History
The IASC was established in 1995 by Jim Fitzpatrick, with the goal of promoting skateboarding, increase participation, saving its members money and educating the community about skateboarding. Its members include skateboard manufacturers, distributors, skatepark designers and contest organisers.
Its current board of directors includes representatives of Dwindle Distribution, Sole Technology, Wabsono International, Transworld Skateboarding, DVS Shoes, Sector 9, Black Box, Nike Skateboarding, Element, Tum Yeto (Tod Swank), The Skateboard Mag, DC Shoes, Vans and Blitz Distribution (Per Welinder).
Read more about this topic: International Association Of Skateboard Companies
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