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| Atala | |
| Type | Joint-stock company |
| Industry | Bicycle industry |
| Founded | 1907 in Milano, Italy |
| Founder | Angelo Gatti |
| Headquarters | , Italy |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Products | Scooters E-bike Bicycles |
| Parent | Accell Group |
| Subsidiaries | Carraro Cicli, Whistle Bikes, Maino and Umberto Dei |
| Website | atala |
Atala spa is an Italian manufacturer of bicycles and exercise equipment.
The company was started by Angelo Gatti in 1907 [1] and formally incorporated in Italy in 1921 by Cesare Rizzato. [2] It is notable for its racing bicycles, winning several championships in the early 20th century. The company won some championships in the 1980s before experiencing financial difficulties. Part of the company was sold in 2002. Now 50% of the company is owned by the Accell Group.
The company also produces bicycles for the brands "Carraro Cicli", "Whistle Bikes", "Maino" and 'Umberto Dei". The company won victories in the past years with the Atala Team
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