The Wipptal-based company Intercom Dr. Leitner becomes an outfitter and secures a major contract for ice technology and piste equipment for the 25th Winter Olympics 2026 in Milano Cortina.
Around 2,500 athletes from over 80 countries will take part in the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina. Over 2 million spectators will attend these first post-coronavirus Winter Games in Italy. Intercom Dr. Leitner, a pioneer and market leader in the field of ice technology and slope equipment, is not involved as a spectator, but plays a key role in the realization and installation of equipment at the competition venues.
“The 2026 Winter Olympics promise to be a spectacular event that will not only bring together sports enthusiasts from all over the world, but also unite the world and create excellence in winter sports. My entire team at Intercom Dr. Leitner is extremely pleased to play a key role in this event and to contribute with our expertise in ice technologies and ski slope equipment,” says Managing Director Christof Leitner.
Christof Leitner and Andrea Varnier signing the contract.
Fondazione Milano Cortina
With the installation of the ice technologies for the ice skating competitions - the ice surfaces, dasher boards, ice resurfacing machines and the necessary staff - as well as the supply of all snowmobiles, snow blowers and all safety equipment on the slopes, safety nets, slalom poles, starting numbers and accessories for all the competition venues, Intercom Dr. Leitner guarantees perfect, safe and sustainable conditions for the athletes in the various disciplines on ice and snow to achieve top performances.
Christof Leitner, shares his excitement to be part of this major event: “It fills me and my entire team with pride to play a key role on ice and snow as a partner at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina. This is an opportunity to showcase our cutting-edge solutions to a global audience and underlines our commitment to excellence and innovation. We are determined to play our part in making the Games an outstanding success.”
“We are delighted to work with Intercom Dr. Leitner, an Italian company that knows the mountains inside out and reflects the spirit of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. Today a new reality joins the team of our sponsors and becomes the protagonist of a unique event that will return to our country after twenty years. It will be an innovative edition that will leave Italy an important and tangible legacy,” says the Managing Director of Milano Cortina 2026, Andrea Varnier.
Intercom Dr. Leitner S.r.l. is a family-run company with strong international expansion. Since its foundation in 1968, the company based in Northern Italy has successfully positioned itself in different markets. In addition to the ice rink business and the globally well positioned REALICE - Ice Rink Technologies brand, it also operates successfully in the All Terrain (snowmobiles, ATVs and SSVs) and Road & Airport (cleaning and clearing solutions for winter and summer activities on road and airport) sectors. (Stadiaworld, 02.04.2024)
