Black Diamond Equipment, a leading global climbing and freeride ski brand, is pleased to announce that Shenzhen Himalaya Trading Co. Ltd. has been named the Black Diamond Equipment 2010 Independent Global Distributor of the Year.


“We are very excited to present Shenzhen Himalaya Trading Ltd. with this award,” says Black Diamond Equipment’s International Sales Manager Dave Drulard. “This is the first year that we have done something like this. Shenzhen Himalaya Trading Co. Ltd. finished 2010 with very impressive sales, up a total of 82% overall from the previous year, posting increases in every product category. Jack Lin and his team at Shenzhen Himalaya Trading Co. Ltd. should be congratulated for their passion in promoting outdoor activities in China. They are helping to grow the outdoor industry in a way that deserves a lot of respect beyond great sales figures. We are honored to be partnered with them in China.”


Black Diamond Equipment works with 23 Independent Global Distributors in 25 nations outside of Europe and North America. The first Independent Global Distributor of the Year Award was announced yesterday at the ISPO China show in Beijing, China, and will become an annual recognition from Black Diamond Equipment moving forward.