Errea

Errea is an Italian sportswear brand founded in 1988 by Angelo Gandolfi, who remains president. It is based in San Polo di Torrile, near Parma, and supplies kit to a number of European football clubs.

What is Errea?

Errea is an Italian maker of clothing and athletic shoes for team sports, based in San Polo di Torrile near Parma. It is a private company and its founder, Angelo Gandolfi, remains president.

History

The company was founded in 1988. Its first notable English kit deal was with Middlesbrough from 1994. It later supplied Burnley, from the 2005/06 season through the club's first Premier League promotion in 2009/10, and Norwich City from 2011.

Clubs supplied

• England: Middlesbrough, Burnley, Norwich City, Brighton and Blackpool.
• Italy: Parma and Atalanta.
• Elsewhere: Rayo Vallecano, Numancia and Alcorcon in Spain, ADO Den Haag in the Netherlands and Nantes in France.

Products and positioning

Errea sells clothing and athletic shoes within the sports equipment category, concentrating on teamwear for clubs and associations. It is a mid-market brand that competes with other specialists such as Macron, Joma and Kelme.

Business model and distribution

The source reviewed does not describe the brand's retail channels or give financial data, so none are stated here. Its business is closely linked to kit supply agreements with clubs.

Why it matters

Errea is one of the established Italian teamwear suppliers, and its work with English and European clubs has helped it reach audiences beyond Italy.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Errea from?

Errea is from Italy. It was founded in 1988 and is based in San Polo di Torrile, near Parma.

Which clubs does Errea supply?

Errea has supplied clubs including Middlesbrough, Burnley, Norwich City, Parma, Atalanta, Brighton, Blackpool, Rayo Vallecano and Nantes, according to Wikipedia.

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