ScorpionEXO’s
History

2001-2003

2004-2010

2011-2015

2016-2020

2021-Current

Foundation and Early Expansion

In 2001, KIDO Industrial established its Motorcycle Helmet Division, marking the company's entry into the helmet industry. By 2003, KIDO had expanded internationally by opening a US office in California, launching the ScorpionEXO brand, and establishing the US subsidiary, Scorpion Sports Inc. Furthermore, the company established KIDO Sports an R&D facility in Korea, and a manufacturing plant in China, laying the firm foundation for future growth.

-KIDO lndustrial established motorcycle helmet division (2001)

-Opened USA office in California and started ScorpionEXO brand(2003)

-Established KIDO Sports and R&D facility in Korea, factory in China (2003)

Achievements and International Presence

Between 2004 and 2010, KIDO Sports achieved significant industry recognition. In 2006, the company ranked 2nd on the Overall Helmet Satisfaction Index by J.D. Power and Associates and earned a Top 3 ranking overall. That same year, KIDO Sports received certification from the Korea Industrial Technology Association (KOITA) and established Scorpion Sports Europe branch, forming the European subsidiary, Scorpion Sports Europe SAS (SSEU). The EXO-700 helmet received multiple awards including Motorcycle Helmet of the Year, Honorable Mention from WebBikeWorld.

-Ranked 2nd on Overall Helmet Satisfaction Index by J.D. Power and Associates (2006)

-KOITA (Korea Industrial Technology Association) Certified (2006)

-Established European subsidiary SSEU (Scorpion Sports Europe SAS) (2006)

-Honorable Mention, Motorcycle Helmet of the Year. WebBikeWorkd - EXO 700 HELMET (2009)

Continued Innovation and Accolades

From 2011 to 2015, KIDO Sports continued to innovate and receive accolades. The EXO 750 Air Helmet was ranked in the Top 5 Full Face Helmets by Moto Journal in 2011. In 2014, the EXO-500 won the Readers’ Choice Award by Motorcycle Product News and was praised by Moto Magazine for its technical excellence and quality-price ratio. The EXO-R2000 won the PowerSports Business “Nifty Fifty” Award and the Editors’ Choice Award by PowerSports Business. Additionally, the EXO 900X Helmet received the Editors’ Choice Award by Motorcycle Product News. In 2015, Scorpion Sports was recognized as Best Brands by Europa (Trophy BV) Ossendrecht.

-Top 5. Full Face Helmets, Moto Journal - EXO 750 Air HELMET (2011)

-Readers’ Choice Award. Motorcycle Product News - EXO 500 HELMET (2014)

-Best Technical Mark & Best Quality Price Ratio. Moto Magazine - EXO 500 HELMET (2014)

-Editors’ Choice Award. PowerSports Business - EXO R2000 HELMET (2014)

-Editors’ Choice Award. Motorcycle Product News - EXO 900X HELMET (2014)

-Best Brands ScorpionEXO by Europa (Trophy BV) Ossendrecht (2015)

Market Leadership and Strategic Partnerships

Between 2016 and 2020, KIDO Sports solidified its market leadership. The COVERT Helmet won the Editors’ Choice Award by Motorcycle Product News in 2016, and the EXO AT 950 Helmet received the Editors’ Choice Award by PowerSports Business in 2017. The EXO-510 Air was listed as one of the Top 5 Full Face Helmet recommendations by Motorrad Magazine. KIDO Sports also entered a strategic distribution partnership with Western PowerSports (USA). In 2019, the EXO-R1400 was selected as Reader’s Favorite Sportbike Helmet, and the Covert Tactical Vest won the PowerSports Business “Nifty Fifty” Award.

-Editors’ Choice Award. Motorcycle Product News - COVERT HELMET (2016)

-Editors’ Choice Award. PowerSports Business - EXO AT 950 HELMET (2017)

-Top 5 Full Face Helmet, Motorrad Magazine – EXO-510 (2017)

-Entered distribution partnership with Western Powersports (2017)

-Readers’ Favorite Sportbike Helmet, EXO-R1400 (2019)

-Covert Tactical Vest got the winner of PowerSports Business “Nifty 50” Award (2019)

-Editors’ Choice Award. “Nifty 50” Award – Stealthpack jacket (2020)

-Covert Tactical Vest“Nifty 50” Award (2019)

Expansion and Strengthening Partnerships

From 2021 onwards, KIDO Sports has continued to expand its global footprint. The KIDO Sports VINA factory began production in Phu Ha, Vietnam, in 2021, enhancing the company’s manufacturing capabilities. Additionally, KIDO Sports extended its distribution partnership with Western PowerSports (WPS) in the USA, further strengthening its market presence and ensuring continued growth and innovation.

-KIDO Sports VINA factory started production in Puha, Vietnam (2021)

-Extended distribution partnership with Western PowerSports (WPS), USA (2021)

-Winter/Spring 2022 Award. “Nifty Fifty” Award – EXO-GT930 Transformer (2022)

Our mission

ScorpionEXO exists to challenge the status quo of the motorcycle helmet and accessory market with innovative and intelligently designed products that change the way people think about their gear.

Our identity

At ScorpionEXO we believe that quality, value, and profitability are not mutually exclusive. We create products that enhance our customer’s experiences and change the way they think about their gear. Relentlessly, we strive to destroy boundaries. We are committed to the fundamental principles of partnership, profitability, and progress. We believe in sustainable profitability through mutual growth and dedicated communication. Our team is our core strength, and customer satisfaction is our core focus. Our Brand is more than just a logo.

The Big Nest

ScorpionEXO’s flagship factory is a state-ofthe-art, 86,000 sqm. facility, staffed by up to 600 skilled technicians, each dedicated to crafting the world’s best protective headgear. Virtually every capability needed to create world-class helmets is located at this one amazing facility, including both fiberglass/Kevlar™ and polycarbonate shell molding, EPS liner manufacturing, liner sewing, water-decal production, clean-room paint booths, drying rooms, assembly, packaging and shipping.

Some helmet brands simply private-label helmets purchased from generic manufacturers while others sub-contract major portions of their manufacturing to smaller vendors. ScorpionEXO does not – because we want to control every detail in creating the best motorcycle helmets to deliver superlative quality, confidence-inspiring integrity, and high efficiency. This attention to detail is proven by the fact that every ScorpionEXO motorcycle helmet is ECE 22-06 certified. In only a few years ScorpionEXO has become one of the Top 5 Leading Motorcycle Helmet Brands in the North American market.

RESOURCES

A

kido sports head office seoul

B

kido international office, la, usa

C

scorpion sports europe, strasbourg, france

D

geosung sports product co., ltd. qingdao, china

E

kido sports vina co.,ltd

Contact us

Offices

A

HEADQUARTERS

Kido Sports Co., Ltd.

395, Gonghang-dero, Gangseo-gu, Seoul 07590, Rep. of Korea

Directions
B

USA BRANCH

SCORPION USA

12145 Mora dr. Unit #13, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670, USA

Directions
C

EUROPE BRANCH

Scorpion Sports Europe

5 Rue Gutenberg 67720, Hoerdt, France

Directions

Factories

D

CHINA FACTORY

Qingdao Geosong Sports Product Co., Ltd.

No.17 Wenhua Road Jimo City, Qingdao, China

E

VIETNAM FACTORY

Kido Sports Vina Co., Ltd.

Lot CN06, Phu Ha Industrial Zone, Ha Thach commune, Phu Tho town, Phu Tho province, Vietnam

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