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Who owns Burton Snowboards?
Donna Carpenter owns Burton Snowboards and chairs its board. Her sons serve as directors, and son George works in the business. The company has been family-owned since Jake Burton Carpenter founded it in 1977.

Is Burton Snowboards publicly traded?
No. It is privately held, a Vermont Benefit Corporation, and a certified B Corporation. It does not publish financial results.

Where is Burton Snowboards headquartered?
Burlington, Vermont, where about 350 people work at its campus including the Craigs R&D center. Offices also operate in Austria, Japan, Australia, Canada, and China.

How many employees does Burton have?
Roughly 800 to 1,000 worldwide including its China joint venture, with about 350 in Vermont.

What is Burton's relationship to the B Corp movement?
In 2019 Burton became the first snowboard company to earn B Corporation certification, after converting to a Vermont Benefit Corporation legal structure that requires balancing profit with employee, community, and environmental interests.

Does Burton only make snowboards?
No. While boards, boots, and bindings are the core, it also makes technical outerwear, helmets and goggles under the anon label, apparel, and accessories.