60th Anniversary of Fritschi
The company, established in 1960 as a shop for the construction of apparatuses and prototypes by Albert Fritschi, has much cause for celebration. Today, it stands for innovation, functionality and quality in the market for touring bindings. In Reichenbach im Kandertal, Switzerland, our team of 35 is committed to producing alpine touring bindings with the highest functionality and quality.
In focus: the needs of touring skiers
With the legendary Diamir Titanal, Fritschi integrated the safety, the user comfort and the power trans-mission of alpine bindings into a light touring binding. Other results of frontier spirit and courage are the Vipec Evo and the Tecton. With the exclusive lateral release in front and the alpine heel jaw of the Tecton, Fritschi adds the safety and characteristics of alpine bindings for fast downhill runs to the previously climbing-oriented pin bindings. The innovative package of comfort, safety and performance of the light Xenic completes the product range.
1960
Albert Fritschi established a shop for the construction of apparatuses and prototypes.
1964
Production of prototype bindings without walk function at the request of Ulo Gertsch, the inventor of the Gertsch plate bindings for alpine skiing.
1980
Sons Andreas and Christian Fritschi launched model FT-88, their first touring binding.
1995
The legendary Diamir Titanal set new standards in the market for touring ski bindings.
2000
Fritschi moved into a modern new building located on the main road (Hauptstrasse) of Reichenbach.
2001
The downhill-oriented Diamir Freeride was Fritschi’s fundamental contribution to the ongoing developments.
2004
Stefan Ibach was named Managing Director.
2008
As part of succession planning, the Nordeck family holding acquired the majority of shares, while Andreas Fritschi and Stefan Ibach continued to remain shareholders.
2014
Fritschi introduced Vipec, the first touring binding with lateral release in front, similar to alpine bindings.
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