September 9, 2025 — 40 Years of Climbing Innovation, Discover the Book That Tells It All
Over four decades, EP has helped write the history of climbing:
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The first resin-concrete holds that spread climbing gyms across the world.
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The patented 3D panels that revolutionised wall design.
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The launch of Clip ’n Climb, making climbing fun and accessible for all ages.
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The walls that hosted the Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Olympic Games, and soon Los Angeles 2028.
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Collaborations with legendary climbers, designers, and setters who pushed the limits of creativity.
All these stories—and many behind-the-scenes anecdotes—are now brought together in our anniversary book:
“40 Years: From Innovation to Reference – The Story of Entre-Prises.”
A New Era with a New CEO
As much as this anniversary is about celebrating the past, it is also about building the future. In 2025, Damien Tatangelo takes the helm as CEO of EP Climbing, bringing with him a clear and ambitious roadmap for the next chapter.
The objectives are bold:
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Accelerate innovation across products, services, and markets
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Strengthen sustainability through eco-design, recycled materials, and circular economy practices
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Expand internationally, with a focus on Europe, the US, Asia, and emerging markets such as the Middle East, Africa, and South America
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Make climbing more inclusive by developing solutions for schools, adaptive climbers, and community projects
“Celebrating 40 years of EP is both a moment of pride and a new beginning. Climbing is evolving—becoming more accessible, more international, more structured. Our ambition is to stay pioneers in this changing world: to connect our expertise to every market, innovate faster, and create a future of climbing that is inclusive, sustainable, and inspiring for all.”
— Damien Tatangelo, CEO of EP Climbing
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