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Sifam : Based near Nice in southern France , the Sifam Group ( founded in 1994 by Pierre Manuel ) is one of the largest France based distributors . Selling Europe-wide , they stock a wide range of famous name and own brand hard parts available from its 3,900 sq m headquarters warehouse . We featured the fast-growing own brand ‘ S-Line ’ apparel range in IDN earlier this year , and recent additions include the S550 flip-up helmet with Pinlock that the company describes as “ mechanically and functionally excellent , with many high-end segment features setting a new standard for quality and price ”. Weighing in at 1,550 grams , it is said to be one of the world ’ s lightest flip front designs , “ combining low weight with optimal stability ”; www . sifam . fr
Powerbronze : Recent model-specific accessory kits from the British specialist include makeovers for the Honda MSX-125 , Suzuki GSX-S750 and a full range of Yamaha MT-09 options that includes light screen , hugger , eliminator ( tail tidy ), front mudguard , mudguard extender , carbon dash panel , hand guards , seat cowl , cooler grill , swingarm protectors , fork protectors and badged crash posts ; www . powerbronze . co . uk
Oxford Products : The British distributor is one of Europe ’ s primary players – in addition to being one of , if not the largest , parts , accessory and apparel distributors in the UK , the company has strong export sales of its ranges of accessories , including security products , rainwear , motorcycle covers , battery care and power accessories , eyewear , handlebar accessories , lighting , paint protection products , styling parts , workshop products , luggage and more ; www . oxfordproducts . com
LS2 : With an impressive line-up of sponsored riders that includes MOTO GP racers Hector Barbera and Loris Baz , LS2 Helmets was founded in 1990 and steady growth ever since has seen the brand now producing over 3,000.000 helmets a year – all designed at and sold throughout Europe from its Barcelona headquarters ; indeed LS2 helmets are now sold in more than 86 countries around the world ; www . ls2helmets . com
Forbikes / FK Visors : The Italian importer for HEL hoses , Davida helmets , Scorpion exhausts and R & G crash protectors and accessories from the UK and Barkbusters handguards from Australia ( among other notable product lines ) is also an international vendor in its own right . Its FK Visors programme make them one of the helmet market ’ s “ go to ” specialists . Noted for its artisan craftsmanship , precision fit and optics and advanced design capabilities , Forbikes ’ FK visor is the result of its acquisition of the noted AB S . r . l thermoforming and plastic processing helmet visor business in Reggio Emilia in Italy in 2012 ; www . fkvisors . com , www . forbikes . it
Mitas : Now under the ownership of Trelleborg , Sweden , Mitas is launching a new scooter tire line TOURING FORCE-SC . This line is ideal for any scooter type and will be progressively available for sale over the next two years in a wide range of sizes from 10 to 16 inches . The company says that “ TOURING FORCE-SC provides to all scooter riders and their passengers , safe , dynamic and comfortable riding , whether during a short city trip or for longer journeys as well ”; www . mitas-tyres . com
30 INTERNATIONAL DEALER NEWS - DECEMBER 2017 / JANUARY 2018