Suunto was founded in 1936 by outdoors man and a keen orienteering enthusiast, Tuomas Vohlonen, who had long been bothered by a problem: the inaccuracy of traditional dry compasses and their lack of steady needle operation. Being an engineer with an inventive turn of mind, he discovered and patented the production method for a much steadier needle, better readings, and a new level of accuracy.
By 1950 the company was exporting compasses to over 50 countries around the world, including Canada and the United States. In 1952, Helsinki was hosting the Olympic Games, and the torches carried to light the Olympic flame were Suunto products. The next step was improving the stability and accuracy of marine compasses. The first marine compass, the Suunto K-12, was launched onto the market in 1953. In 1957, Suunto started manufacturing hypsometers, which measure the height of trees.
In the 1960s, the compass range grew further and Suunto introduced its first diving compass--initiated by the divers themselves. A British sports diver attached a Suunto compass to his wrist and found that the device also worked underwater. Thanks to his feedback and initiatives, the new business category was found. Suunto's exports and business grew steadily and Suunto then focused on combining its strength in precision mechanics with new skills in electronics. Accuracy, reliability, and ruggedness have been Suunto's key values from the very beginning of the company history.
Today, Suunto is a leading designer and manufacturer of sports instruments for training, diving, mountaineering, hiking, skiing, sailing, and golf. True to its roots, Suunto is today the world's biggest compass manufacturer. Prized for their design, accuracy and dependability, Suunto sports instruments combine the aesthetics and functionality of watches with sport-specific computers that help athletes at all levels analyze and improve performance. Headquartered in Vantaa, Finland, Suunto employs more than 500 people worldwide and distributes its products to nearly 60 countries. The company is a subsidiary of Helsinki-based Amer Sports Corporation with the sister brands Wilson, Salomon, Atomic, Precor, and Mavic.
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Suunto Press Releases
Here you can find Suunto press releases.
2009
23/04/2009 The Suunto Triathlon Collection
23/04/2009 Suunto Foot POD now available in bright colours
17/04/2009 Suunto to strengthen its marine business through the acquisition of Tacktick Ltd
16/04/2009 Vertical Blue 2009: Records tumble on final day of competition
14/04/2009 Vertical Blue 2009 enters final stage
03/04/2009 Vertical Blue 2009 begins with promise of new world freediving records
27/03/2009 Suunto introduces Suunto HelO2 dive computer and dive planner
10/03/2009 Suunto's Matty Reed named USA Triathlon's Athlete of 2008
05/03/2009 Suunto at the Barcelona Marathon
12/02/2009 Suunto wins watchmaker of the year on Outdoorzy.com
02/02/2009 Suunto named as official timing and data partner of ITU World Championship Series
09/01/2009 Suunto introduces the Suunto Cobra3 and Suunto Vyper Air dive computers
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USA
MEDIA CABIN COMMUNICATIONS
John Heitkemper
1841 NW 23rd Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97210
Phone: 1- (503) 294-3010 ext. 222
john@mediacabin.com
GREAT BRITAIN
CHOCOLATE COMMUNICATIONS
Clare Hamilton-Eddy
Westminster House
Kew Road
Richmond
London TW9 2ND
Phone: +44 (0)20 8322 1922
Fax: +44 (0)20 8322 1923
suunto@chocolatecom.co.uk
www.chocolatecom.co.uk
NETHERLANDS
ROBIJNS
Marco Robijns
Hornweg 196-C
1432 GS Aalsmeer
Phone: +31 (297) 383200
Fax: +31 (297) 346212
Marco@robijns.nl
www.robijns.nl
FRANCE
AMELINE COMMUNICATION
Elizabeth-Kate Palacin
70 rue Jean Bleuzen
92170 Vanves
Phone: +33 (0)1 4736 9376
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www.ameline-communication.com
GERMANY
TOC AGENTUR FÜR KOMMUNIKATION
Thomas Ammer
Kolpingring 16
82041 Oberhaching bei München
Phone: +49-89-1430 400 0
Fax: +49-89-1430 400 29
thomas.ammer@toctoc.info
www.toctoc.info
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SPAIN
AMER SPORTS SPAIN S.A
Ines Negre
Parque de Negocios Mas Blau II
C/ Conca de Barberà, 4-6
08820 El Prat de Llobregat (Barcelona)
Phone: +34 932625100
Fax: +34 932625101
ines.negre@amersports.com
ITALY
UFFICIO STAMPA AMER SPORTS ITALIA
Francesca Favero
Amer Sports Italia S.p.a.
Via Priula 78
31040 Nervesa della Battaglia (TV)
Phone: +39 0422 5291
Fax: +39 0422 529 199
francesca.favero@amersports.com
www.amersports.com
SWITZERLAND
FARNER CONSULTING AG
David Oppenheim
Oberdorfstr. 28
8001 Zürich
Phone: +41 1 266 67 67
Fax: +41 1 266 67 00
david.oppenheim@farner.ch
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