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breakthrough and the beginning of major cooperation with
numerous teams in the Pro Superbike championship (Kawasaki,
Yamaha, Suzuki, Ducati, Honda), in which the company enjoyed
a string of wins and championship titles in the ensuing years.
In 1997, after using the titanium extensively, they purchased a
unique titanium forming machine. This allowed them exceptional
freedom in constructing tubes, precise quality control over welding,
and independence from suppliers. They have finally managed to
make titanium exhaust systems available to everybody, and not
just the great racetrack virtuosos. They upgraded their production
constantly and invested mainly in modernizing their machines
and training their workforce. Computers have long been their
constant companions in the 3-D planning of configurations,
programming of tools, computer-aided manufacture, and as an
indispensable accessory in the testing department for the analysis
and setting of all possible parameters.
AkRAPOvI» EXHAuST SYSTEMS HAvE
BEEN THE CHOICE OF CHAMPIONS FOR
YEARS
The turn of the century was a turning point for AkrapoviË as well.
Towards the end of the nineties the company had expanded and
become much more widely recognized. The brand had become
a synonym for high-quality exhaust systems. Championship titles
in all types of motorcycle racing categories put the company
among the world’s best. The crown of a decade of achievement
was the company’s first World Superbike title in 2000, followed
by another in 2002. Entering the most prestigious level of
motorcycle racing, MotoGP, gave the AkrapoviË company new
motivation and incentive.
The results on the track over a decade and a half are proof of high
quality. The people at AkrapoviË have passion and fire burning in
their hearts, and a realistic vision in their minds. They have the
knowledge. Their technical design solutions rank them among
the very best in the world. And the investment in knowledge
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pays off in continuous development. Champions, the idols of
the crowds, are born of commitment and a constant search
for technical perfection. But without top-flight equipment they
cannot win.
“TO REMAIN THE LEAdER IN THE
EXHAuST SYSTEMS MARkET” IS THEIR
CLEAR vISION
They have a clear vision to remain the global number one. Their
vision is to guarantee their customers the most up-to-date and
best tested products and discoveries which their development
department can produce: They will keep abreast of current
and future developments and trends in the field of high-tech
materials, keep developing modern technologies and production
processes, and countering sudden technological developments
with the appropriate professional qualifications of their staff,
support everything with excellent quality control, the use of the
most modern materials and, of course, the performance which
their competitors use as a benchmark.
The AkrapoviË brand name
The AkrapoviË brand name represents a major seal of success. At
AkrapoviË they are very much aware of that and are not going
to let it go.
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