibre is a French manufacturer of sporting equipment, specializing in tennis and squash. It was founded in 1979 by the current CEO Thierry Maissant. Throughout its development, Tecnifibre has built itself a worldwide reputation in the tennis and squash market, releasing rackets, bags, strings, apparel and other accessories. Lacoste announced on 31 August 2017 acquisition of an 80% stake in the capital of Major Sports and became the owner of Tecnifibre on 1 October.[1]
Tecnifibre first became known for its expertise in strings, especially in multifilament, thanks to a unique technology: the "PU400 Inside". In 2004, Tecnifibre decided to launch its own range of rackets for competitors. Tecnifibre is also very active in squash.
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