Is the Gasgas brand still running in the US?
Amid rumors of more financial troubles in 2019, GasGas North America Operations Manager Mark Berg reached out to Cycle News several weeks ago to set the record straight, maintaining that the GasGas brand was still running strong in the U.S. “GasGas had a very successful 2017 with the new 2018 models in that time frame,” said Berg.
How much money did Gasgas make in 2017?
“GasGas had a very successful 2017 with the new 2018 models in that time frame,” said Berg. “They did $40 million in sales that year and $30 million of it was GasGas sales. Only 10 of it was Torrot sales.
When did torrot Gasgas go out of business?
According to Diari de Girona in Catalonia, Torrot-GasGas laid off 20 employees and furloughed dozens more in May of 2019. https://www.diaridegirona.cat/economia/2019/05/08/treballadors-ero-gasgas-/979057.html The company’s financial hardships go back to 2015, when GasGas filed for bankruptcy.
Who are the owners of the gas cycle brand?
The Contreras family and the Torrot Group purchased the brand in 2016 through the backing of Black Toro Capital, ensuring the survival of the Girona facility and its near 100 employees. Since then, the GasGas brand increased its presence in the off-road sector, revealing new models and a stronger distribution in the U.S.
When did Gas Gas merge with Ossa motorcycles?
In 2014 Gas Gas merged with the motorcycle manufacturer OSSA which is also located in Catalonia. In 2019, Gas Gas was purchased by KTM motorcycles. GasGas trials paddock, Duluth, MN 2004.
Who are the owners of gas gas motorcycles?
Gas Gas is a Spanish motorcycle manufacturer established in 1985 by Narcìs Casas and Josep Pibernat in Salt, Girona. The company specializes in off-road motorcycles for trials and enduro competitions. Gas Gas was purchased by KTM motorcycles in 2019. In 1973, Narcìs Casas and Josep Pibernat began operating a Bultaco motorcycle franchise in Salt.
Amid rumors of more financial troubles in 2019, GasGas North America Operations Manager Mark Berg reached out to Cycle News several weeks ago to set the record straight, maintaining that the GasGas brand was still running strong in the U.S. “GasGas had a very successful 2017 with the new 2018 models in that time frame,” said Berg.
When did Adam Raga start riding for Gas Gas?
More recently Gas Gas have won the Trial Outdoor World Championship twice (2005 and 2006) with Adam Raga. They have also won the Trial Indoor World Championship in 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006 also with Raga riding. Gas Gas have also been successful in the World Enduro Championship.