Mumtalakat CEO Visits Racing Force to Discuss Expansion Plans
Manama: Shaikh Abdulla bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, CEO of Mumtalakat, recently visited Racing Force, a portfolio company of Mumtalakat that is a leader in safety systems for motorsports.
According to Bahrain News Agency, Shaikh Abdulla bin Khalifa was welcomed by Paolo Delprato, the Chairman and CEO; Stephane Cohen, the Co-CEO; Aref Yazbek, the CBO and Bahrain MD; and Roberto Ferroggiaro, the CFO. During his visit, Shaikh Abdulla toured the Bell Racing Helmets factory and was introduced to the various functions of the plant. The visit concluded with a meeting with the Racing Force team to discuss the company's journey since its inception in 2014 and its future expansion plans.
Racing Force Group's Bell Racing Helmets facility in Bahrain has employed 400 Bahrainis since its establishment. Additionally, all Bell Racing Helmets products are entirely 'Made in Bahrain.' Since its launch, the facility has produced and exported more than 300,000 helmets, 360,000 Mini Helmets, and over 1 million accessories. This achievement underscores the Kingdom's manufacturing competitiveness on the global stage.
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