Nelo (MAR Kayaks Ltda) is a Portuguese company that designs and manufactures kayaks and canoes.[1]

NELO
IndustryBoat manufacturing
Founded1978
FounderManuel Ramos
Headquarters,
Key people
Nuno Mendes, Pedro Fraga
ProductsCanoes, Kayaks, Rowing shells, Boat Equipment
Number of employees
150
Divisions[1]
WebsiteNelo.eu

Nelo was founded in 1978 by Manuel Alberto Ramos (known as Nelo by his friends and family), a former paddler himself and the first Portuguese Canoeing National Champion.[2]

The original focus on canoeing expanded into other water sports as well, most notably the manufacturing of rowing shells.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Nelo Olympic Games Report Archived 19 August 2012 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 3 January 2013
  2. ^ Nelo About Us page Archived 4 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 3 January 2013
  3. ^ "About Nelo – Nelo Rowing". Retrieved 19 August 2024.
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