VIBRAM – new technical supplier for Gresini’s Moto2 and Moto3 teams
Vibram, a leading company in the production of rubber shoe soles, is the new technical partner of the Federal Oil Gresini Moto2 and Del Conca Gresini Moto3 teams for the 2017 season. The partnership between the northern Italian company, which is well known to outdoor-sports fans, and Gresini Racing will be focused on the production of anti-slip coatings on the race bikes’ fuel tanks. This is going to be a very useful aid for the Gresini riders in their chase of the Moto2 and Moto3 titles.
Vibram’s technology dovetails perfectly with the world championship experience of team Gresini, and the company’s logo will be sported on Jorge Navarro’s Kalex Honda machine as well as on the Moto2 and Moto3 trucks.
PAOLO MANUZZI – Global General Manager Vibram: ““Vibram has always been present in the world of motorcyling, with products specifically developed for motorbikes and motorcyclists around the world. We’re extremely proud of supporting Gresini Racing’s Moto2 and Moto3 teams, which perfectly represent the Italian excellence in racing.”
FAUSTO GRESINI – Team Owner: “I’m always very proud to associate the Gresini Racing name with a world-leading company like Vibram. The goal is to put together their technology and R&D with our experience in order to develop together the perfect anti-slip films to be applied on the motorcycle fuel tanks, which are a great help for the riders. I’m confident our partnership with Vibram will be long-lasting and beneficial, as well as a successful one of course!”
Since 1937 Vibram is the world leader in the production and sale of high performance rubber sole, targeted to the outdoor, work, recreation, fashion, repair and orthopedics market. Vibram today has a leading role also in motorbike world, thanks to high performance rubber soles and accessories. Vibram products are made using the most advanced technologies and must pass a series of stringent tests – both in the lab and in the field – before being considered suitable for the market and partners. Unique technologies, extremely advanced compounds and exclusive partnerships are the secrets of the success of a company, that today represents a reference point for expert and more than ever demanding consumers www.vibram.com
