Hurley International
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| Founded | 1979[1] |
| Headquarters | Costa Mesa, California |
| Key people | Bob Hurley founder and chairman; Roger Wyett, CEO[2] |
| Industry | Sportswear and Sports Equipment |
| Products | Athletic shoes, apparel, sports equipment, accessories |
| Website | www.hurley.com |
Hurley International is a clothing company located in Costa Mesa, California founded by Bob Hurley. The company puts emphasis on skateboarding, surfing, music, and "fun". The biggest factor in the brand's growth to popularity was the fact that popular pop-punk bands, especially blink-182, would frequently sport Hurley clothing.[citation needed]
The Hurley International Skate Team released the video Hallowed Ground in 2001
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[edit] Company history
Hurley was founded in 1979 by Bob Hurley (along with partner Bob Rowland and Business Manager Joe Knoernschild) as Hurley Surfboards/International Pro Designs (I.P.D.). Bob Hurley was 23 years old. Bob Hurley worked for 5 years as a surf board shaper for various companies; including Lightning Bolt; Wind-an-Sea and Wave Tools. While becoming known as one of the premiere shapers in Southern California, Hurley licensed the U.S. rights to the up-and-coming Australian surf brand Billabong (clothing), and formed Billabong USA in 1983. Founding Partners in Billabong USA besides Bob Hurley were Bob Rowland (General Partner along with Bob Hurley), and as limited partners - Chip Rowland, Mike Ochsner, Joe Knoernschild, Tom Fletcher, and Bill Hurley. In 1998 the U.S. licensing rights for Billabong were up for renewal after the Company had grown to over $70M in sales in America. The USA management team decided to not renew the USA license for Billabong USA - and in 1998 Hurley International was born. Founding working Partners of Billabong USA Bob Hurley, Joe Knoernschild, Mike Ochsner, and Bill Hurley transitioned over to Hurley International. Billabong USA's designer; Lian Murray, also became a partner with the newly created Hurley International.
On February 22, 2002, the Company was sold to Nike, Inc. for an undisclosed amount of money,[3] and after many outcries from the surfing community for brand independence[citation needed], the brand still maintains relative autonomy to this day from its Nike parent. Hurley's Corporate Headquarters are in Costa Mesa, California, USA.
[edit] Team
[edit] BMX
Mike Escamilla
[edit] Motocross
Carey Hart, Ivan Tedesco, Dan Ratliff, Josh Summey, Arto Green
[edit] Snowboard
David Carrier-Porcheron, Megs Pischke, Brendan Farrell, Jeaux Hall, Kevan Haggins
[edit] Skateboard
Bob Burnquist, Cara-Beth Burnside, Andre Genovesi, Nilton Ferreira Neves, Diego Bucchieri, Kris Markovich, Paul Otvos, James Atkin, Morgan McDole, and Og de Souza.
[edit] References
- ^ Hurley History. Retrieved on 2008-06-02.
- ^ Nike names new CEO for Hurley. The Oregonian (October 9, 2007). Retrieved on 2008-06-02.
- ^ Nike Buys Hurley. EXPN.com (February 25, 2002). Retrieved on 2008-06-02.
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