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HOLMENKOL: 100 years of innovation and responsibility The company developed the world’s first ski wax in 1922 – and focuses above all on the aspect of sustainability in its products
In 1922, the world’s first ski wax was launched on the market, developed at a company near Stuttgart. It was the birth of HOLMENKOL. The company and its name were born out of a personal passion for winter sports, which ...
- 20.12.2021
HOLMENKOL brings out new bike care series
The year-round partner for athletes develops care products for bicycles
Ski tourers, cross-country skiers, skiers: They do not simply stop being active in nature once winter has come to an end. They continue to seek the outdoor experience and many ...
- 23.01.2020
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HOLMENKOL resolutely pursuing commitment to sustainability
Ski wax manufacturer showing the way forward: World’s first eco-certified natural ski wax only the beginning
HOLMENKOL is all about environmental protection and performance – for professionals and hobby skiers alike. Principles that are not mutually exclusive for this ski wax ...
- 23.01.2020
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HOLMENKOL becomes first eco-certified ski wax manufacturer
Product awarded with Nordic SWAN Ecolabel – consistent commitment to environmental protection
This has never happened before: HOLMENKOL is the first eco-certified ski wax manufacturer. A milestone in history, but by no means the end. Because the company is resolutely pursuing ...
- 04.12.2019
HOLMENKOL: A history shaped by passion
2012 was a turbulent year for HOLMENKOL: First, the company celebrated its 90th anniversary, then came the application for insolvency protection. Yet just a few weeks later, the good news: A new beginning as HOLMENKOL GmbH under the auspices of ...
- 01.07.2013
New start for Holmenkol
HOLMENKOL, the traditional brand, has new prospects: Only a few weeks after insolvency, the company is launched again as Holmenkol GmbH with a new owner, Sporto-med. GmbH. Recent turbulence is therefore history. Attention is now directed to ...
- 28.09.2012
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HOLMENKOL strengthens cooperation with VÖLKL through SPEEDWALL project
Care of the ski base and edges is essential for maintaining peak performance of a ski over an extended period. Now the same applies to the RACETIGER SPEEDWALL by VÖLKL: an innovative sidewall made from the same material as the base. Its ...
- 06.02.2010
HOLMENKOL strengthens presence in North America
The start to the year saw the specialist in hi-tech sport equipment coatings restructure its sales team in Canada. Following the expansion of the distribution network with strong partners in the USA since the middle of last year, HOLMENKOL is ...
- 06.02.2010
Cooperation between LEKI and HOLMENKOL
HOLMENKOL, specialist for ski waxes and LEKI, successful German manufacturer of alpine and Nordic ski poles as well as trekking poles, will offer their services for Nordic World Cup ski racers jointly. With this cooperation optimal support for the athletes ...
- 15.10.2009
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HOLMENKOL focus on new US distributors
HOLMENKOL, a leading specialist in high-tech sports coatings, is restructuring its US distribution network – and forging alliances with strong local partners. Over the past seven years, Carl Helmetag and Jed Rockwell have successfully established and positioned the firm in the US. Now, ...
- 25.08.2009
HOLMENKOL Group achieves above average growth
As a supplier of equipment to top sports personalities and a vanguard of innovation in sports coatings and ski waxes, HOLMENKOL has a reputation going back many decades and enjoys international success. The traditional – and now multinational – company also produces ...
- 17.08.2009