Press Release - World Rowing Partners grow to 15 for 2006

FISA, the International Rowing Federation is proud to announce today that 15 rowing equipment manufacturers have joined the 2006 World Rowing Partnership Programme. The programme, which aims at associating well-established rowing suppliers under World Rowing patronage, has been growing since it was first launched back in 2001. This year it reached its highest number of partners including newcomers Swift International and Kaschper Racing Shells joining the programme.
As rowing equipment manufacturers, each of these companies is close to the sport by providing rowers with their performance equipment. Over the years the partners have become increasingly involved with FISA, providing services and support at World Rowing events as well as helping the FISA Development Programme develop rowing around the world. ?The Partnership Programme has helped us strengthen our relationships with these companies by close collaboration and clearly defined objectives. We are delighted that we can continue with these relationships for the future and continue to develop the sport.? said FISA Executive Director Matt Smith.

The 2006 World Rowing partners confirmed at this point are:

BBG Bootsbau Berlin
Braca Sport
Concept2
Croker Oars
Bootswerft Empacher GmbH
Filippi Lido
Kaschper Racing Shells
Liangjin Boat Company
Martinoli
Weba Sport u. Med. Artikel
Wudi Flying Eagle Boat Company
Salani costruzioni nautiche
Schellenbacher Boats
Swift International Ltd.
Stämpfli Boats AG

For more information please contact Marion Gallimore, FISA Marketing and Communications Manager at marion.gallimore@fisa.org or tel.: +41 79 706 72 55.
 
About the 2006 World Rowing Partners

BBG Bootsbau Berlin: based in Berlin, Germany, BBG has been building quality boats for over 100 years.
www.bbg-bootsbau.com

Braca Sport: a Hungarian based manufacturer of oars and sculls for professionals as well as for recreational rowers and children.
www.braca-sport.com

Concept2: the well known US manufacturer of the Dreissigacker Racing Oars and the Concept2 Indoor Rower since 1977.
www.concept2.com

Croker Oars: high quality Australian made carbon composite racing oars.
www.crokeroars.com

Bootswerft Empacher GmbH: manufacturer of the famously successful German yellow racing shell for over three generations.
www.empacher.com

Filippi Lido: Italian-based boat builder since 1984.
www.filippiboats.it

Kaschper Racing Shells: Established in 1969, Kaschper produce a full range of racing shells from singles to eights.
www.kaschper.com

Liangjin Boat Company: Chinese specialist in high-performance rowing shells from singles to eights.
www.liangjinshells.com

Martinoli: Italian boat builder specialised in the production of fittings for all types of rowing boats.
www.martinoli.it

Weba Sport u. Med. Artikel: Specialist in biomechanical ergometers and measurements systems for rowing boats.
www.weba-sport.com

Wudi Flying Eagle Boat Company: Chinese Boat and Oar manufacturer.
www.wudiboat.com

Salani: 50 years of boat building experience in Italy.
www.salaniboats.com

Schellenbacher Boats: Austrian distributor and manufacturer of boats, gigs, oars and rowing equipment.

Swift International: based in China, Swift International produce a full range of racing shells from 1x to 8+, as well as recreational and adaptive boats.
www.swiftinternational.biz

Stämpfli Boats AG: Swiss based boat manufacturer also specialised in boat and oar distribution, transportation services and boat repair.
www.staempfli-boats.ch

For more detail see the partners and links page of www.worldrowing.com