Freesport Corp.

What Freesport Corp. does

Freesport Corp. is a Taiwanese-headquartered B2B manufacturer of board sports equipment, founded in 1977 in Taipei as FREE CHINA CO. LTD. The company operates two wholly-owned production facilities in mainland China — a 30,000 sqm plant in Kunshan (established 1998) focused on snowboard manufacturing including 2D/3D CNC wood core machining, lamination, finishing, and lacquer painting, and a 15,000 sqm plant in Dongguan (established 1992) producing ski liners, snowboard boots, figure skates, ice skates, roller skates, and protective equipment. Its product portfolio spans snowboards, skateboards, longboards, snow skates, kiteboards, wakeboards, skis, skates, golf bags, and accessories, supported by proprietary technologies including Isocore high-density material, sustainable wood core systems, basalt fiber reinforcement, sandwich construction, and 360-degree steel edges.

The company operates primarily as an OEM/ODM partner for global sports brands, with long-standing manufacturing relationships with Salomon, Nordica, Benetton, DBX, Burton, and HEAD dating to 1998-2000. Revenue is generated through wholesale to international distributors, direct B2B OEM contracts, and a dealer/agent membership portal. The company also sells own-brand products (FREESPORT Snowboards registered in California, FREESPORT Skates) and launched a Freesport-branded ski line in the Chinese consumer market in 2010, including retail shops in Beijing, Harbin, and Yabuli, and a Learning to Ride program. Global reach is supported by a multilingual website in English, Japanese, Spanish, and Russian, and a Trade Asia portal association.

Freesport is privately held with no disclosed external funding, no parent company, and no public listing. Ownership appears to remain with the founding entity, with growth funded through reinvested earnings. The listed headcount of 1-10 reflects the Taipei corporate office only; production workforce is embedded in the Chinese factory operations. The company maintains an in-house testing laboratory and complete production lines from raw material processing to final packaging.

Name

Freesport Corp.

Legal name

FREESPORT CORP.

Website

https://www.freesport.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Freesport Corp. is a Taiwanese-founded (1977) B2B manufacturer of snowboards, skateboards, longboards, skis, kiteboards, and skates, operating two Chinese factories (45,000 sqm) as an OEM/ODM partner for global brands including Salomon, Nordica, Benetton, DBX, and Burton.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Snowboard & Board Sports Equipment Manufacturing

NAICS

Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing (33992), Sporting and Recreational Goods and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423910)

SIC

Sporting & Athletic Goods, Nec (3949)

akta.pro primary industry

Winter Sports Equipment Distribution (Ski, Snowboard, Ice) (CRAOAJAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Motorsports & Powersports Gear & Accessories Retail (CRAMABAN), Ski & Snowboard Equipment Retail (Skis, Boards, Boots, Bindings, Poles) (CRAMAJAA)

Keywords

• OEM snowboard manufacturing
• Board sports equipment
• Skateboard and longboard production
• Kiteboard and wakeboard manufacturing
• Ski and skate liner production

Headquarters

HQ city

Taipei

HQ country

Taiwan

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Board Sports Manufacturing & Sales: Manufactures and sells snowboards, skateboards, longboards, kiteboards, and related equipment. Operates as OEM/ODM partner for global brands and produces own-brand products. Revenue generated through wholesale to distributors, direct B2B sales to brands, and international trade.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Freesport Corp. is a Taiwanese board sports manufacturer that designs and produces snowboards, skateboards, longboards, kiteboards, wakeboards, skis, snow skates, figure/roller/ice skates, ski liners, snowboard boots, bindings, and related accessories through OEM/ODM partnerships with global brands and its own FREESPORT brand. The company operates two wholly-owned factories in China (Kunshan and Dongguan, totaling 45,000 sqm) and serves international distributors, dealers, and rental shops.

Product overview

Freesport Corp. is a professional sports board manufacturer established in 1977, offering a comprehensive portfolio of boards and sporting equipment. The company operates two manufacturing facilities in China (Kunshan and Dongguan) and serves as an OEM/ODM partner for global brands including Salomon, Nordica, Benetton, DBX, and Burton. The product portfolio centers on snowboards (including Freeriding, Freestyle, Rental, Women-specific, Youth/Kids, and Wood Veneer categories), complemented by skateboards (complete setups and individual components), longboards, snow skates, water boards (kiteboards and wakeboards), skis, skates (figure, roller, and ice), golf bags, and accessories. The snowboard line includes numerous branded models such as Spooky, Giraffe, Penguin, Destiny, Cherry Blossom, Peony, Selfie, Suitcase, Monster, Flyer, Neon, Morph, Naja, Blast, Chrome, Bushi, Twist, Explo, Xpace, and Crisscross, with specialized variants for different riding styles and user segments. The company positions itself as a one-stop manufacturer offering complete product development, design, and production services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FREESPORT (Snowboards): Premium static snowboards registered in California, USA; manufactured in Kunshan, China.
• FREESPORT (Skates)
• Freesport Skis

Products and services

• FREESPORT Snowboards Complete snowboard line covering Wood Veneer, Freeriding, Freestyle, Rental, Women-specific, and Youth/Kids categories, manufactured for OEM partners and under the FREESPORT brand for global brands, distributors, and rental operators.
• Completed Skateboards & Skateboard Components Complete skateboards (7.75-inch to 8.25-inch) and individual skateboard components including decks, trucks, wheels, riser pads, bearings, bushings, and hardware, manufactured for global brands and distributors.
• Completed Longboards Complete longboards in pintail, drop-through, and surf-skate designs (35 to 40 inches) with 7-ply or 8-ply maple construction, aluminum trucks, PU cushion hubs, and branded grip, for cruising, carving, and surf-skate riding.
• Kiteboards Kiteboards for kitesurfing and water sports, featuring concave or 3D base designs, UV protection, fiberglass reinforcement, 360-degree steel edges, and ABS tip/tail/sidewall construction.
• Wakeboards Wakeboards for wakeboarding and towed water sports, produced under OEM partnerships and own brand.
• Alpine, All-Mountain, Freestyle, and Junior Skis Skis in Alpine, All-Mountain, Freestyle, and Freeride Junior categories, including complete packages with Tyrolia bindings, manufactured for OEM partners and sold under the FREESPORT brand in China.
• Snow Skates 35-inch snow skates with TPE plastic decks, full EVA foam grip, printed graphics, and grooved channels for riding on smooth snow surfaces without lift access.
• Figure Skates, Ice Skates, and Roller Skates Figure skates for artistic ice skating, ice skates, and roller/inline skates, manufactured at the Dongguan factory and supplied to OEM partners and wholesale distributors globally.
• Ski Liners Ski liners produced under OEM partnership with HEAD and supplied through the Dongguan manufacturing facility.
• Snowboard Bindings Snowboard bindings connecting rider's boots to the board, manufactured by Freesport and supplied to OEM partners and distributors.
• Snowboard Boots Snowboard boots providing comfort, support, and control, manufactured by Freesport for OEM partners and wholesale distribution.
• Grip Tapes Longboard and skateboard grip tapes with UV printing on clear backing, providing firm grip with water, heat, and fade resistance.
• Golf Bags and Golf Accessories Golf bags and golf equipment accessories manufactured by Freesport for OEM partners and distribution.
• Roller Wheels Replacement wheels for roller skates, manufactured at the Dongguan facility.
• Protective Equipment & Injection Molded Parts Protective equipment and injection molded parts for ice hockey and other sports, produced at the Dongguan factory's injection molding department.

Quantifiable outcome

• Manufacturing facilities spanning 45,000 sqm with professional production and testing capabilities
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HEADcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 January 2000Persuaded HTM to transfer HEAD ski liner production from Europe to Freesport's Dongguan factory in 2000, enhancing the company's equipment and sewing technology expertise.
• TyroliaminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 January 2000Ski binding brand, mentioned as part of product offerings 'Skis + Tyrolia bindings'.
• SalomoncoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 January 1998Major global ski and snowboard brand partnership for OEM manufacturing of snowboarding equipment. Production moved to Freesport's Kunshan facility in 1998.
• NordicacoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 January 1998Italian ski and snowboard equipment brand partnership for OEM manufacturing of snowboarding products.
• BenettoncoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 January 1998Global sports brand partnership for OEM manufacturing of snowboarding equipment.
• DBXcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 January 1998Snowboard equipment brand partnership for OEM manufacturing.
• BurtoncoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 January 1998Major US-based snowboard brand partnership for OEM manufacturing of snowboarding equipment.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Burton Snowboards: Burton is the largest US snowboard brand with in-house manufacturing and is concurrently a key OEM customer of Freesport. Both manufacture snowboards using similar construction methods (wood cores, fiberglass, ABS sidewalls) and serve similar product categories. Highly comparable as a vertically integrated snowboard manufacturer with own-brand and OEM operations.
• Mervin Manufacturing: US-based manufacturer of Lib Tech, GNU, and Roxy snowboards. Operates own factories with proprietary construction techniques (Mervin Merv-A, Basalt) and direct-to-consumer brand sales. Directly comparable as an integrated snowboard manufacturer with own brand and OEM/ODM capabilities.
• Nidecker Group: Swiss snowboard and binding manufacturer that owns Jones Snowboards, NOW, Yes, and Nidecker brands. Operates manufacturing and serves both OEM partners and direct brand customers. Comparable as a vertically integrated board sports manufacturer with multiple proprietary brands and snowboard production expertise.
• Capita Sports: Austrian snowboard manufacturer producing premium boards under its own brand and for OEM partners. Uses sandwich construction, wood cores, and sintered bases. Highly comparable to Freesport as a pure-play snowboard manufacturer with similar technical capabilities and OEM/ODM service model.
• Elan: Slovenian ski manufacturer with production facilities and own-brand products plus OEM partnerships. Manufactures alpine, freestyle, and junior skis using wood cores and advanced materials. Comparable as a winter sports manufacturer with OEM/ODM experience and technical construction expertise.
• HEAD Sport: Austrian ski, snowboard, and tennis equipment manufacturer; Freesport manufactures HEAD ski liners since 2000. Operates own brands and supplies OEM partners. Comparable as a vertically integrated winter sports equipment maker with whom Freesport has long-standing OEM partnership.
• Nordica: Italian ski and boot manufacturer; Freesport manufactures snowboards for Nordica since 1998. Part of the Tecnica Group. Comparable as a winter sports equipment manufacturer engaged in OEM relationships with Freesport and operating own brand in overlapping categories.

Broad incumbents

• K2 Sports: US-based winter sports conglomerate owning K2, Völkl, Marker, Dalbello, Line, and Backcountry Access. Larger, more diversified manufacturer with global production footprint. Comparable as a winter sports equipment manufacturer with multiple brands and OEM/ODM relationships in ski and snowboard categories.
• Rossignol Group: French manufacturer of Rossignol, Dynastar, and Lange brands across skis, snowboards, and boots. Operates own production facilities and serves global markets. Comparable as a vertically integrated winter sports manufacturer with both own-brand and OEM capabilities.
• Atomic (Amer Sports): Austrian ski manufacturer owned by Amer Sports, producing alpine, cross-country, and touring skis. Operates own production facilities with advanced materials expertise. Comparable as a large international ski manufacturer with OEM/ODM capabilities and global brand presence.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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