Chinese helmet and kit maker LS2 celebrated 35 years of manufacturing earlier this summer, with a massive international gathering of distributors and representatives from the 127 countries where it operates. More than 400 attendees visited the factory in China, participating in four days of intensive activities aimed at sharing strategies, strengthening partnerships and taking a first look at new products for 2026.
The special event marked the 35th anniversary of MHR, the factory that gave birth to the LS2 brand. Founded in 1990 by Arthur Liao with an initial investment of just €350 in a modest 50m2 space, MHR has since grown into a huge production enterprise. The company’s international expansion began in earnest in 1999 with the arrival of Arthur’s brother, Paul, culminating in 2007 with the establishment of LS2 as a global brand headquartered in Barcelona, Spain.
More than 400 distributors from 127 countries celebrated LS2’s 35th anniversaryToday, the LS2 factory spans over 270,000m2, employs more than 1800 people, and produces more than 3.5 million helmets annually, making it one of the world’s largest manufacturers of motorcycle helmets. LS2 says it’s continuing to grow, with the upcoming acquisition of a new helmet manufacturing plant in Vietnam and the addition of a state-of-the-art paint workshop.
Attendees at the event also got an exclusive preview of LS2’s upcoming product line-up, including three new helmet models, updated jackets, pants, gloves, and boots, and the star launch of the event – a new range of backpacks and luggage.