Burton
Designs and manufactures snowboards, winter apparel, and outdoor gear.
Company facts
- Founded
- 1977
- Employees
- 1,000
- Headquarters
- United States
- Type
- Private
- Subsidiaries
- Anon Optics, Analog, Gravis
About
Burton, founded in 1977 by Jake Burton Carpenter, is a leading global brand that designs, manufactures, and sells snowboards, boots, bindings, and outdoor apparel. The company operates from its headquarters in Burlington, Vermont, with international offices in Austria, Canada, China, and Japan, and is renowned for its commitment to innovation, quality, and the outdoor lifestyle. Burton’s product portfolio spans boards, boots, bindings, goggles, helmets, technical outerwear, apparel, and bags, offering athletes and enthusiasts gear that blends performance with style. As a certified B-Corporation, Burton prioritizes social responsibility and sustainability, integrating environmental stewardship into every stage of design and production. The company’s culture of fun, progression, and community engagement differentiates it as a pioneer in the snow sports industry.