Abacus 5
Abacus 5 is an action sports manufacturing and distribution company that is based out of Shanghai, China. It's known for promoting and expanding the skate and street culture in China since 2000.
| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Manufacturing, Distribution, Fashion, Publishing |
| Founded | 2000 |
| Headquarters | China, United States |
| Products | Skateboarding hardgoods and Clothing |
| Website | www |
It is currently the Chinese distributor for Alien Workshop, Avera Skateboards, Bones Wheels, Habitat Skateboards, Illogical Gravity, Premium Skateboards, and Silver Trucks. Many of these brands are dealing exclusively with Abacus 5 for their Chinese distribution, promotion, and/or production.
History
Founded in 2000, Abacus 5 first started out as an apparel and skateboarding equipment reseller. It later expanded to having its own manufacturing capabilities along with distributorships for well-known US brands.
Now, the company has been expanding into an action sports conglomerate that hosts a variety of services from print production and publishing to consulting and retailing.