Italy’s aerospace and defense giant Leonardo and snow-making company TechnoAlpin have entered into significant partnerships for the upcoming 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, set to take place in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo. The two companies will play key roles in ensuring the smooth execution of the Games, leveraging their expertise in communication systems and snow technology.
Leonardo’s Role in Communication Systems
Leonardo will provide cutting-edge communication solutions, supplying radio and multi-technology communication systems to facilitate coordination across the Games’ extensive venues in northern Italy. These systems will be essential in managing events and operations, enhancing the overall experience for both athletes and spectators.
Leonardo CEO Roberto Cingolani expressed pride in the partnership, highlighting how it would help promote Italy’s international image and align with the universal values of sport.
TechnoAlpin’s Contribution to Snow-Making
TechnoAlpin, based in the northern Italian city of Bolzano, will provide snow-making machines to the Milano Cortina 2026 Foundation. This marks the company’s continued involvement in the Winter Olympics, following its role in Beijing 2022. The collaboration underscores TechnoAlpin’s technological expertise and its commitment to the successful delivery of the Games, ensuring optimal snow conditions at the various competition venues.
TechnoAlpin CEO Erich Gummerer emphasized the company’s technological prowess and its dedication to supporting the 2026 Games with state-of-the-art snow-making solutions.
Upcoming Winter Games
The 2026 Winter Olympic Games will be jointly hosted by Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, with events taking place across five other locations in northern Italy. The Paralympic Games are scheduled for March 2026, bringing together athletes from around the world to compete in a variety of winter sports.
