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Dainese, jenama pakaian pelindung motosikal legenda dari Itali nampaknya sedang berkembang pesat di Malaysia.

Kini di bawah naungan Ten Thousand Holdings Sdn Bhd, pengimport dan pengedar Dainese di Malaysia, jenama ikonik ini kini lebih mudah diakses oleh peminatnya berbanding sebelum ini. (more…)

Dainese, the legendary Italian motorcycle protective clothing brand seems to be on a roll in Malaysia.

Now under the guardianship of Ten Thousand Holdings Sdn Bhd, the current importer and distributor of Dainese in Malaysia, the iconic brand is now more accessible to fans than it has ever been. (more…)

Riding gear manufacturer TCX has just released a new pair of riding boots explicitly designed for the cold weather.

  • TCX released a new riding boots called the S-TR1 WP.
  • The S-TR1 WP keeps you dry all day long while offering the usual protection. 

The S-TR1 WP is an all-weather riding boot that provides all the usual protection but ensures it keeps you warm and dry on any occasion. 

The S-TR1 WP features an abrasion-resistant synthetic leather upper and a breathable mesh inner similar to other boots.

However, the TCX S-TR1 WP is equipped with T-Dry material that offers impermeability and keeps you dry all day long. As an added comfort, the boot is fitted with an Ortholite footbed. 

The S-TR1 WP also offers easy fitting thanks to a side-opening zip and a huge Velcro flap at the top, allowing for easy removal. 

In terms of safety, the boot features toe sliders and additional reinforcements on the heel. In addition, the boot is also fitted with polypropylene internal reinforcement parts and TCX’s TCX system that prevents ankle twisting. 

There’s also a non-waterproof version of the S-TR1 that offers similar styling and function but without the all-weather protection. 

Lino Dainese keeps a small share of the brand he founded which is now owned by Carlyle Group.

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US private equity firm Carlyle Group acquires Dainese brand from Investcorp for €630 million.

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Investcorp has officially sold the Dainese group of brands to an American private equity firm for a reported EUR630 million (RM2.9 bil).

In a statement by the company dated 11 March 2022, Investcorp has reached an agreement on the sale of Dainese SpA to global investment firm the Carlyle Group.

The sale figure represents a nearly five times return that Investcorp spent when it purchased 80 per cent of Dainese SpA from founder Lino Dainese back in January 2015.

Under the Investcorp’s ownership, Dainese doubled its sales to EUR250 million. The Italian also evolved from product-focused business into a global standard for dynamic sport protection.

“Six years ago when we invested in Dainese, the founder Lino Dainese said he wanted a partner that shares his passion and ambition for his company.

“It’s satisfying to know that Investcorp have been that partner to Dainese, as under our leadership we facilitated EBITDA growth of more than five times and created a business well positioned for continued success.

“We will continue on our mission to support exceptional Italian brands in their journey to become world leaders. Gucci, Riva Boats and Dainese are just a few of Italy’s best that we had the honour to partner with and support – that mission shall continue at Investcorp,” said Hazem Ben-Gacem, Co-CEO at Investcorp.

Meanwhile, The Carlyle Group is looking to expand Dainese’s distriibution network by adding other brands into the group.

The new acquisition will also boost Dainese’s effort in increasing rider’s safety on and off the track typically in the airbag safety apparel market.

Ducati terus kekal komited dalam mempertingkatkan tahap keselamatan penunggang motosikal dengan memperkenalkan Ducati Smart Jacket.

Selain daripada membina motosikal dengan ciri keselamatan terkini, Ducati Smart Jacket merupakan ves inovatif terkini dengan beg udara terbina D-air® hasil kerjasama dengan Dainese.

Ves tersebut berupaya menganalisi data 1,000 kali sesaat dengan bantuan unit kawalan elektronik bagi mengesan insiden tergelincir, high-side, pelanggaran serta impak dengan objek asing.

Beg udara tersebut juga akan diaktifkan secara sama rata dan meliputi seluruh kawasan ves sekaligus melindungi penunggang.

Menurut Ducati, ves tersebut menyamai tujuh pelindung tubuh Level 1 tanpa memerlukan pelindung keras di bahagian dalam.

Ducati Smart Jacket boleh didapati pada harga RM4,299 di Ducati Malaysia.

In an attempt to further amplify its footwear offering, Italian apparel manufacturer Dainese has acquired another famous Italian motorcycle footwear maker, TCX. This takeover will indeed give way to a whole new line-up of premium motorcycle boots and shoes thanks to TCX’s vast experience and knowledge. (more…)

If you’ve ever wondered what happens to all of the racing suits, gloves, boots, and helmets that have been used and worn by nine-time MotoGP world champion, Valentino Rossi, Dainese is here to let you know. Hidden away from the public, they’ve posted a four-series video on YouTube showcasing Valentino Rossi’s ‘secret room’. (more…)

If you want to be the track day rider or motorcycle racer, you’ll definitely need to learn from the best. Who better to do so than the GOAT himself, Valentino Rossi. This coming April, you can get some personal training from the nine-time world champion himself if you can get a slot at the Dainese Riding Masters MotoGP class. (more…)

  • Khabar angin yang mengatakan Dainese bakal dijual telah bertiup kembali.
  • Pakar kelengkapan penunggangan premier dari Itali itu kini adalah milik Investcorp.
  • Syarikat pelaburan itu dikatakan mahu wang tunai bagi 80% saham mereka dalam jenama berkenaan.

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  • Rumours of Dainese being up for sale is circulating again.

  • The premier Italian riding gear specialist is currently held by Investcorp.

  • The investment group may be looking to cash in on their 80% stake in the brand.

Rumours of Dainese being up for sale is circulating again.

The premier Italian brand is currently held by InvestCorp, and investment group from Bahrain. They are holding a controlling stake in Dainese S.p.A. and are looking to sell their shares, according to rumours.

It was also said that Investcorp have enlisted the assistance of asset management company Lazard. In turn, Lazard will begin looking for buyers of Investcorp’s 80% shares in Dainese.

Whether true or otherwise, time is ripe for Investcorp to cash in on their shares. The group has taken the brand to newer heights and higher profits since their takeover in 2014.

Prior to Investcorp’s involvement, Dainese’s turnover was € 117 million in 2013. It grew € 187.4 million in 2017, allaying initial fears of the brand being ruined by profit hunters. Employees increased from 609 to 757 in March 2018, too. The company earned € 30 million (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization) in 2018 alone and is expected to grow to € 35 million by the end of this year.

Consequently, the company could be evaluated at nearly half-a-billion Euros.

Founder Lino Dainese holds the remaining shares and continues to be the President, while Cristiano Silei took over as CEO from 2015.

Since then, Lino Dainese founded the D Airlab, dedicated to research on applying D-Air technology not only to motorcycle riders, but in other applications such as aerospace, worker safety, sailing and the elderly.

ESA stands for European Space Agency

Dainese also continues to work with the Trauma Team at the Niguarda Ca’Granda Hospital in Milan as part of the Dainese Advanced Research Program. The program analyses the effects of motorcycle accidents in order to improve the design of protective gear.

Dainese’s spacesuit for Mars mission

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