International Dealer News IDN 148 April/May 2019 | Page 26

THE AMERICAN REPORT Brock’s Performance now exclusive U.S. distributor for Termignoni Dayton, Ohio based Brock's Performance, "a global leader in the design, testing, retailing and distribution of go-fast parts for motorcycles", has announced that it has secured the exclusive rights to distribute Italian exhaust specialist Termignoni’s line-up of street, dirt and racing products in America. Brock's says that "more than 300 slip- on exhausts and full systems for 70 bikes from 16 top brands in every genre are available from sportsbikes to cruisers and scooters; ADV machines to motocrossers and trials bikes are now in stock and currently shipping from our 11,000 sq ft (1,000 sq m) Dayton, Ohio- based distribution centre". Founded by Luigi Termignoni in 1969, the legendary European brand’s trajectory of success includes 18 World Superbike titles, initially with Honda- mounted American Fred Merkel in 1988 and ’89. Frenchman Raymond Roche started Ducati and Termignoni’s winning run of 16 more, together with eight other champions. "Since the dawn of MotoGP’s four- stroke era, Termignoni has partnered with Honda and Yamaha to net 11 world championships. Valentino Rossi scored the company’s first Grand Prix title in 2004, while his current nemesis, Marc Marquez, won their latest. Between these triumphs at road racing’s pinnacles were world championships in motocross, enduro and trials competition, in addition to national titles and wins in the Dakar Rally". Brock's is also a 'Race Bred' business distributing products from multiple foreign brands (including South African made BST carbon wheels) and selling thousands of Brock’s Performance- designed products, and many from other manufacturers. www.termignoni.it www.brocksperformance.com NEXX distribution partnership with REV'IT! USA Late last year the U.S. office of Dutch apparel specialist REV'IT! and helmet manufacturer NEXX announced a partnership giving REV'IT! USA exclusive North American distribution rights for 26 the Portuguese helmet brand - with all NEXX Helmets sales and marketing operations for North America being handled out of the REV'IT! USA offices in Brooklyn, NY. The partnership "will create a position for NEXX Helmets to more deeply penetrate the US and Canadian markets, and to deliver the highest level of service and support to its dealers". Paolo Bachhiarello, Vice President of Operations at REV'IT! USA, is confident about INTERNATIONAL DEALER NEWS - APRIL/MAY 2019 the strength of the new partnership: "NEXX Helmets is a trusted name and has delivered relevant and high-quality products to the market for years. We are excited that NEXX's premium helmets are now part of the REVIT! USA product portfolio, and we look forward to delivering more great content in the coming years." For Pedro Gonçalves, Director for Business Development of NEXX Helmets, the appointment represents a significant step forward for the company: "With REV'IT! USA, we have established a valuable partnership with a company that has a solid, strategic approach to the product lines they represent, as well as a proven track record of responsive service and support. We certainly share REV'IT! USA's corporate values and commitment to product quality and customer support, and we have everything in place to take NEXX Helmets to a wider audience in North America." www.nexx-helmets.com www.revitusa.com www.idnmag.com