20th December 2002.
Global Surf Industries appoints John O’Connor as Sales Rep for East Coast USA
Today marks the appointment of John O’Connor of Clearwater Florida as our Sales Rep for the East Coast USA. John has been working in the surf industry for a number of years now and is a well known and respected individual. We believe that with John’s involvement Global Surf Industries will become one of the key suppliers of surfboards to our selected retail partners.
John is excited to be coming on board and is keen to get into the market place to provide personalized service for Global Surf Industries. He is also very pleased with both the NSP and GSI’s Polyester board programs – Seven Shortboards, Blue Mini Longboards, Hybrids and Fun Shapes and Modern Longboards.
John can be contacted via email at john@surfindustries.com
20th November 2002.
Global Surf Industries appointed as USA distributor of newsurfproject Surfboards
PUKALANI, MAUI, HI, October 24, 2002 -
Bruce Hansen, Managing Director newsurfproject Hawaii, LLC. is pleased to announce that Global Surf Industries, Inc. of California will be the official importer of newsurfproject surfboards in the mainland USA. Launched in the summer of 2002 NSP has been a hit in Hawaii, Australia and Europe.
The newsurfproject is a line of specialty surfboards aimed at beginners and recreational surfers. The current product line consists of seven boards constructed with top-sheet, thermoforming technology in shortboard sizes: 5'10" & 6'6", funboard sizes 7'6", 7'10" & 8'6" and 9'2" & 10'2" classic longboards. Retail prices from an amazing $279 for the 5'10" shortboard ensures these boards will be loved by beginners. With great support and extra benefits for retailers store owners will be happy selling these boards as well. All boards come with a one year warranty.
Based in Maui, Hawaii, newsurfproject is focused on producing a performance driven, durable and affordable surfboards for the entry and recreational surfing market. Look out for the newsurfproject range in stores on the US mainland from December 2002.
To learn more about the NSP range of boards go to www.newsurfproject.com. NSP boards will be displayed at the upcoming ASR and Surf Expo trade shows,be sure to check them out.
5th September 2002
Global Surf Industries complete major shareholding transaction.
Cobra International today completed the acquisition of a major shareholding in Global Surf Industries. This strategic alliance sees Global Surf Industries become the worldwide sales, marketing and distribution arm of Cobra International for their polyester surfboard program. This venture does not effect any existing distribution agreements with Cobra International.
Cobra International is the only surfboard manufacturer who has obtained the ISO 9002 rating. The extremely stringent ISO rating is an internationally recognized certification assuring our customers of consistency and reliability by focusing on quality control within the manufacturing process.
Global Surf Industries aims to assist surfboard brand owners, who are the core of the surf business around the world, develop a more modern and efficient industry. Key goals for Global Surf Industries are to increase profitability on surfboards for retailers and brand owners. As well as helping brand owners promote and develop their brands and businesses by utilizing the services of Cobra’s state of the art manufacturing facility in Thailand.
