Flip Moves To NHS
Blair Alley
- December 02 2008
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Yesterday, Santa Cruz, California-based NHS announced Flip Skateboards as its latest brand. Read on for the official press release.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE- NHS Announces Distribution of Flip Skateboards
Dec 1, 2008- Santa Cruz, Calif. NHS, one of skateboarding’s largest and most successful manufacturer/distributors, is proud to welcome Flip Skateboards to its brand roster. NHS will utilize its global sales and distribution reach to realize Flip’s full potential as a dominant skateboard brand.
Bob Denike, President and CEO of NHS had this to say, “The addition of Flip strengthens our position to be the #1 skateboard supplier in the industry. The NHS strategy is simple; strong brands across all categories, innovative product development and working with the best pro skaters; past, present and future. The Flip brand together with the global Flip team are a powerful and welcome addition to the NHS group. And frankly, it’s about f*#king time!” “With Flip’s move to NHS and the upcoming “Extremely Sorry” video release, all the pieces of the puzzle are now in place to put Flip right at the top!”
Kelly Jablonski, CEO- Ultimate Distribution, Canada “Flip and NHS, 2 of the biggest and best skateboard companies in the world, have now joined together making NHS a 1-stop shop!”
Chris Allen, President- Shiner, UK “We are really excited to welcome Flip Skateboards to the NHS family,”
Holly Anderson, NHS Senior Sales Manager. “The Flip addition diversifies our brand selection even more. We truly satisfy all our customer needs with the industry’s leading deck, wheel, and truck brands.” “The timing of the NHS-Flip agreement is actually really good- our sales team is stronger than it’s ever been and our ability to deliver product globally is running smoother than ever. Flip heavily strengthens NHS without cannibalizing sales of our existing brands and product.”
Jeff Kendall, VP- NHS “I am proud and honored that the rich histories of both NHS and Flip Skateboards have come together. With the support of NHS and the strength of the Flip brand and team it’s a win-win situation. The timing could not have been more perfect!”
Geoff Rowley, Pro Skater, co-owner - Flip Skateboards Jeremy Fox, Flip founder, says
“This move makes perfect sense for the Flip brand as well as for NHS as our new distribution partner, and we feel that there is great synergy between the two companies both in terms of business direction and commitment to skateboarding.”
About NHS Inc.
NHS Inc. was founded in 1973 by Richard Novak, Doug Haut and Jay Shuirman. NHS Inc. is Independent Truck Company & Apparel, Krux Trucks, Ricta Wheel Dynamics, Mob Grip, Nor Cal Clothing, Creature Skateboards and sh#t, Santa Cruz Skateboards, Surfboards, Snowboards & Apparel, Bullet Skateboards & Safety Gear, Skateboarding Is Not A Crime, designarium and Strangenotes.com. For more information about NHS Inc. and our brands, visit nhs-inc.com.
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December 2nd, 2008 at 6:55 pm
Maybe this is why Arto jumped ship to Alien??
December 2nd, 2008 at 7:05 pm
blitz is bogus any ways
December 3rd, 2008 at 12:38 am
naw, arto left to be under the whole burton family.
December 3rd, 2008 at 12:39 am
not a good fit…
December 3rd, 2008 at 8:21 am
please get a freaking editor.
December 3rd, 2008 at 10:59 am
Does this mean that they’re made with different wood??
December 3rd, 2008 at 11:28 am
i think it might mean new wood/better decks.in the buyer’s guide
geoff said flip will use P2 deck construction or be one of the first.only santa cruz has used it i believe and they’re under nhs.
December 3rd, 2008 at 11:30 am
yeah it does. be made out of the same stuff as creature and santa cruz decks which is a good thing. blitz was rubbish!
December 3rd, 2008 at 8:54 pm
Santa cruz is so underrated..Congrats to flip this is a great move..
December 4th, 2008 at 1:21 am
BLITZ IS GOING TOTAL LOST! BAKERS LEAVING SOON TOO BAKER BOYS
AND ALL THE OTHER COMPANYS AINT SELLING GAME OVER
December 4th, 2008 at 7:33 am
everyone says blitz sucks but thats where they make bakers, birdhouse, hook ups, and skatemafia. idk man.. yeah i can see baker leavin to go to baker boys with deathwish and brigada.. it makes sense.
December 4th, 2008 at 8:59 pm
I wonder if Alex Moul (long-time Flip rider and current Santa Cruz pro) had anything to do with it? Santa Cruz is good though. Very good boards. It was hard to break them even before they started doing all that fancy construction. A little heavy but that’s the trade off.
December 5th, 2008 at 4:30 am
particularly interesting given this interview last month with j strickland on 48 blocks.
http://www.48blocks.com/jstrickland/
December 7th, 2008 at 11:01 am
Arto went to Alien as a retirement package, same reason apples left circa for globe. lots of money so they can just live to skate instead of skating to live..
December 10th, 2008 at 1:59 am
A great move, Flip has the sickest team and Santa Cruz the best history, cannot wait for the Extremely Sorry video.
July 10th, 2009 at 6:29 am
hell yea man NHS makes strong boards the new flip one will last longer for sure