PRESS RELEASES

21. January 2005
Polar AXN300 And AXN500 Outdoor Computers Win a Honorary Mention in Fennia Prize 2005 Design Competition
Polar Electro has been awarded the honorary mention of its outstanding design in Fennia Prize 2005 design competition.

10. March 2005
Polar AXN Outdoor Computers - Success Continues
At this year's IF design awards ceremony at CEBIT exhibition in Hannover, Polar was awarded in the category "Product design" for the outstanding product design and innovative wireless technology of the Polar AXN500 Outdoor Computer.

4. August 2005
adidas And Polar Introduce The World's First Completely Integrated Training System
Polar Electro, the innovative leader in heart rate monitoring, and adidas, one of the world's leading sports brands, have formed a partnership that will introduce the world's first completely integrated training system.

21. October 2005
Polar's New Range of RS Running Computers Revolutionise The Training Experience For Beginners
What is this allure of the marathon? It is an inspirational and irresistible combination of trials for the body and the mind.

21. October 2005
New Colorful Polar Fitness Models Attract Especially Female Clients
The global market leader in fitness heart rate monitoring shows again the way and renews the category to attract more and more active fitness enthusiasts.

16. February 2006
Polar/adidas Cooperation Wins Top Runner's World Award
The Polar adidas cooperation has been awarded the "Running Accessory of the Year" Award at ISPO winter 06 by Runner's World, the world's leading running magazine.

4. September 2006
Running Computer Adds New Dimension to Training And Competing
RS800sd from Polar Electro Aids Technique Development by Measuring Running Efficiency.

23. February 2006
Polar RS200 Running Computer Wins iF Design Award For Excellent Lifestyle Design
Polar RS200 has been awarded the iF Design Award 2006 in Leisure/Lifestyle category. iF Design Award is one of world's key design competitions and a benchmark for outstanding design.

7. November 2006
Olympic Medical Institute Validates Polar RS800 Running Computer And Training System
Polar Electro announced today that the preliminary findings from a validation study run by the Olympic Medical Institute of London report the unique features and technology in the RS800 Running Computer make it a very powerful training tool for athletes.

23. November 2006
adidas-Polar Integrated Ttraining System Awarded 'Best of Gear' by National Geographic Adventure
A hat trick of awards for Polar's RS800sd Running Computer.

7. February 2005
Revolutionise Your Ride - Polar Launches New Cycling Computers at ISPO
Polar Electro is well-known for providing many of the world's greatest cyclists with the training and racing tools they need to stay ahead of the pack.

16. February 2005
Polar Electro Sets Up Sales Company in the UK
Polar Electro has announced today that it has decided to in-source its sales and marketing functions in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland.

14. June 2005
Polar Electro Announces the Appointment of Malcolm Douglas as Managing Director of Polar Electro UK Ltd.

9. February 2007
Polar. Listen to Your Body. Brand Review Based on Consumer Studies
Polar Electro has carried out a major brand review in order to renew its way to talk to its target groups.

31. August 2006
New Tour Tested Cycling Computers Combine Measurements from the Body, Bike and Environment
Polar Electro, pioneer and leading innovator of sports instruments and heart rate monitors, today announced two new products for professional and elite cyclists: CS400 and CS600.

11. September 2006
Polar CS400 Cycling Computer Wins at Eurobike
Design Award Goes to Polar at International Bicycle Trade Exhibition

5. February 2007
Are You Getting Enough Exercise to Maintain Your Health?
According to the World Health Organisation at least 60% of the global population fails to achieve 30 minutes of moderate intensity exercise every day; an amount the American College of Sports Medicine recommend for basic health maintenance.

4. October 2007
Polar Announces Compatibility With Microsoft HealthVault
Polar Heart Rate and Training Information To Be Shared Within Microsoft HealthVault.

9. February 2007
Polar Electro Celebrates 30 Years of Innovation
In 1977 Professor Seppo Säynäjäkangas founded a company to pioneer the development, manufacture and marketing of wireless heart rate monitors for sports professionals.

5. February 2007
Polar Electro Adds GPS to RS800 Training System
The Polar RS800 training system, in stores last fall, gave runners and serious endurance athletes the most complete heart rate based training solution yet.

27. November 2007
Polar named "Official FIS Timing Partner for Cross-Country and Nordic Combined World Cups"
The International Ski Federation (FIS) and Polar Electro Oy, the pioneer and leader of heart rate training systems, announced a new cooperation whereby Polar will become an official "FIS Partner" and the "FIS Official Timing Partner for Cross-Country and Nordic Combined World Cups."