Burton/Volvo Expand Relationship to Europe

Burton Snowboards and Volvo Cars announced a three-year partnership that expands their successful relationship in the United States to Europe. The new partnership focuses on Burton’s world-renowned European snowboard events, including the Burton European Open Snowboarding Championships, the Burton AM Tour and the Burton Demo Tour.

“When it comes to snowboarding events, our goal is to offer riders the best possible competitive events, prizes and experiences,” says Mike Nusenow, Senior Vice President of Global Marketing for Burton. “Volvo’s reputation as one of the most respected and recognized brands in Europe will be a tremendous asset to our efforts to promote snowboarding on the European continent.”

“We share common values within our brands, and are confident that this expanded partnership will benefit all parties,” says Gerry Keaney, Senior Vice President, Marketing & Sales at Volvo Car Corporation. “Burton is a credible brand and well-known for quality and performance within the snowboard community. Winter sports and snowboarding are part of the Swedish culture – and Volvo is a Swedish brand. So from a Volvo Cars perspective this is a way of getting closer to the soul of the Volvo brand. “

Both companies have successfully worked together for four years on events in the United States, including the US Open Snowboarding Championships, and the Burton Demo Tour. Since 2005, the US Open Snowboarding Championships have awarded Volvo cars to the male and female Volvo Most Valuable Rider, giving top snowboarders like Shaun White (USA), Torah Bright (AUS) and Cheryl Maas (NED) keys to new Volvos.

“Volvo Cars and Burton have spent the past four years perfecting our marketing partnership in the U.S. through events such as the US Open of Snowboarding,” says Bryan Johnston, Vice President of Partner Marketing for Burton. “Expanding global partnerships with a highly regarded brand such as Volvo Cars will increase our opportunities to grow the sport on the European continent where winter sports have such a rich history and culture.”