Billabong International Limited is primarily a clothing company that also produces accessories and skateboard products under other brand-names. Founded in 1973 by Gordon and Rena Merchant, the company first traded on the Australian Securities Exchange on 11 August 2000. The name “billabong” is derived from the Wiradjuri word “bilabaŋ” that refers to a “creek that runs only during…
Burton Snowboards is a manufacturer of snowboards.[2][3] Founded by Jake Burton Carpenter in 1977, the company specializes in a product line aimed at snowboarders: snowboards, bindings, boots, outerwear, and accessories. The company’s flagship storeis in Burlington, Vermont.[4] Company overview Burton built the world’s first snowboard factory. It is the largest snowboard brand in the world.[5] Burton products are marketed…