The world champion bicycle tire manufacturer
A. Dugast joins the Vittoria Group.
Source: press release
Bicycle tire manufacturer A. Dugast, already a supplier to many World Champions in the recent past, joins the Vittoria Group to reinforce its leadership in the production of handmade cotton and silk tires for cyclocross, track and road . By sharing experience and skills, A. Dugast and Vittoria will develop even more advanced and innovative products at the service of tomorrow's winners.
The Dutch A. Dugast joins the Vittoria Group, a plan devised together to strengthen the development and production of both companies, to give further impetus to innovation and to share global production capacity.
With the aim of making the most advanced bicycle tires on the planet, Vittoria will have at its disposal the consolidated experience of A. Dugast in the market and in the production of tubulars in cotton and silk. A. Dugast has built a unique reputation in the cycling industry as an expert in making high-end tires. Vittoria's activities in Italy and Thailand will benefit from A. Dugast's innovative strength and offer new experiences to its cyclists.
The laboratory in the Netherlands will ensure a more balanced production structure for the entire Vittoria Group. Thanks to the A. Dugast plant, Vittoria's customers will finally have access to special products and limited productions. For example, the group will soon present an exclusive, handmade, limited edition tubular for “L'Eroica” to celebrate the beginning of this new phase.
Richard Plugge, General Manager of the Jumbo-Visma Team, commented on the news: “We have worked exceptionally with both A. Dugast and Vittoria for many years and have always been able to count on their excellent products. Their support for our riders has never been lacking. This year alone, athletes like Wout Van Aert and Marianne Vos have won many cyclocross and road races using both brands' cotton tires. We are happy that Dutch cycling excellence can develop within an international group. "
The Alpecin-Fenix team also uses both Vittoria and A. Dugast tires, which fully satisfies all the riders of the team, including Mathieu Van Der Poel. They commented: “We are extremely satisfied with Vittoria's support. Thanks to their flexibility, Vittoria cotton carcasses offer exceptional rolling which allows runners to use all their power in the longest races and up to the final sprint.
With the cotton tires we have already achieved 10 victories this season. Our athletes engaged in cyclocross during the winter successfully use A. Dugast tires. The combination of these winning brands will help improve performance throughout cycling. "
Vittoria acquired the entire property of A. Dugast. General Manager Richard Nieuwhuis, who has obtained a minority stake in the Vittoria Group, will continue to manage A. Dugast together with his long-time collaborators and at the same time will take an active role in the innovation processes of the Vittoria Group. Richard Nieuwhuis commented: “In Vittoria we have found a partner through whom we can do great things for the future of A. Dugast and for its products. I can't wait to be able to contribute to the innovative impulse of the whole team. "
Vittoria and A. Dugast will join their commercial forces and offer an even wider range of products to their customers and partners. The Vittoria Group will continue to develop and produce in its plants in Thailand, while in the A. Dugast factory in the Netherlands, research will focus on sustainable products in line with the circular economy. Stijn Vriends, President & CEO of the Vittoria Group, commented: “We are very proud to be able to work with Richard to make the A. Dugast range even richer and to achieve together increasingly important goals in terms of product performance and sustainability. . "
