Strong partnership with Rossignol
Rossignol, which operates globally in the winter sports equipment and mountaineering sectors, relies on WINTERSTEIGER's Jupiter ski servicing system for race ski servicing.
2021 saw the launch of Jupiter, the latest generation of WINTERSTEIGER AG machines. Some of the highlights of the Jupiter include Trim Cut – automated side wall preparation, V-Edge for variable edge angles for base and side edges along the entire length of the ski, 3D structures for all racing requirements, and automatic ski recognition via the QR code scanner. The new service concept also represents efficient and economical operation with very high capacity.
”Rossignol has opted to use WINTERSTEIGER machines for its ski finishing for many years now. Having run successful quality and stability tests, we have decided to fit new Jupiter ski servicing machines at our three production sites in Artes, Sallanche, and Moirans for our race skis and junior race ski range,” explains Antoni Jimenez, Rossignol Group Purchasing Director.
WINTERSTEIGER and Rossignol – a partnership built on innovation and quality.
The preparation stage took a year, during which time numerous ski tests were carried out and the machines were fine tuned. “We are very proud to have received this order,” states a delighted Daniel Steininger, General Manager of Division Sports at WINTERSTEIGER. “It underlines WINTERSTEIGER's expertise. The machines must conform to a specific set of requirements, for example, in Rossignol's Spanish production facility, operating temperatures exceed 104 °F.” As a result of Rossignol's demanding requirements and expected throughput, the Jupiter series machines have been further upgraded. Premium processing and outstanding ski service for Rossignol's racing range ensure a perfect finish with consistent quality at all three sites.
“This partnership is of international significance as the Rossignol brand represents performance and expertise worldwide,” says Steininger. All three Jupiter machines are now operating successfully and Rossignol is in the process of producing its latest race skis.