Scott Sports
Youngone Corporation (50.1%) · United States
Scott Sports is a sports equipment and apparel company founded in 1958 in the United States by Ed Scott and headquartered in Givisiez, Switzerland. Korean Youngone Corporation has held 50.1 per cent since 2015.
| Founded | 1958 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Ed Scott |
| Owner | Youngone Corporation (50.1%), Beat Zaugg (49.9%) |
| Headquarters | Givisiez, Switzerland |
| Segment | Sportswear and outdoor |
| Website | scott-sports.com |
What is Scott Sports?
Scott Sports, formerly Scott USA, is a maker of bicycles, helmets, goggles, skis, apparel, footwear and winter equipment. It was founded in 1958 by Ed Scott, an engineer and skier from Sun Valley, Idaho, and today is headquartered in Givisiez in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland.
History
- 1958: Ed Scott introduced an aluminium ski pole
- 1970: began selling protective goggles for motocross riders
- 1978: expanded to Europe and set up its headquarters in Fribourg
- 1991: produced its first suspension fork, the Unishock
- 1992: showed its first full-suspension mountain bike
- 2005: renamed Scott Sports
- 2011: launched an e-bike line
- 2012: acquired the bicycle component maker Syncros
Ownership
Korean Youngone Corporation took a majority stake in 2015 and holds 50.1 per cent. Beat Zaugg, the previous Swiss owner, retains 49.9 per cent.
Products and positioning
Beyond bikes and winter sports hardware, Scott's range includes motorsports gear, running shoes and sportswear. It has branches in Europe, the United States, South Africa and India.
Why it matters
Scott Sports is a rare example of a US-founded equipment brand that moved its centre to Switzerland and then took on an Asian manufacturing partner as majority owner. Its range links equipment and apparel across summer and winter sport.
Frequently asked questions
Who owns Scott Sports?
Korean Youngone Corporation has held 50.1 per cent since 2015. Beat Zaugg, the previous Swiss owner, retains 49.9 per cent.
Where is Scott Sports from?
Scott was founded in the United States in 1958 by Ed Scott. Since 1978 its headquarters has been in Fribourg, Switzerland, and it is now based in Givisiez.