Elan (company)

Elan is a Slovenian company, located in Begunje na Gorenjskem, specializing in the production of sporting goods. It is best known for its skis and snowboards. Other products include sailboats from 30 to 50 ft (9 to 15 m) length, motor yachts, apparel (mostly sportswear), and equipment for sports facilities. The brand became better known in the late 1970s, when Swedish alpine skiing ace Ingemar Stenmark won three consecutive World Cup overall titles on Elan skis. The company also manufactured license-built DG gliders from 1978.

This article is about the Slovenian sportswear company. For other companies of this or a similar name, see Elan § Companies.
Elan
Company typePublic
IndustrySports equipment
FoundedSeptember 24, 1945 (1945-09-24)
FounderRudi Finžgar
HeadquartersBegunje na Gorenjskem, Slovenia
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
Jeffrey Tirman (Chairman and CEO)
ProductsSkis, Yachts
Revenue €95 million (2019)
Number of employees
800
Websiteelan.si
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