International Dealer News IDN 143 June/July 2018 | Page 17

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REV’IT! on the move
Netherlands based apparel
specialist REV’IT! has
announced that it is to leave the
current headquarters at Oss
(where it has been located since
2000) and move to the new
head office in the third quarter
of 2019 to a visible location
right next to the A59 motorway
in Oss.
The property will consist of
3,600 square meters of office
space and 5,400 square meters
of warehouse space.
Over the years, the design
company that specialises in
creating high-quality technical
motorcycle clothing, has
continued to evolve. Ivan Vos,
Managing Director at REV’IT!,
explained the decision to
relocate: “Since 2000, we have
grown enormously, so this is a
logical step that also fits our
vision and current position in
the market.”
T he REV’IT! team has been
expanding every year: “At the
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Parts Unlimited has added U.S.
distribution of the popular and fast-
growing U.K. based ‘Muc-Off’
three-stage “clean, protect, lube” line
of motorcycle detailing products.
moment, about 90 employees
work at REV’IT!, 80 of which are
at the head office in Oss. In
2017, we added 22 employees
to our team, and we expect to
expand further in the coming
years. We want to create a nice
workplace for everyone, and
architectural firm cepezed have
given us a well thought out
plan. There will also be enough
room for relaxation in a
restaurant, a lounge and a
sports club.
“The new building will be a
reflection of our core
values…design, performance
and innovation. Central to this
is the enormous responsibility
we feel for the safety and well-
being of the motorcyclist.
Furthermore, a B2B showroom
is included, and we are
expanding our own laboratory
where we test materials and
products scientifically.
“As a brand, we want to inspire
people to ride motorcycles and
facilitate a passion - we expect
our new building to reflect this
ambition.”
www.revit.eu
New iXS Managing Director
Swiss apparel to bikes (Yamaha), tyres
and parts manufacturer, brand owner
and distributor Hostettler AG has
announced a change in its leadership,
with Anselm Zessler named as
Managing Director (effective 1
January) of its iXS own brand apparel
and Motochic third party distribution
divisions.
Zessler joined Hostettler in 2016 and
previously served as Head of Research
& Development for iXS, overseeing the
launch of several innovative new
programmes.
“In the first quarter of 2018, iXS will
launch an entirely new, CE-certified
collection of motorcycle apparel,
providing security for the business,”
said Zessler. “This collection offers new
and innovative solutions in iXS’s core
competency concerning the PERFECT
FIT.
“It includes the Montevideo Touring &
Adventure collection, which recently
received the internationally
recognised ‘Red Dot Award’ in the
category ‘Travel’. Also new is the RS-
1000 sports line, featuring coloured
slider elements for motorcycle outfits.
These elements are interchangeable
and meet customers’ requests for
colours matching their motorcycles
and/or helmets.”
www.ixs.com
DP Brakes has introduced new
RDP X-Race titanium sintered
brake pads for the R3, RC390,
CBR300 and Ninja 250/300/400
models. The company says that
while maintaining the traditional
fade-free, quiet and dust-free
stopping power that DP Brake
pads are known for, the new
fitments deliver “new levels of
racing performance, excellent feel
and a high-tech ceramic heat
shield backing”.
Ducati CEO Claudio Domenicali has
been selected as the new chairman of
the Motorcycle Sports Manufacturers
Association. Formerly known as the
GPMA and established in 1992 to
represent the interests of manufacturers
with the FIM and other race series stake
holders, this is the first time a Ducati
executive has held the position.
BMW has been awarded the 2018
JEC Innovation Award in the
Leisure and Sports category for
the development and manufacture
of a carbon fibre rear swingarm
(as used on its HP4 race bike).
Established in 1996, the JEC Group
is described as “the world’s
leading specialist organisation for
the development, manufacture
and processing of composite
materials”.
Hamburg based German retail multiple
Detlev Louis is celebrating its 80th
anniversary. Bought by U.S. investor
Warren Buffett’s Omaha, Nebraska
headquartered Berkshire Hathway
investment conglomerate in 2015, Louis
started out as a motorcycle enthusiasts’
shop in Hamburg in 1938 and today
has more than 80 stores in Germany,
Austria and Switzerland with online
retail operations throughout Europe.