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Billabong International Acquires Sector 9 Skateboards

This just in from Australia: Billabong International announced it has acquired Sector 9 skateboards from Co-founders Steve Lake and Dennis Telfer. The acquisition includes Gullwing trucks. Billabong expects Sector 9 to contribute approximately 2% to the company’s overall sales in 2008-09.

josh hunter
Tuesday, July 1st, 2008 | 1,502 views | 26 Comments »
Billabong Re-signs Jamie Anderson

Billabong is proud to announce its continued sponsorship of pro snowboarder sensation Jamie Anderson, re-signing a multi-year contract.

Press Release
Wednesday, June 11th, 2008 | 149 views |
Gold Coast’s Kira Surf Gets Picked Up by Billabong

 According to a story posted May 23 by the Australian goldcoast.com, Billabong has purchased the iconic Gold Coast retailer Kira Surf - a move that helps Billbong continue a major expansion to its international headquarters in Burleigh. Kira Surf, which was founded only four years after Billabong in 1974, has been a major part of [...]

kailee bradstreet
Thursday, May 22nd, 2008 | 448 views | 1 Comment »
MGMT To Perform June 4 at Billabong’s 2nd Annual Design For Humanity

The event boasts a spectacular runway fashion show featuring one-of-a-kind celebrity designs, a photography and art exhibit and auction, a special live performance by MGMT, sounds by DJ Steve Aoki, and much more.

Press Release
Monday, May 19th, 2008 | 478 views | 1 Comment »
Billabong Named One of Nine Hottest Retailers by ICSC

According to a worldwide member survey by ICSC, nine retailers - including Billabong - were chosen to have the “hottest” concepts and will receive the award during ICSC’s Global Retail Real Estate Convention, RECon, on Tuesday, May 20, 2008, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Press Release
Thursday, May 15th, 2008 | 375 views |
Transworld Surf Presents The Cali Rally: 500 Missions, 832 Miles, Winner Takes All

Starting July 10, teams from Hurley, Lost, Volcom, and Billabong will travel up the coast performing the most outrageous and creative stunts that the minds at Transworld SURF could devise.

Press Release
Wednesday, April 30th, 2008 | 408 views |
Brand List Announced for ASR Holiday

ASR Holiday 2008, held May 28 and 29 at the Orange County Fair and Exposition Center, will feature such brands as Roxy, Quiksilver, Billabong, Element, Rip Curl, Fox, Alpinestars, Ipath and many more.

Press Release
Monday, April 28th, 2008 | 423 views |
SIMA Announces Nominees for 2008 SIMA Image Awards

The Surf Industry Manufacturers Association (SIMA) announced Monday, March 24, the list of nominees for the sixth annual SIMA Image Awards, the only awards program that gives the surf industry the opportunity to recognize fellow surf industry companies for their outstanding contributions to the industry.

Press Release
Monday, March 24th, 2008 | 690 views |
Canadian Surfer Sepp Bruhwiler Joins Billabong Team

OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE: Billabong has reached into the Canadian market to acquire its newest surfing talent, Tofino’s Sepp Bruhwiler. Bruhwiler has been a strong force in Canadian waters for years, and has started to turn heads in the international scene with magazine coverage of his powerful style.

“Having Sepp on our program is going to really help [...]

Press Release
Thursday, March 20th, 2008 | 245 views |
2008 ASP World Champs Crowned

The 2008 ASP World Champion’s Crowning Awards went off without a hitch. Top surfers, their families, industry executives and icons convened Feb. 21 for a special night to recognize the achievements of athletes on the 2007 ASP tours.

josh hunter
Thursday, February 21st, 2008 | 586 views |
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