OSV and EuroSIMA, two associations that respectively represent the interests and the development of the outdoor and action sports industries, have taken their existing partnership to the next level by merging their services.
From the very beginning, the two associations have worked hand in hand, keeping the interests of their members in mind at all times.
More recently, OSV and EuroSIMA have started to integrate companies who straddle the boundary between the outdoor and board sports industries. Merging services through membership extensions was the next natural and logical step.
Member companies will now pay for their main membership to one of the two associations, based on their core business in either urban/water sports or mountain sports.
Free membership extension to the sister association will then be granted based on each member’s situation. Companies granted membership extensions will be required to name an in-house contact person to represent the company within the sister association and to keep up with projects.
This collaborative approach was implemented with the objective of offering a wider range of services to the combined 340 members of the two associations and to continue providing active representation of the industry at a national and European level.
The benefits of shared services:
A wider range of services will be made available to companies and their employees, such as preferred pricing for shipping, car rentals, online employment platforms, business travel management, health insurance, etc.
Stronger representation at trade shows and other professional events, or with local and public institutions.
Access to shared business models, best practices, and ideas in various fields such as sustainability, innovation, market research and education.
Increased financial assistance and a wider network in the Aquitaine and in Rhône-Alpes regions of France.
In addition, both structures share the common objective of creating a European Action Outdoor Sports Forum for CEOs and General Managers, in addition to the Design Summer Camp, launched in 2013, in partnership with Estia.
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About OSV :
"Outdoor Sports Valley - OSV" designates both a region and industry cluster dedicated to outdoor sports. This region covers the entire Alps and ecompasses thousands of employees who work in the sports and recreation industries, the headquarters of most outdoor industry companies, and represents one of the planet’s most unique playgrounds.
The Outdoor Sports Valley concept, developed in Annecy in 2009, became an official association in 2010, and a certified industry cluster (Grappe d'Entreprises) in 2011 by the French state (DATAR). Annecy, exceptional geographic and strategic location, is the official capital of the Outdoor Sports Valley.
OSV's role is to federate, represent, and contribute to the development of the outdoor sports industry. OSV prioritizes these objectives through four key focus areas, economic development, human resources, promoting the region and participation in outdoor sports, sustainable development.
About Eurosima:
The desire to federate and promote common interests of the boardsports industry originated in the United States in the early 90s, when the leaders of the American brands felt the need to master the various trends emerging from the explosion of this market.
In this context, SIMA was created (Surf Industry Manufacturers Association which according to the saying, “strength through unity”, has been able to unite and structure surf brands enabling them to evolve together, while keeping in mind and respecting the “boardriding spirit”.
A few years later, leading European brands such as Rip Curl, Billabong, Quiksilver, Rusty, Gotcha and Hoff, decided to launch the same experience and in 1999 created EuroSIMA (European Surf Industry Manufacturers Association) on the same ideas as its American model.
Building on its solid success, in 2005, EuroSIMA opened its membership to companies of all “boardsports” origins: surfing, skateboarding and snowboarding and created a "Mountain Division". Since then, many events and actions took place in the sector and EuroSIMA is now recognized as the European Association of boardsports industrials.
In January 2008, the association integrated the EuroSIMA Cluster to create a network of private and public actors, focused on the promotion and development of the boardsports sector in the Aquitaine region of France. This association of private and public actors has enabled EuroSIMA to considerably increase its span of action in such fields as innovation and R&D, employment and training, sustainable development and economic resources.
Today, EuroSIMA has 125 members, who are active in the boardsports world, including 80 brands and 45 service providers.
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