Under this partnership, it was able to build a local state-of-the-art factory and expand its reach as the world’s leading surfboard brand. The iconic surfboard brand based in Carpinteria, CA was founded by Al and Terry Merrick in 1969 and purchased by Burton Snowboards in 2006 to help Channel Islands focus on providing high quality boards designed to push the limits of performance surfing. “A lot of the staff at CI have been here their entire adult lives, so it feels natural to us that the business becomes an employee and team rider run model.” “We’re extremely grateful for our time with everyone at Burton, they’ve been nothing but good to us over the last 14 years-and continue to be incredibly supportive during this transition,” explains Scott Anderson, CI’s General Manager for the last 25 years. “We look forward to the day when CI returns home to the Merrick family, and we know the brand will be in good hands with Britt Merrick, Scott Anderson and the dedicated employees and teamriders at Channel Islands.” “For my family and all of us at Burton, this is a very happy ending to Burton’s chapter in the Channel Islands Surfboards’ history,” said Donna Carpenter, owner of Burton Snowboards. CI Surfboards LLC is led by Al Merrick’s son, Britt and is joined by family members, senior management team, employees and team riders in the company’s new form.īurton Snowboards has agreed to terms for the sale of Channel Islands Surfboards brand to CI Surfboards LLC, which is led by Britt Merrick and comprised of senior members of the Channel Islands management team, employees and teamriders. All employees, management and athletes at Channel Island Surfboards will remain in place. Channel Islands Surfboards Bought Back From Burton By Merrick Family, Staff + AthletesĬI Surfboards LLC has acquired the brand Channel Islands Surfboards from Burton Snowboards, with the sale due to complete in early 2021.
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