Canadian Biathletes Join Forces With CASCO Helmets
CANMORE, Alta.—Canada’s top biathletes got a boost of support in their quest for the international podium by adding another corporate partner to its line up that will aid in their quest for the international podium, Biathlon Canada announced on Thursday.
CASCO, which specializes in developing premium quality helmets, will supply the national team with specially-designed helmets for roller skiing while carrying a rifle during the summer months. The ski helmet, a relatively new product line at CASCO, has been developed in close cooperation with high-performance athletes.
All protective helmets are tested and developed under extreme conditions, guaranteeing perfect protection and wearing comfort for the end user. CASCO’s special products are for the world-class athletes therefore serve as the basis for their products available later in the shops.
For about twenty years the CASCO name has stood for innovation and superior quality. CASCO is one of Europe's leading manufacturers of protective helmets. With currently two factories and a staff of more than 150 employees, the CASCO helmet and glasses manufactory boasts the most modern of development and production facilities. CASCO Schutzhelme GmbH was established in 1989. Their headquarters were moved from Baden-Württemberg to Saxony in August 1995. In January 2006 another factory was opened in Satu Mare, Romania. Safety, function, comfort and design are flawlessly combined at CASCO on account of the "users" feedback and suggestions. These include experienced athletes such as the 5-time Olympic winner Ole Einar Björndalen, Olympic ski jump champion Lars Bystöl, equestrian Jos Lansink and Jens Fiedler, the 2-time Olympic winner in cycling. (for more information see: http://www.casco-helme.de/lang-en/)
Biathlon Canada, the governing body for biathlon in the country, oversees the Canadian Championships, Eastern and Western Canadian Championships, and North American Cups held in Canada. The organization’s mandate is to provide national level programs for the continuous development of biathlon athletes from the grassroots to the elite level. For more information on Biathlon Canada, please visit their Web site at www.biathloncanada.ca on the Internet.
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