ACTIVITY REPORT

Editorial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03Presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04Becoming a member . . . . . . . . . . 05Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 06Sustainable Innovation . . . . . . . . 07Sustainable Development . . . . . 08Jobs & HR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 09Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112013 Figures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

COnTEnTs

EuroSIMA123, boulevard de la Dune

40150 Soorts-Hossegor – FranceTél . : +33 (0)5 58 72 15 33

info@eurosima .com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

EuroSIMA ClusterOlatu Leku

100, avenue de l’Adour64600 Anglet – France

Tél . : +33 (0)5 59 55 76 42

www.eurosima.com

EUROsIMA 2013-2014ACTIVITY REPORT

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since its creation in 1999, EuroSIMA

has admirably fulfilled its mission of representing and defending the interests of the European boardsports industry . Our association has become a key benchmark in our industry and provided reliable support for member companies .

As President of the association for the past 7 years, I am happy and proud, along with my collaborators on the board and our various partners, to have contributed to the development of the association .

In addition, our Cluster has successfully created a strong network by encouraging and facilitating interaction between private and public stakeholders . It is something we are lucky to have and that many industries envy us for .

Today, though amidst a difficult economy, our list of members continues to grow . Our strength is in our ability to work together and always look towards the future .

In 2014, we shall focus on implementing constructive cooperation and providing useful services to companies . With that in mind, we will be consolidating our relationship with the Outdoor Sports Valley Cluster in Annecy, which represents and unites stakeholders of the Mountain and Outdoor Industries . In that respect,

members of our EuroSIMA Mountain Division will have the option of joining OSV . In return, we will be opening our association to professionals from the Kite, Wind, Wake and Stand Up Paddle industries as well as to those from Skateboarding and Longskate . Thus, EuroSIMA will become the association representing water and urban action sports while OSV will focus on mountain action sports .

Furthermore, we will continue concentrating our efforts on top priorities for the boardsports industry, namely promoting our values and our sports, defending our interests, conquering new markets, training our personnel and future employees and further developing competitiveness of our industry . As both associations will therefore be working hand in hand, interested and motivated members will have possible access to free membership extensions to the sister association .

Last but not least, we shall be heading into unchartered territories of innovation to better anticipate the possibilities and opportunities that emerging technologies may have to offer such as new multimedia interfaces, eco design . . .etc .

Through all this, we hope to encourage new companies to join us and continue to increase our numbers in the coming years to represent the values that unite us all .

EDITORIAL

FRÉDÉRIC BASSE

EUROSIMA PRESIDENTRIP CURL EUROPE CO-FOUNDER

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In a nutshellCreated in 1999, EuroSIMA is the European association of boardsports manufacturers.

Its mission is to federate the various stakeholders in the boardsports industry, defend their interests and ensure their development on a Euro-pean scale .

The association’s objectives are articulated around 5 main themes: - Education, - Research and market studies,- Events and Philanthropy,- Communication, - Networking and Servicesto members .

In 2011, the association was official-ly recognized by the French govern-

ment as a «business cluster» thanks to its actions in helping boardsport companies become more competi-tive in Europe .

PROJeCts 2014In 2014, EuroSIMA’s mission shall be to act as the voice if European Action Sports companies and will revolve around 5 main themes:

PREsEnTATIOn

What Is euROsIMa?

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88 brands 39 service providers10 collective projects

a 657 000 euros budget

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EDUCATION & AWARENESS

SURF SUMMIT / ACTION OUTDOOR SPORTS FORUM /

THINK TANK /BOOT CAMPS /

EMERGING BRANDS COMMITTEE

DESIGNSUMMER CAMP /

TAPAS WORKSHOPS /HR BREAKFASTS /

ADEC FREETRAINING PROGRAM /

ECORIDE /REACH & QUALITY

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RESEARCH

SPECIALTY RETAIL DISTRIBUTION SURVEY

EUROPEAN CONSUMER PANEL /

GLOBAL SPORT ESTIMATE /

EUROPEAN CONSUMER FOCUS GROUPS

PHIlANTHROPY & INDUSTRY EVENTS

WATERMAN’S BALL / EUROPEAN AWARDS

CEREMONY / SURF PREVIEW /

ISPO /OUTDOOR /

ISD / SPORT ACHAT / SPORTSGEAR

SOURCING DAYS

ECO-INNOVATION PRIZE AND CALL FOR PROJECTS

COMMUNICATION& NETWORK

EUROPEAN INDUSTRY COMMUNICATION

PLAN / LA GAZETTE

PRACTICAL FACT SHEETS /

BOARD EUROPE NEWS / ECORIDE NEWSLETTER /

SUPPORT & ASSISTANCE /

EXPORT

SERVICES

PURCHASINGPLATFORM /

HR PLATFORM /ECR & REDISPORT /

HEALTH INSURANCE / EMPLOYEES

DISCOUNT CARDS

INTERNATIONAL DVT /CREATING & SETTING

UP BUSINESS

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BECOMInG A MEMBER

Why JOIn?

FOR suPPORt and assIstanCeEuroSIMA provides assistance in all the key phases of your projects: networking, finding partners and techno-logies, identifying financing options, etc .

CReatInG/ settInG uP a busInessEuroSIMA and its partners can help you manage the ins-tallation or relocation of your company to the Aquitaine region . The association also provides access to «Olatu Leku» a business centre located in Anglet, unlike any other in Europe and entirely dedicated the boardsports industry .

GettInG tO knOW the MaRketThrough its economic observatory, EuroSIMA offers economic and social intelligence, company listings, key figures for surfing, skateboarding and snowboarding markets as well as collective market studies at highly competitive prices .

PROFessIOnal tRaInInG and netWORkInGEuroSIMA offers access to events that encourage networ-king and interaction between companies, training cen-ters, research laboratories and public institutions . Such events include seminars, training sessions, and confe-rences, etc .

FInanCIal beneFItsEuroSIMA offers financial benefits and discounts in a wide range of company services: purchasing platform, health care, telecommunication providers, discount cards for employees, etc .

FIndInG the talent yOu needEuroSIMA provides a unique recruitment tool specifically designed to help boardsports employers find the talent and profiles they need .

GOInG GlObalEuroSIMA allows you to display your products at the main international boardsports, fashion or sports trade shows at highly attractive prices . It also provides access to collective projects to explore emerging markets .

PROMOtInG yOuR COMPanyEuroSIMA promotes its members know-how through various channels: newsletters, the website, company lis-tings, opportunities for press articles, etc .

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ECOnOMY

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enCOuRaGInG aCCess tO key MaRket data

> 2012 Figures, detailed at: Eurosima .com/boardeurope

Knowing your market, evaluating your competitive position, lear-ning how to better target your consumers in order to determine the most appropriate strategy for your company. The objective of the economic observatory created by EuroSIMA is to provide its members with access to all this information and more.

The observatory offers economic and social intelligence monitoring of the boardsports industry, a listing of European boardsports companies, summaries of economic data and

research relative to the surfing, ska-teboard and snowboarding markets as well as market research to help companies prepare their strategies .

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The EuroSIMA R&D and Innovation program provides members with access to innovation in order to encourage and provide boardsports companies with the tools they need to be as competitive as possible.

enCOuRaGInG InnOvatIOnStimulating innovation through innovation with our yearly Call for projects and Innovation Awards .

assIstInG PROJeCt InItIatORsInnovating by helping and assisting promising young companies in deve-loping efficient strategies .

assIstInG develOPMentFOR InnOvatIve PROduCtsInnovating by helping develop innovative products and services at all stages from design to sale .

InFORMatIOn and tRaInInGInnovating by offering training sessions to quickly improve quality and creativity in new projects .

enCOuRaGInG COlleCtIve PROJeCtsInnovating by facilitating and implementing collective innovation projects, which provide added value to the industry as a whole, such as new multimedia interfaces, e-business, eco-design, etc .

sUsTAInABLE-InnOVATIOn

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InnOvatInG tO GIve OuR COMPanIes a COMPetItIve edGe

YOUR INNOVATION CONTACTCHRISToPHE SEIllER

EUROSIMA Cluster Manager

+33 (0)6 22 20 58 52

cluster@eurosima .com

EuroSIMA’s goal for 2014 is to pursue its efforts towards a sustainable future.

PROvIdInG InFORMatIOnand CReatInG aWaRenessEuroSIMA offers a range of eco-ser-vices to help you stay up to date on the latest information and advice: newsletters, company information services, webinars, technical and regulatory intelligence, etc .

enablInG shaRed InFORMatIOnEuroSIMA sets up focus work groups in order to collectively tackle the major challenges in the boardsports industry and to foster cooperation with the Sustainability Committee and OSV Cluster .

enCOuRaGInG envIROnMental InnOvatIOnEuroSIMA encourages environmen-tal innovation through its Call for Projects and Innovation Awards .

assIstInG and suPPORtInG COlleCtIve PROJeCtsEuroSIMA facilitates the implemen-tation of various collective projects in sustainability such as ECORIDE program, REACH regulations, Qua-lity regulations and practices, IS0 26000, Eco-events, etc .

enCOuRaGInG envIROnMental COMMItMentEuroSIMA evaluates and recognizes your commitment to the environment through Ecoride, its evaluation tool .

In 2013, 14 companies re-ceived Ecoride recognition:Bic Sport, Bruno Delaye

Production, Cool Shoe, Hoff Distribution,

Holly Wood, InovEco, Notox, NSI h .o .5 group,

Oxbow, Picture, Quiksilver Europe, Rip Curl

Europe, UWL et Völkl .

sUsTAInABLE DEVELOPMEnT

PlannInG FOR a sustaInable FutuRe

YOUR CONTACT FOR ENVIRONMENTAl ISSUESBEnoîT DAnDInE

INOVECO

Sustainable development coordinator

+33 (0)6 85 78 51 56

bdandine@inoveco .fr

www .eurosima .com/ecoride

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The EuroSIMA Human Resources Commission’s mission is to anticipate evolutions in human resources and to orient and attract tomorrow’s talents.

shaRInG, InFORMInG,tRaInInGEuroSIMA invites human resources managers to meet several times per year in order to share their compe-tence . The association also offers a wide range of training sessions in this field: Lean Management, risk management, new social rules and regulations, etc .

tRaInInGIn association with ADEC (Action Développement Emploi et Compé-tences Territoriale) and thanks to the Cluster, EuroSIMA offers free training programs to help develop skills and talent for boardsports employees .

assIstanCe FOR COlleCtIve PROJeCtsEuroSIMA encourages collective human resources projects and pro-vides companies with assistance to implement such projects: travel management, ISO 26000 or GPEC regulations, etc .

deteCtInG and RevealInG tOMORROW’s talentsEuroSIMA has designed a recruit-ment tool for employers in the boardsports industry, which gives them privileged access to sources of young talents .

PROMOtInG yOuR COMPanyThrough its employment platform, EuroSIMA allows companies to pro-mote what they have to offer to the boardsports industry . The platform also includes company listings, job descriptions and virtual tours of cer-tain head offices in the industry .

JOBs & HR

MaxIMIzInG huMan ResOuRCes ManaGeMent

YOUR HUMAN RESOURCES CONTACTSylvIE MEyZEnC

EuroSIMA Human Resources

Commission coordinator

+33 (0)6 76 04 73 05

oyarzun@wanadoo .fr

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22.06.2014 InteRnatIOnal suRFInG dayA free international day open to all, entirely dedicated to surfing culture . The perfect opportunity to try out the pleasures of boardsports and share the values of surf culture on the first Sunday of summer on beaches around the world . 2014 will be the 11th edition of the event .

22.06.2014 beaCh suRF PaRtyCorporate surfing contest for managers, employees of European surf companies, their families and the general public . A great opportunity to gather in a friendly environment to share a pure moment of “beach culture” with everyone .

02-03.10.2014 suRF suMMItConferences and debates on the development and future of surfing and its industry in Europe A key event for our industry, not to be missed .

03.10.2014 WateRMan’s ballThe Waterman’s Ball is the annual boardsports industry charity ball, which brings together international athletes as well as surfing professionals . During the event, the European Surf Industry Awards ceremony pays tribute to legendary figures in the surfing world and officially recognizes brands that have played an active role developing the surfing industry in Europe

2014 thInk tanksFull day meetings for CEOs of the boardsports industry to discuss, reflect, and brainstorm on key industry issues and challenges . All meetings are held in a laid-back and environment .

EVEnTs

FedeRatInG and PROMOtInG the bOaRd sPORts IndustRy

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By organizing various events throughout the year, EuroSIMA aims at promoting the industry as a whole and encouraging networking and interaction between the various boardsports stakeholders.

EuroSIMA is also a partner of several other international professional events:

26-29 .01 .2014IspoMunich(Allemagne)Ispo .com

16-17 .06 .2014Surf Preview (France)

8-11 .07 .2014International Surf Film FestivalAnglet (France) surf-film .com

10-13 .07 .2014outdoorFriedrichafen (Allemagne) Outdoor-show .com

09 .2014Sport Achat Lyon (France) Sportair .fr

16-17 .12 .2014Sportsgear Sourcing DaysAnnecy (France) Sportsgear .fr

the adMInIstRatIve bOaRdEuroSIMA’s Administrative Board includes 13 company directors elected for a 2-year term running from April 2013 .

President: Frédéric BASSE, co-founder Rip Curl Europe .Vice-president: Rémi FoRSAnS, Outdoor Sports Valley .Vice-president Treasurer: Emmanuelle MEDA, Quiksilver Europe .Vice-president Secrétaire: Arnaud GAIllARD, Nixon Europe .

adMInIstRatORs> SPORT LIFESTYLEJean-louis RoDRIGuES, GSM Europe .yann TSCHuMI, Rip Curl Europe .Christian wAnDER, O’Neill Europe .> URBAN LIFESTYLEMicky PICon,Quiksilver/Roxy/DC Europe .Stephane SAnTonI,Volcom Europe .

> HARDWAREnicholas lARTIZIEn,Surf Hardware International .Thierry vERnEuIl -Gérard DABBADIE, Bic Sport .> AFFILIATESIker AGuIRRE, NSI - h .o .5 .Group .Franck GouDou, Playground/EPSA .

the PIlOtInG COMMItteeThe President of EuroSIMA, along with representatives of public institutions, training centers and research laboratories constitute the Piloting Committee .

the exeCutIve teaMFranck lAPoRTE-FAuRET, Executive Director .Christophe SEIllER,Cluster Manager .Stéphanie GoDIn,Communications Manager .

PRESIDENT

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Running costs: salaries, internal and external costs

Cluster Projects: service providers

Events: ISD, WSD, Waterman’s Ball, Surf Summit, etc.

Communication: website, brochures, tradeshow stands, etc.

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InteRnal ORGanIzatIOn

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autOnOMIe et IndéPendanCe FInanCIèResEuroSIMA ensures its independence and freedom of action through 4 separate sources of funding:

A - Public fundingB - Company participation: billable servicesC - MembershipsD - Sponsors

2013 FInanCIal RePORtEuroSIMA ensures supervision and auditing of its finances on several levels:- Through its administrative committee - Through an external auditor: Denys Audouard,EXCO, Boulevard des Cigales,40130 Capbreton, France .

WE WOULD LIkE TO THAnk OUR PARTnERs FOR THEIR OnGOInG FInAnCIAL sUPPORT OF EUROsIMA AnD ITs CLUsTER: