Eurosima - EuroSIMA

Accompanies companies companies since 1999

Birth of SIMA in the United States

Why? To control the divergent currents resulting from the explosion of this market.
How do we do this? By federating and structuring the surf brands to allow them to evolve together while respecting the "boardriding spirit".

Creation of the European SIMA: EuroSIMA

Why? Because the European market is expanding rapidly.
Why? Thanks to the union of 5 founding brands: Rip Curl, Billabong, Quiksilver, Rusty, Gotcha and Hoff.

The European surf industry association opens up to all boardsports

Why? Because the values of snowboarding are shared by other disciplines such as skating and snowboarding. Because the values of sliding are shared by other disciplines such as skateboarding and snowboarding.
How did we achieve this? First, by creating the Mountain Division.

Birth of the sliding cluster

Why? Because sliding is a strong sector in Aquitaine.
Why? At that time, the State mobilized funds to develop clusters. These clusters bring together the players in a given sector of activity in a given territory: public authorities, manufacturers, research laboratories and training establishments.

Merger of the sliding cluster and EuroSIMA

Why is this? This public-private partnership allows EuroSIMA to considerably expand its field of action.
How can it do so? By developing projects in areas such as innovation, R&D, training, employment and sustainable development.

EuroSIMA is recognized as a cluster by the French government

Why is it so important? For its actions in favor of the competitiveness of boardsports companies in Europe.
How is it done? Through a financial support of 200 000 € over 3 years.

EuroSIMA is restructured and becomes the association of water and urban sports action

Why? Because its Mountain Division joined the Outdoor Sports Valley. EuroSIMA then decided to federate new board sports.
How did it do this? By welcoming kite surfing, windsurfing, stand up paddling, skateboarding, etc. among its members.

Our missions

EuroSIMA's vocation is to federate the boardsports companies and to promote their authenticity.

Our non-profit association is neutral and fair in representing your interests, whatever your size and turnover. We guide you towards innovation and accompany your economic development. We help you to strengthen your skills and optimize your human resources.

Our Services

You want to connect with with your peers or with other
players in the snowboarding industry?

We set up networking events (Waterman's Ball, Aloha'péro), we created a company directory to facilitate interactions between companies and service providers and we organize collaborative meetings (CEO Lunch, Emerging companies).

Are you looking to be to be seen, followed, understood?

We create events and communication actions to promote the industry, its territories, its companies, its actors, its innovative products (Surfing Lounge, Industry awards, Universities network).

You like to Discovering, learning, progressing?

We regularly organize events and seminars (Design Summer Camp, Surf Summit), meetings (HR Breakfasts) and training sessions (ADEC, Reach, etc.) aimed at developing the skills of the players and employees in our industry.

You dream of New territories ?

We create structuring territorial projects in collaboration with local authorities: Olatu in Anglet, Pédebert in Hossegor, Ocean Experiences in Saint-Jean-de-Luz.

We support your growth: assistance in setting up a business, sponsorship, support for innovation or sustainable development, and export assistance.

We help you in your search for financing.

We assist you in recruiting new talent.

We also offer mutualized services: company mutual insurance, telephony, parcel delivery, purchase of market research, provision of meeting rooms, vehicle rental, etc.

A team at your service

Franck Laporte-Fauret

Director

Franck is the association's Director. He is in charge of the association's legal and administrative structure.

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Christophe Seiller

Executive Director

Christophe is the association's Director. He is in charge of promoting the industry in Europe, as well as liaising between all the companies and partners.

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Zoë Zadouroff

Marketing Manager

Zoë is EuroSIMA's Marketing Manager. She develops the association's marketing & communications strategy, and designs and helps organize internal and external events.

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Romain Ferrand

Media and Public Relations Coordinator

Romain is the association's media and public relations coordinator. He creates PR campaigns, which can include organizing and coordinating EuroSIMA events, setting up media interviews for association executives, and writing and distributing press releases.

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Juline Baboulène

Communications Coordinator

Juline is the association's communications coordinator. She is responsible for ensuring effective communication, both internally and externally, to promote EuroSIMA's mission, events and projects.

Contact Juline