History
2026
2025
In spring 2025, Rossignol unveiled its first trail running collection. This launch complemented its range of technical apparel, active footwear, and mountain bikes and marked a new era for the legendary mountain brand, providing for enthusiastic amateurs and accomplished athletes. Perfectly complementing the brand’s multi-season, multi-activity offer, the trail-running
2022
2022
Vincent Wauters unveils his strategy for the Group’s future: The Rossignol Group’s “Ascension 2026” strategic plan aims to exceed €500 million in sales in 2026 (vs €314 million in 2022) while proving that qualitative growth is possible. Launch of the eco-designed, recyclable Essential ski: Rossignol introduces its very first
2021
2021
A new team for a new era: A new chapter begins for the Rossignol Group, as it appoints Vincent Wauters as successor to Bruno Cercley as CEO.
2019
2019
Rossignol Apparel becomes a reference in mountain style: The Rossignol Apparel division hits €23 million in revenue and opens its first stores in New York, Beijing and Shanghai.
2012
2012
Transformation of the French production sites: The world leader in skiing equips its manufacturing sites in France and Europe with state-of-the-art equipment. €10 million invested. The brand’s historic production site at Sallanches obtains the “Origine France Garantie” label.
2008
2008
A new leader heads up the Group: The arrival of Bruno Cercley as CEO of the Rossignol Group after the sale of the company by Quiksilver marks a new era for the Group.
1989
1989
From ski manufacturer to producer of winter sports equipment: After launching its first Snowboards in 1987, the Rossignol Group acquired Lange in 1989 and then launched the first Rossignol ski boots. In 1994, the Group acquired Look to produce its bindings.
1970
1970
The world’s leading manufacturer of skis: Rossignol becomes the world’s leading manufacturer of skis. The Strato will be the first ski to sell a million pairs.
1956
1956
Some 50 years later, Rossignol was acquired by Laurent Boix-Vives, a visionary entrepreneur. A turning point in the history of the brand, which was to grow internationally and enter a new dimension.
1907
1907
The Rossignol brand was born in 1907. Its founder, carpenter Abel Rossignol, made the very first wooden skis in his workshop in Voiron, Isère.