Givisiez, Switzerland, October 14th, 2015. SCOTT Sports S.A., a global multi sports brand based in Givisiez, Switzerland, and Tecnica Group S.p.A, a leading sports footwear and equipment company based in Giavera del Montello, Italy have signed a preliminary agreement for the takeover of Tecnica Group’s Dolomite division.Italian outdoor company Dolomite was first established as a mountaineering footwear brand in 1897. After acquiring the brand in 1998, Tecnica Group repositioned Dolomite in the Italian-style functional sportswear segment and succeeded in ensuring the brand’s constant growth. Over the past five financial years, Dolomite has multiplied its revenues and stores, ultimately reaching the €18m forecast for 2015 (of which over 60% generated abroad) through a network of more than 1,500 clients.The operation falls within SCOTT´s strategy of developing long-established brands with a strong international reputation. The Dolomite takeover is an investment in the brand’s great potential and a sign of recognition of the Montebelluna cluster’s know-how and professional competence. The acquisition of Dolomite expands SCOTT`s footwear expertise.