Abacus 5
Private | |
Industry | Manufacturing, Distribution, Fashion, Publishing |
Founded | 2000 |
Headquarters | China, United States |
Products | Skateboarding hardgoods and Clothing |
Website | Official Website |
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.
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.