About BMBW Bent Metal Binding Works is a consortium of engineers, designers and lifelong snowboarders dedicated to bringing to life the world’s best binding. Our 40-year legacy of environmental minded composite expertise and innovation is built into our Revolutionary Cube “The world’s fastest forward lean adjuster” and Patented Flex Control Drive Plate binding system. BMBW […]
About BMBW
Bent Metal Binding Works is a consortium of engineers, designers and lifelong snowboarders dedicated to bringing to life the world’s best binding. Our 40-year legacy of environmental minded composite expertise and innovation is built into our Revolutionary Cube “The world’s fastest forward lean adjuster” and Patented Flex Control Drive Plate binding system. BMBW is part of the Mervin MFG Group and our zero hazardous manufacturing facility located at the base of the Olympic mountains in Sequim Washington is North America’s largest and longest running board manufacturer.
Nidecker, a fifth-generation family-owned business based in Rolle, Switzerland, opened as a manufacturer of wooden wheels in 1887. The company introduced its first production snow- sliding products in 1912 and transformed into a dedicated snowboard company in 1984. For over 40 years it has produced innovative boards, boots and bindings designed in the Swiss Alps.
The long-term partnership will see both brands utilizing Nidecker’s patented baseplate mechanism and LSR strap system while bringing their own distinctive design approach to the highback, forward lean and footbed. The result combines the proven convenience and performance of Supermatic® with each brand’s signature look and feel.
Nidecker’s game-changing Supermatic® binding system, which has seen explosive growth since its launch three years ago, is set to reach even more riders as Bent Metal Binding Works (BMBW) and Salomon announce they will incorporate the technology into their 2025/26 binding lines.
About Nidecker
Thierry Kunz, Brand Lead at Nidecker, believes these partnerships will help shape the future of the sport: “We’ve long believed in the potential of speed entry bindings to transform snowboarding, and by collaborating with other respected brands like Salomon and Bent Metal, we can introduce more riders to this technology. Whether you’re an experienced rider looking to maximize your time on the mountain, or a newcomer drawn to the convenience, Supermatic® makes snowboarding more accessible and enjoyable.”
For Pacific Northwest-based BMBW, the licensing deal opens up new creative opportunities. “Our team is fired up about bringing the Lightning Supermatic® to the Bent Metal line,” says Pete Saari, Co-Founder. “This system has made riders everywhere rethink what’s possible with speed entry. Paired with our own tech like our revolutionary Cube, it mates the world’s fastest and easiest to use forward lean adjuster with the world’s fastest and easiest binding technology. Ride the Lightning”
About Salomon
“Discussing snowboarders’ growing need for convenience in bindings with our product team, we realized collaboration was the way to go,” says David Adamczewski, R&D Manager at Salomon snowboards. “Reaching out to our Swiss friends at Nidecker was the natural choice. Their system’s performance and seamless compatibility with our boot range made it an easy decision. We’re thrilled to provide our customers with a product they can trust.”
Founded by Francois Salomon in the heart of the French Alps in 1947, Salomon SAS is a major brand in outdoor sports equipment with a focus on mountain sports lifestyle. Designing snowboard products for 30 years, Salomon has established itself as a leader in the global snowboard market by utilizing quality and innovation as a cornerstone in product design and maintaining a team of athletes representing the full spectrum of snowboarding.
