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Madshus ski brand sold to Czech firm ConsilTech
Czech industrial group ConsilTech, owned by billionaire Tomáš Němec, announced the acquisition of the Norwegian ski manufacturer Madshus from Elevate Outdoor Collective. The transaction is expected to be completed in the coming weeks.
Torstein Myklebostad, former head of Rottefella, will become chief executive officer and co‑owner of Madshus. ConsilTech also owns the ski brand Kästle, based in Nové Město, where parts of Madshus production that were previously in China have been transferred.
Madshus, founded in 1906, is one of the world’s oldest continuously operating ski makers, producing cross‑country skis, boots and poles.
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ConsilTech · Kästle · Madshus · Tomáš Němec · Torstein Myklebostad
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- [● 3 SOURCES] ConsilTech is acquiring Madshus from Elevate Outdoor Collective. skisport.no · www.echo24.cz · www.e15.cz
- [● 3 SOURCES] The transaction is expected to be completed in the coming weeks. skisport.no · www.echo24.cz · www.e15.cz
- [● 2 SOURCES] Madshus is one of the oldest continuously operating ski manufacturers in the world. www.echo24.cz · www.e15.cz
- [● 2 SOURCES] Madshus was founded in 1906. www.echo24.cz · www.e15.cz
- [● 3 SOURCES] Torstein Myklebostad will become CEO and co‑owner of Madshus. skisport.no · www.echo24.cz · www.e15.cz
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Parts of Madshus production previously in China have been moved to Kästle’s factory in Nové Město. skisport.no
- [● 3 SOURCES] ConsilTech also owns the ski brand Kästle, based in Nové Město. skisport.no · www.echo24.cz · www.e15.cz
- [● 2 SOURCES] Tomáš Němec is a Czech billionaire ranked 39th richest in the Czech Republic with a net worth of about 17.5 billion CZK. www.echo24.cz · www.e15.cz