Head NV is a world-leading manufacturer and distributor of premium sports equipment. Head is a technology-driven company with the motto: Excellence in Performance stems from Excellence in Technology.
The roots of Head go back to 1950: Howard Head, the inventor of the metal ski, founded the company. In the 1970s, it began producing Tyrolia skis and Mares diving equipment, and in the 1990s it acquired Penn athletic balls and Dacor diving gear.
The current management of Head NV took shape following the merger with Marequipment in 1996, and the company went public on the New York Stock Exchange and the Vienna Stock Exchange in September 2000.
Head’s product portfolio is now divided into four main areas: winter sports, rackets, diving, and licensing. Within these four areas, Head manufactures its own products or sources from other manufacturers, covering the following segments:
Head
Including tennis, squash, and racquetball rackets; alpine skiing, snowboarding, boots, and other accessories and apparel
Penn
Tennis and racquetball balls
Tyrolia
Alpine skiing
Mares/Dacor
Diving equipment
Head’s core products such as skis, rackets, and diving equipment have achieved market leadership and are chosen by consumers worldwide, from beginners to top professional athletes like Agassi, Kuerten, Trinko, Bouchard, and Ferraris.
Head’s products are sold through more than 32,000 retailers in over 80 countries, including various sports shops and wholesalers.
Head’s business strategy is to continuously develop groundbreaking products targeted at the mid- to high-end market.
