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Burton - About the company

Burton is an acquired company based in Burlington (United States), founded in 1977 by Donna Carpenter and Jake Burton Carpenter. It operates as a Designer and manufacturer of snowboarding equipment and apparel. The company has 721 active competitors, including 48 funded and 73 that have exited. Its top competitors include companies like Adidas Group, PUMA and Under Armour.

Company Details

Designer and manufacturer of snowboarding equipment and apparel. It designs and produces snowboards, boots, bindings, and related apparel for men, women, and children. The company also offers a range of accessories, including bags, protective gear, and tools. Product lines cater to various skill levels and riding styles, encompassing both performance-oriented and recreational gear. A focus on innovation and quality is evident in its product development.
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Email ID
*****@burton.com
Registered Address
Burlington, Vermont
Key Metrics
Founded Year
1977
Location
Burlington, United States
Stage
Acquired
Ranked
Employee Count
500 - 999 as on Mar 01, 2026
Investment & Acquisitions
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Exit Details
Acquired by Philips (Aug 20, 2010)

Burton's acquisition details

Burton got acquired by Philips on Aug 20, 2010.
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Burton's funding and investors

Burton has not raised any funding rounds yet.

Burton's founders and board of directors

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The founders of Burton are Donna Carpenter and Jake Burton Carpenter. John Lacy is the CEO of Burton.
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Burton's employee count trend

Burton has 500 - 999 employees as of Mar 26. Here is Burton's employee count trend over the years:
Employee count trend for Burton
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Burton's Competitors and alternates

Top competitors of Burton include Adidas Group, PUMA and Under Armour. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of Burton, ranked by Tracxn score:
Rank
Company Details
Short Description
Total Funding
Investors
Tracxn Score
1st
Logo for Adidas Group
Adidas Group
1924, Herzogenaurach (Germany), Public
Internet first brand of sportswear apparel for men and women
-
73/100
2nd
Logo for PUMA
PUMA
1948, United States, Public
Retailer of clothing, shoes, and accessories for men, women, and kids
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72/100
3rd
Logo for Under Armour
Under Armour
1996, Baltimore (United States), Public
Online retailer of athletic apparel, footwear, accessories, and sports equipment
-
68/100
4th
Logo for Gymshark
Gymshark
2012, Solihull (United Kingdom), Series A
Performance-focused activewear brand creating functional, stylish gym and athleisure clothing
$261M
68/100
5th
Logo for Lululemon
Lululemon
1998, Vancouver (Canada), Public
A brand offering premium sportswear and activewear for men and women.
$195M
67/100
6th
Logo for The North Face
The North Face
1968, Uvalde (United States), Acquired
Internet first brand of sportswear apparel for men and women
-
66/100
7th
Logo for Wilson
Wilson
1914, Chicago (United States), Unfunded
Internet first brand of sportswear apparel & equipment for men and women
-
-
65/100
8th
Logo for Vuori
Vuori
2015, Encinitas (United States), Series C
Online retailer of athletic clothing and activewear apparel for performance
$1.27B
65/100
9th
Logo for Outdoor Voices
Outdoor Voices
2013, Austin (United States), Acquired
Online retailer of technical apparel for recreation and athletic activities
$65.7M
64/100
10th
Logo for Reebok
Reebok
1958, Boston (United States), Acquired
Athletic footwear and apparel brand that designs and manufactures products for various sports and lifestyle activities
-
-
63/100
35th
Logo for Burton
Burton
1977, Burlington (United States), Acquired
Designer and manufacturer of snowboarding equipment and apparel
-
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48/100
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Burton's Investments and acquisitions

Burton has acquired Alien Workshop. Burton has not made any investments as of now.

Reports related to Burton

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News related to Burton

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Media has covered Burton for a total of 2 events in the last 1 year, 1 of them has been about partnerships and 1 about people movement.
Burton Snowboards CEO John Lacy departsFashion NetworkApr 08, 2026Burton
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