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Ringing in a new facility

Apr 9 - 15, 2014
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Bell Racing Helmets is to relocate its global research and development and manufacturing operations to the Bahrain International Circuit (BIC).


A new high-tech facility will be built within the BIC’s existing grounds, as part of a wider new development plan which aims to attract major motor sport-related businesses to the Sakhir circuit complex.
The BIC has earmarked a total of 1 million sq/m of land which it will dedicate to such projects.
Bell is a global leader in the manufacturing of racing helmets, supplying many of the world’s leading drivers, from Formula One and karting to GT racing and rallying. The move will create in excess of 100 new jobs in the kingdom, together with existing staff relocating from across the globe.
The new facility is expected to start production in 2015.
Zayed R. Alzayani, Chairman of the Bahrain International Circuit, said: “We are delighted that a world leading name such as Bell has decided to come and base itself at the BIC, which underlines our position as the home of motor sport in the Middle East.
“The aim of our new commercial development plan is to attract further top motorsport-related businesses to the BIC, so that we can build on our position as a great venue to also become a hub for innovation and excellence.”






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