Snow-clearing equip. maker Zaugg partners with FIS

The International Ski Federation (FIS) and Zaugg AG Eggiwil, a company that manufactures snow clearing and ski-run preparation machines, have announced a new cooperation whereby Zaugg will become an official FIS Partner. The agreement is effective immediately and covers the FIS Snowboard World Cup events and FIS Snowboard World Championships.
The International Ski Federation (FIS) and Zaugg AG Eggiwil, a company that manufactures snow clearing and ski-run preparation machines, have announced a new cooperation whereby Zaugg will become an official FIS Partner. The agreement is effective immediately and covers the FIS Snowboard World Cup events and FIS Snowboard World Championships.
    Under the agreement, Zaugg as manufacturer of spezialized snowblower equipment will make available its experience and technical know-how in planning and building FIS Snowboard halfpipe competition sites in cooperation with FIS event organizers. Zaugg will work to promote highest quality solutions tailored to the organizers’ and FIS’s needs in line with the latest standards and regulations. Special focus will be paid to further developing the competition venues and snow clearing and preparation techniques, and thereby the sport of snowboarding.  
    “FIS is paying increasing attention to the quality of organization both on the field of play and beyond. We are proud to partner with Zaugg that is well-known for its technical expertise and experience in building and shaping snowboard halfpipe competition venues,” said FIS Race Director Marcel Looze. “The Zaugg partnership will enable our organizers to use the latest technology in snow clearing and blowing to prepare the best possible competition conditions for the riders.”
    Daniel Frutiger, CEO of Zaugg, is convinced that Zaugg’s halfpipe machinery construction know-how will find increased worldwide appreciation.
    “Through the partnership with FIS, Zaugg will receive the confirmation that the riders in general and the professional riders in particular highly value — perfectly designed and shaped pipe and park infrastructures.”