Peltonen (company)
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| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Sports equipment |
| Founded | 1945 in Hartola, Finland |
| Founder | Toivo Peltonen |
| Headquarters | , Finland |
| Products | Cross country skis, poles |
| Parent | Rapala |
| Website | www |
Peltonen is a Finnish manufacturer of cross country skis, ski boots and poles.
Peltonen skis are manufactured in Finland at the Peltonen factory in Heinola. Depending on the snow conditions, the Heinola factory produces from 23,000 to 70,000 pairs of skis per year. All product development and almost all manufacturing are done in Heinola.
Since 2002, the Peltonen brand has been owned by Normark, the Finnish distributor for the Rapala corporation. In 2005 Rapala also acquired the majority of shares in Peltonen Ski Oyj.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ Rajalasta Peltonen Ski Oyj:n suurin omistaja, 30 September 2005, Talentum. Accessed on 27 February 2008. (In Finnish)
