History
The story of an
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
2016-17
Acquisition of bike and trail brands: Wishing to deseasonalize, and with a strong foothold in the outdoor and mountain sectors, the Rossignol Group begins to diversify and invest in the trail and cycle industry, with the acquisition of new brands (Time, Raidlight).
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.
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.
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 recyclable ski with optimally managed environmental impact, the Essential.