The partners of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, including Airweave, Arena, CRYSTAL, Myrtha Pools, Saint-Gobain, and Technogym, provide crucial financial and technical support for the event’s success.
The partners of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games are pivotal to the event’s construction and success. These partners, encompassing Global Partners from the IOC’s TOP program and National Partners, play a vital role in realizing Paris 2024’s ambitious vision. Their support ranges from financial contributions to technical expertise and is essential in providing the products and services necessary for the Games.
By harnessing their skills and resources, these partners enable the seamless execution of the Games, rallying their networks—including employees, clients, and suppliers—to champion the event and drive projects aligned with Paris 2024’s legacy and sustainability goals.
Each partner contributes to the general success of the Games. Japanese mattress manufacturer Airweave, for example, provides its cutting-edge sleep technology for the well-being of participants. Regarding the sports infrastructures, Arena will provide temporary infrastructure for 13 key competition venues. It will ensure the smooth operation of iconic sites like Stade de France and Paris La Défense Arena.
Other distinguished partners include CRYSTAL, Myrtha Pools, Saint-Gobain, and Technogym. These partners contribute to the memorable and sustainable essence of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Airweave: Enhancing Sleep and Performance of Elite Olympic Athletes
In 2004, Motokuni Takaoka inherited his uncle’s fishing line business and, inspired by his chronic neck pain following a car accident, envisioned a new use for the resin fiber used in the fishing lines. Through extensive research and development, Takaoka leveraged his engineering background to create Airweave’s revolutionary Airfiber® sleep technology, a high-rebound material that offers superior comfort and support.
In 2007, Airweave introduced its first mattress topper, designed for optimal spinal alignment, breathability, and cleanliness. Today, Airweave is a global brand renowned for its commitment to quality and comfort, backed by rigorous sleep research. Elite Olympic athletes and professionals worldwide choose Airweave products to enhance their sleep and performance.
Airweave, an innovative Japanese mattress manufacturer, aims to create the ultimate sleep environment based on scientific principles. Moving away from traditional soft, low-resilience mattresses, Airweave developed high-resilience mattresses with the unique Airfiber® material, becoming a top choice for those seeking the best in sleep quality. Airweave focuses on sleep research, studying sleep quality based on scientific evidence, and continues to develop products that are not only comfortable but also environmentally friendly. This includes efforts in bedding recycling and new material development for a sustainable society.
As a “Global Sleep Solutions Company,” Airweave strives to achieve quality sleep for all and continues to innovate in sleep technology. The Airfiber® technology has been proven to offer faster and deeper sleep, with washable, hypoallergenic materials, and customizable firmness, ensuring the perfect fit for individual body shapes and weights.
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Second Life & Reuse of Materials for Olympic Infrastructure with Arena
Arena specializes in temporary infrastructure through its Overlay and Event Management Services division with over 250 years of experience and a global presence spanning from the Americas to Asia. The company’s expertise in delivering bespoke solutions includes temporary structures such as modular bungalows, containers, stands, scaffolding, tents, and interior fittings.
Arena’s pivotal role will encompass designing and installing infrastructure at least 13 competition venues, including iconic locations like the Stade de France, Golf National, Centre Aquatique, Paris La Défense Arena, Stade Nautique de Vaires-sur-Marne, Vélodrome National de Saint-Quentin en Yvelines, and Arena Paris Nord. This commitment underscores Paris 2024’s goal of hosting Games that rely significantly on existing and temporary infrastructure.
Environmental sustainability is a cornerstone of Arena’s mission, aligning with Paris 2024’s vision for responsible Games. Arena pledges to prioritize the circular economy and innovative solutions, aiming for a 100% ‘second life’ for its infrastructure materials, with 90% slated for reuse and the remainder recycled. This dedication reflects Arena’s commitment to social and environmental responsibility, ensuring that its contributions to Paris 2024 not only meet but exceed the highest standards of sustainability. CEO Paul Berger and the entire Arena team are honored by this partnership, emphasizing their shared commitment and trust with the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024 Organising Committee.
CRYSTAL, Myrtha Pools, Saint-Gobain, and Technogym: Official Partners Elevating Paris 2024
Among the esteemed partners for Paris 2024, CRYSTAL, Myrtha Pools, Saint-Gobain, and Technogym stand out for their innovative contributions and unwavering commitment to excellence.
CRYSTAL develops aquatic entertainment with its innovative and breathtaking productions. Its shows are immersive journeys that transport audiences into realms of beauty and magic, harmonizing elements like water, fire, light, music, technology, and human performance into captivating visual symphonies. Within the CRYSTAL Lab, its team researches and develops innovations in water and special effects.
Myrtha Pools, founded in 1961, has established itself as a leader in stainless steel pool construction through a commitment to cutting-edge technology and exclusive patents. Renowned for hosting over 150 world records in its pools, Myrtha Pools has become a benchmark for competition pools. Myrtha Pools will provide the competition pools for the Games, showcasing their solutions designed to reduce CO2 emissions and achieve top international sustainability certifications.
Similarly, Saint-Gobain, a global leader in sustainable construction, designs, produces and distributes materials and services aimed at enhancing the built environment. Their partnership with Paris 2024 aligns with their mission of making the world a better home and promoting health and well-being through sports. Technogym, a world leader in fitness and wellness technology, continues its legacy as the Official Supplier for the Paris 2024 Games, providing state-of-the-art equipment to help athletes achieve peak performance, as it has done in the previous eight Olympics.
