Founded in 1967, the EKKIA Group has established itself as the leading brand platform in Europe for horse and rider equipment. Located in the heart of Alsace, open to Europe, it now has a worldwide presence. In a market that is growing at an annual rate of +5%, the Group is building its growth strategy around its three structuring platforms: Creation (fast fashion and new products), Brand (Pénélope, own and distributed brands) and Customer (PADD and distributor shop network). As a leading equestrian equipment manufacturer, the Group intends to accelerate its development while investing in a proactive approach to reducing its impact, through its Green Impact label. In 2022, EKKIA is committed to a B-Corp (ESG) certification process. The EKKIA Group in figures (2022): 265 employees, 2,300 retailers in 73 countries, 15,000 product references, 80 Padd shops and nearly 400,000 annual customers, 47 brands distributed.