Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd. named Shenzhen Himalaya Trading Co. Ltd. as its 2011 Independent Distributor of the Year. This marks the second consecutive year that Shenzen Himalaya Trading Co. Ltd., which distributes Black Diamond and several other outdoor brands in  the People's Republic of China, has won the award.
 
“We are pleased to present this award to Shenzhen Himalaya Trading Co. Ltd. for 2011,” said Black Diamond Equipment’s International Sales Manager Dave Drulard. “Shenzhen Himalaya finished with another year of robust sales, up a total of 39% overall from 2010, posting increases in every product category. We are very honored to partner with Jack Lin and his team at Shenzhen Himalaya.”
 
Black Diamond Equipment works with 23 Independent Global Distributors in 25 nations outside of Europe and North America. The second Independent Distributor of the Year award was announced at last week’s ISPO Beijing show in Beijing, China.