Where is Salomon from?

Salomon comes from France. It was founded in Annecy, France in 1947.^[1] Since 2005, it has been owned by Amer Sports, headquartered in Finland.^[1]

Origin

France

Founded 1947 in Annecy

Owner today Foreign-owned

Finland

Amer Sports · since 2005

Key facts

Country of origin: France^[1]
Founded: 1947, Annecy^[1]
Founder: François Salomon
Current owner: Amer Sports^[1]
Owner headquarters: Helsinki, Finland
Ownership: Owned, since 2005
Type: Brand — outdoor footwear and ski gear
Category: Fashion

Good to know

Adidas owned Salomon from 1997 until selling it to Amer Sports in 2005.
Since 2019 its largest shareholder has been a consortium led by China's Anta Sports; it is listed in New York.

Origin is not where products are made. Salomon’s origin is where the brand was created. Its products may be designed, manufactured or assembled in other countries. How we define origin.