Italian helmet brand Suomy, worn by racers Max Biaggi, Loris Capirossi, Troy Bayliss and others, has been bought by a Chinese hedge fund, SK Sports, based in Hong Kong.
The company says it will continue to base its R&D and manufacturing capabilities in Italy, at its Lurago d’Erba head office. The current management team will remain in place.
Suomy says the new ownership will allow it to invest in extending its product range into other helmet sectors beyong the racing sector it currently concentrates on, allowing it to cover the whole motorcycle market.