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denver, co (brain) —boa technology, creators of the boa lacing system, has changed its patented technology name from “boa lacing system” to “boa closure system. ” this shift follows recent expansion into non - footwear applications, including the medical and helmet categories .
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in collaboration with its market - leading brand partners, boa is driven to make the world' s best gear even better. boa technology inc. is headquartered in
ryder first engaged boa technology as a strategic partner when boa' s patented and innovative shoe - lacing system was still in development phase, in the late 1990s .
with the shoelace virtually vanquished, denver - based boa technology is targeting velcro and all other latching, tightening and cinching systems .
every boa dial is designed to give you the ideal fit to best leverage all of the amazing technology in your medical device .
boa technology, based in colorado usa, is the developer of the patented, award - winning boa lacing system. the boa lacing system can be found on over five million pairs of footwear around the world .
the denver post named boa technology, makers of the patented, award - winning boa closure system, third on its list of top small workplaces (companies with less than 150 employees). in the same report, boa technology president mark soderberg was honored as top business leader. the... read more
( denver, colo .) —boa technology, makers of the award - winning, patented boa closure system, today was named to outside magazine’s fifth annual “best places to work” list. boa technology was ranked 60th out of 100 selected companies. profiles of the top - ten - performing small, medium... read more
a creative company from day one, boa technology is also committed to intuitive design. in addition to the features and benefits that deliver a dialed - in fit, boa technology’s latest dial development – the l6 reel platform – boasts responsive impact protection and dirt contamination performance. in addition, boa technology is proud to integrate form and function with its custom color program. boa closure system dials can be ordered in translucent, metallic or otherwise customized surface areas to complement any product pairing .
how much do boa technology employees make? glassdoor has salaries, wages, tips, bonuses, and hourly pay based upon employee reports and estimates .
we caught up with the good people at boa technology in their denver offices to talk more about the brand and where they hope to go from here .
gary hammerslag, founder and ceo of boa technology, said, “as awareness of boa technology has expanded, it has grown apparent that application of the system has tremendous potential in many footwear categories and also on non - footwear products. for example, you can now find the boa closure system on helmets by both pro - tec and smith as well as medical braces. ”
on - site boa specialists will retrofit attendees’ shoes with the boa closure system (denver, colo .) —boa technology inc. , maker of the patented, award - winning boa closure system, is giving attendees of this month’s outdoor retailer summer market (or) an opportunity to “get closure”... read more
djo global inc. recently launched a new splinting and spinal bracing product line that uses patented exos thermoformable technology .
the implementation of the boa cft has contributed greatly to facilitating excellent teamwork between boa and ryder .
if you want to know more about how to fit your boa technology supports see the ankle support or knee support with boa closure video or contact us, on 01329 848658 or fill out our contact form, for further information .
the boa technology team has tested more than 2, 900 products through its field testing process, amounting to more than 92, 000 overall hours of rigorous testing under tough conditions. with a focus on innovation and fit, boa technology’s fit lab is a hands - on experience dedicated to product trial and providing brands with the opportunity to co - create .
denver, co - in 2001, boa technology founder gary hammerslag started with one big idea to replace traditional shoelaces in snowboard boots with a faster, more convenient method of lacing up .
footwear veteran alois badegruber will work alongside boa founder gary hammerslag (denver, colo .) —boa technology inc. , maker of the patented, award - winning boa closure system, has hired alois badegruber to head up its european - based sales, marketing and service efforts. badegruber... read more
about boa technology with offices in steamboat springs, denver, colorado, hong kong and chiba, japan, boa technology inc. , is the creator of the award - winning, patented boa closure system. the revolutionary boa® closure system, backed by the dialed in for life guarantee, optimizes product design and enables a more “dialed - in fit”. the ultimate result is superior performance and a level of customizable comfort never before experienced in the sports and medical industry. visit urltoken for more information .
when asked about the state of its brand, each employee at boa technology’s denver headquarters echoes the same sentiment uttered by their industrious founder in the late 1990s: this is only the beginning .
drawing from over ten years of experience creating closure solutions for high performance sporting goods brands, boa has applied its technology to medical bracing products. dial in a whole new level of fit .
about boa® technology: with offices in denver, colo. , austria, hong kong, china, and japan, boa technology inc. , is the creator of the award - winning, patented boa® closure system. the revolutionary boa closure system, backed by the dialed in for life guarantee, optimizes product design and enables a more “dialed - in fit”. the ultimate result is superior performance and a level of customizable comfort never before experienced in the sports and medical industry. urltoken for more information .
award - winning boa closure system is now found on over 26 million products worldwide (denver, colo .) —boa technology inc. , maker of the patented, award - winning boa closure system, was recently named one of the country’s 25 most innovative brands by circleup, a social marketplace... read more
boa technology inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of shawn neville to the position of chief executive officer, effective immediately. boa, a global leader in revolutionizing fit, welcomes neville and his extensive experience in global executive leadership within the footwear and apparel industries .
the boa® technology inc. produce the famous and patented boa® clasp system. . invented to replace the lacing from snowboard - boots. many different production - snowboard, cycling, golf, athletics, outdoor, medicin and worker protection the company was founded ...
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“behind each and every boa dial is a careful, detailed design and production process that ensures each product meets the highest industry standards, ” said boa technology president mark soderberg, a two - time national mountain biking masters champion and avid boa technology user. “innovation is encouraged and celebrated at our company, and the team uses customized machinery to emulate the roughest of conditions, ensuring each product that leaves our team is ready to accompany consumers on any type of adventure. ”
on - site specialists will install the boa closure system on attendees’ shoesjanuary 14, 2014 (denver, colo .) —boa technology inc. , maker of the patented, award - winning boa closure system, is giving attendees at the upcoming outdoor retailer winter market (o. r .) an opportunity to... read more
to celebrate and highlight these milestones of product, industry ingenuity and brand successes, boa technology recently launched a video series highlighting how the boa closure system allows its users to experience freedom of movement and oneness with their gear. whether you defy gravity or prefer the earth beneath your feet, boa technology wants every user to experience absolute freedom. when your gear is simply an extension of who you are, your only job is to do what you do – further and faster .
( denver, colo .) —on sunday the denver post listed boa technology, makers of the patented, award - winning boa closure system, thirteenth on its list of denver’s top small workplaces (companies with less than 150 employees). boa technology was just one of four companies (from the 114 business ranked on the list) profiled in the sunday, april 21st edition of the denver post for its corporate health and wellness program as a major contributor to its creative, fitness - oriented corporate culture .
boa technology' s closure system has been a huge hit on snowboard boots, claiming more than one - third of the market. it is succeeding the shoelace in sport shoes, with more than a dozen using it .
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those early designs evolved into the boa closure system and in 1998, hammerslag founded boa technology to help sell his big new idea to the footwear industry. naturally, the new lacing system appealed to the snowboarding crowd and when it was officially introduced in 2001, he found eager partners in k2 and vans — two companies boa continues to work with to this day .
with rowdy keeping a watchful eye, prototype supervisor tamara white makes a repair at boa technology' s warehouse offices along denver' s south platte river. the company will soon move to a larger space in the taxi development .
boa technology inc. , maker of the patented, award - winning boa closure system found on many brands of premium cycling shoes, is launching its second - ever ride that changed it all contest celebrating the human spirit to push past overwhelming obstacles to achieve lofty goals. two... read more
dallas, tx – december 7, 2016 —dignitana, a world leader in medical scalp - cooling technology, has entered an exclusive partnership with boa® technology, creator of the award - winning, patented boa® system, to produce an adaptive, precision fit cap for use with the dignicap® scalp cooling system. dignicap® was cleared by the u. s. food and drug administration in december 2015, and is the first medical scalp cooling device to receive fda clearance .
every boa dial used in cycling shoes and helmets is designed to give you the ideal fit to best leverage all of the amazing technology in your gear. that way, you can get even more out of what you put in .
boa’s technology is so unique. can you speak to any innovation on the tech? we are always making incremental improvements! with more to come from dial innovation and lace guides. each of our projects take two years of development .
denver, colo. , march 31, 2016 – boa® technology inc. , which began as a basement dream for an entrepreneur in the colorado rockies, has now taken its award - winning boa® closure system to more than 300 brand partners and 33 countries, with over 64 million dials powering product across the globe .
“we are delighted to partner with dignitana and applaud the innovation and clinical rigor that makes them a world leader in scalp cooling therapeutics, ” said bret bostock, global manager for boa technology’s medical division. “we recognize the critical impact that this device brings to cancer patients across the country, and we are enormously pleased that our technology is being used to enhance quality of life for so many in this meaningful way. ”
boa thinks of ryder as a
long - term partner and friend .
the exos form spine bracing system incorporates patented exos thermoformable technology in a modular, prefabricated, semi - universal patent pending design that has boa technology’s advanced closure system, delivering a brace that can be customized to fit a patient while delivering superior support and decompression. the exos form spine bracing line includes five products representing the first in a series of lower lumber spinal orthoses that will include thoracolumbosacral, lumbosacral, lumbar and sacroiliac orthoses .
boa technology has seen their business grow rapidly, and their manufacturing needs have increased accordingly. in march 2006, ryder established a dedicated customer focus team (cft) to deal exclusively with boa business, with a full spectrum of functions including mechanical development, demand management, quality assurance and production material control as well as supply chain management .
the boa system originated in 1998 in the snowboard industry to provide customized comfort and smooth, even closures in boots without pressure points. designed to address deficiencies found in traditional snowboard boot closures, boa innovations opened the door to improved fit and performance in multiple sport categories. today, boa technology provides fit solutions across many industries, including a host of prescription orthotics and prosthetics and over - the - counter support braces. boa’s partnership with dignitana brings it solidly into a new sector of the wearable precision medical solutions .
the boa® technology inc. produce the famous and patented boa® clasp system. . invented to replace the lacing from snowboard - boots. many different production - snowboard, cycling, golf, athletics, outdoor, medicin and worker protection the company was founded 1999 in sreamboat springs, colorado. the clasp system increase functionality, comfort and the individuel accuracy of fit .
all of us at boa are actively involved in the activities our technology enhances. we are riders, hikers, runners, golfers, and cyclists. we get psyched when it snows. we seek singletrack to ride, emerald green fairways to walk, and endless trails to hike .
coming into 2016, boa’s growth will be more evident than ever. with a two - year incubation time to innovate new technology, boa has seen expansion into helmets with oakley, a partnership with new england ropes with burton, an athletic track shoe with new balance, and an adidas tour 360 boost golf shoe, all of which will be hitting shelves this year .
“i am confident that with shawn’s successful track record and passion for innovation, brand building, team building, and this industry, the next chapter of boa will be even stronger, ” said gary hammerslag, founder and chairman of the board of boa technology. “from our humble beginnings in 2001, when we created a breakthrough closure system for snowboard boots, boa now works with over 300 premier brand partners around the world that have created products with over 80 million boa dials, improving how consumers experience fit and performance. and we have only just begun! ”
while building the medical business at boa technology, capra often uncovered opportunities within the custom market that did not fit within boa’s business model of developing mass produced products with its manufacturing partners. “in order to fulfill the demand for boa usage on custom products, which are made individually to each patient, it made the most sense to create a new company that could focus on and support this portion of the medical industry. thus was born, click medical, ” capra added .
with over 25 million boa - powered products worldwide, the award - winning, patented boa closure system is reinventing how shoes, medical braces, equipment, and nearly everything else performs .
for over 12 years, boa technology has been producing the world’s premium closure system that is now used on over 25 million products worldwide on products ranging from snowboard boots to bike shoes, running shoes, golf shoes, hunting and fishing boots, as well as ski gloves, helmets and many others. all boa - powered products are backed by the company’s “ dialed in for life guarantee ” .
“exos is an innovative technology platform that will help drive sustaining and disruptive innovation in new and existing markets, ” steve ingel, president of djo global’s bracing & support business unit, stated in the release .
denver, colo. (march 27, 2014) – boa technology, inc. , and newly incorporated click medical, have partnered to provide solutions for custom orthotic, prosthetic, and adjustable cast medical devices, all powered by the boa® closure system. by providing assembled kits of boa components, specially designed and optimized for certain types of medical devices, click medical enables an orthopedic doctor, a prosthetist or an orthotist to create unique closure and adjustment solutions for the devices they provide their patients. boa will continue to provide its boa closure system to medical brands that produce ready - made medical devices and footwear including ossur, deroyal, 3m, exos and dr. comfort among others .
“when people are athletic, it requires a certain discipline that permeates their whole lives, ” boa technology president mark soderberg, a national mountain - bike champion, told the denver post. the company channels that sports - related discipline and focused work ethic to creative problem solving, innovation and creativity in the workplace .
new office, new hires, new chapter for the innovators of purpose - built closure and adjustment systemsdenver, co – last week, boa technology and zeppelin development broke ground on a 140, 000 - square - foot office building in denver’s rino (river north arts district) neighborhood to... read more
ryder is proud to have worked with boa for the past ten years. we have provided boa with a one - step manufacturing service, performing a range of functions and adding value in diverse dimensions .
boa and ryder got together and studied the concepts and ergonomics of the products, evaluating small - quantity samples by building testing moulds. we channeled resources into working with boa in the product development stage .
the boa m4 system is commonly found on mid - cut boots and should be located on the tongue .
about click medical: based in steamboat springs, colo. , click medical develops innovative medical solutions using boa technology components. click medical solutions make it simple for practitioners, technicians or central fabricators to integrate boa components into superior functioning, custom orthotics, casting, and prosthetic sockets. click patients are empowered to easily adjust, don / doff, and properly fit their medical devices resulting in daylong comfort and excellent performance. urltoken for more information .
dial in the perfect tension for a stable, secure fit. for braces, boa’s circumferential compression helps erase pressure points and expedite injury recovery. for prosthetics, boa delivers an intimate fit and movement that feels more natural .
boa founder gary hammerslag started with one big idea to replace traditional shoelaces in snowboard boots with a faster, more convenient method of lacing up. in 2001, the boa fit system was introduced to the world with our first partners, k2 and vans. since then boa has found a home with many partners across a number of different industries .
actesso are proud to announce the launch of our brand new range of boa technology supports. available for knee and ankle braces, these supports use a unique, patented, closure system for easy and effective application, allowing them to be adjusted to provide a perfect fit. this not only increases the level of support provided but also ensures comfort as long as you need it .
the revolutionary boa closure system, backed by the dialed in for life guarantee®, delivers the ultimate connection between users and their favorite products, transforming their experiences through a fast, customizable and comfortable fit. products powered by the boa closure system can be found in the golf, snow sports, utility, safety, cycling, outdoors, medical and protective equipment categories worldwide. boa technology as a company has also experienced tremendous growth in recent years. the employee headcount increased by 47 percent from 2015 to 2016 and the company now has offices in six countries. in total, its brand partners represent 33 countries across the globe .
the entirely new website, urltoken, will focus on educating consumers about boa, including the varying configurations across products and categories with boa brand partners, as well as provide a platform to communicate new innovations, company news, and events. additionally, as the company continues to stand behind the boa guarantee, customers can easily request replacement parts directly from the website .
if anyone is up to the challenge, it is the team at boa. very few companies have the guts to try and improve on a product that’s existed for more than 5, 500 years. with its innovative shoelaces, boa actually has .
the entirely new website, theboasystem. com, will focus on educating consumers about boa, including the varying configurations across products and categories with boa brand partners, as well as provide a platform to communicate new innovations, company news, and events. additionally, as the company continues to stand behind the boa guarantee, customers can easily request replacement parts directly from the website .
“this year will be very strong for boa, with significant growth and several product launches, ” hammerslag said. “our partners see the inherent added value of having the boa closure system on their products and feel confident that their consumers will, too. ”
“i am very fortunate to be joining boa at this exciting time in its history. i am very impressed with boa’s deep commitment to creating high quality innovative solutions that improve the fit and performance of our brand partner’s products, and i look forward to our next chapter as we invest further in innovation, our brand partnerships, and the boa brand and team, ” said neville .
while boa offers a number of off - the - shelf options for footwear manufacturers, the company often crafts custom solutions to accommodate the specific needs of a new design. this process starts with members of boa’s prototypes team, which focuses not only on ways of refining the existing boa closure system but also on making it work in shoes (and medical products) still in development .
back in the ’90s, boa technology was in a one - room office in sleepy steamboat springs, colorado. industry veteran gary hammerslag started the company when he moved his family to steamboat after a long tenure with ride and k2. his goal was to create a simple closure system that could act as a substitute to traditional laces on a snowboard boot. his first clients: k2 and vans in 2001 .
originating as a business - to - business model, boa has grown with the support of its global brand partners to now provide more emphasis on brand awareness, consumer marketing and education, and the promotion of category - specific features and benefits of boa - powered products .
“proper fit is critical to scalp cooling success, ” said william cronin, ceo of dignitana, inc. . “boa is the uncontested leader in precision fit technology for wearable medical devices, and we are especially excited to announce this exclusive partnership on the eve of the one - year anniversary of our fda clearance. together, we are committed to giving breast cancer patients the best possible option for avoiding chemotherapy related hair loss. ”
originating as a business - to - business model, boa has grown with the support of its global brand partners to now provide more emphasis on brand awareness, consumer marketing and education, and the promotion of category - specific features and benefits of boa - powered products. to reflect the expanded growth, refined innovations, and continued partnerships, boa is excited to share a new corporate branding and visual identity, releasing globally in
“the custom market has embraced the boa closure system because it can easily be adapted to accommodate a huge variety of fit and adjustment challenges. the system allows the medical practitioner to create efficient movement of certain areas of the brace, and / or closure of the brace itself. the patient undergoes a vastly improved user experience that empowers them to easily put on, take off, and adjust their brace, which then leads to better comfort, support and ultimate usage of the product, ” said jimmy capra, ceo of click medical & former director of the medical business unit at boa technology .
the boa cft team is tailored to boa’s specific customer requirements, and enables us to enhance operational efficiency, increase productivity and achieve faster response times. this was in fact the first cft team we were able to bring into play, after developing the new system within the company from 2005 .
boa technology’s headquarters, which recently relocated to denver’s new taxi development near the platte river, has a dog -, bike -, barbeque - and family friendly work environment that encourages employees to incorporate daily fitness and activity into their lives. in addition to moral support, the company gives employees, comprised of bikers, nordic skiers, ultrarunners, triathletes and even snowmobile jumpers, $ 500 annually to support their physical activities, either in the form of classes, gym membership, race entry fees or equipment. boa also offers employees lunchtime fitness and nutrition workshops, outdoor and volunteer activities and profit - sharing benefits .
“in a lot of cases, we think we can do more than velcro, ” said chuck mason, boa vice president of sales and marketing .
the new investment — in addition to paying off initial investors who backed hammerslag’s early vision — will keep boa surging into markets where competition is minimal .
with the successful launch of the boa closure system on medical braces by futuro and exos medical, as well as apparel by marmot, hydration packs by the north face and motorcycle gloves by knox armor, a growing number of product partners are utilizing the boa closure system in new and exciting ways .
the boa fit system sheds the elements so it never weighs you down. and precision engineered laces are built to perform in any environment — guaranteed .
the boa team says of ryder ,
you have a culture that projects high enthusiasm and motivation ,
and this is one compliment which we especially cherish .
powered by the boa closure system, the exos form spine brace combines superior decompression and support with the ability to quickly and easily customize fit. we’ve got your back .
fast forward 15 years and the company, now occupying an industrial four - floor office in the gentrified art district of denver, has their footprint - - no pun intended - - across multiple categories of products distributed throughout the world. “there are currently about 80 million boa dials on the market, ” said a casual steve koestner, warranty and spare part coordinator, a. k. a. un - sung hero, for the brand. to this day, the company stands behind a robust, and almost old - school approach, to customer service. “a few months ago we were contacted by a customer who needed to replace the boa closure system on his vans snowboard boot, ” says koestner. “the boot ended up being one of the first collections of snowboard boots we outfitted with boa technology. ” the 15 - year - old boot, although dusty, still had a working boa lacing system. needless to say, koestner and his team kept the vans boot for the archives and just bought the customer a new pair .
the boa system will be incorporated into the outer neoprene cap, where it provides micro - adjustability and an enhanced level of fit, function and comfort customized for each individual patient. during scalp cooling therapy, which is administered as patients undergo chemotherapy infusion, the boa system will help to ensure complete coverage to assure consistent cooling to all areas of the scalp. boa’s single - handed adjustment makes it easy for clinicians and cappers to fine - tune the fit of the cap at any time throughout the infusion process .
started with one big idea to replace traditional shoelaces in snowboard boots with a faster, more convenient method of lacing up. the innovative platform that resulted, known as the boa
the innovative platform that resulted, known as the boa® system, consists of expertly configured dials, laces, and guides to ensure a precision fit every time. today, boa is the leading expert in fit optimization with over 83 million closure and adjustment solutions in products across golf, athletic, snow sports, outdoor, cycling, utility, and medical .
boa provides replaceable parts at no charge for the life of the product in which we are integrated. in order to support the continuing improvement of boa products and the products of the brands we work with we need the following information in order to provide your parts at no charge. this will also be used as shipping information to get you the parts you need .
at the time, the boa partnership represented a new adventure for ryder, since we were running our brand business and did not have a dedicated division to work with external ems customers. plus, our business focus was entirely on our own electronics products, not plastic closure components like those required by the boa lacing system. nonetheless, we decided to take on the challenge .
with the new brand identity also comes an increased involvement in product design and development, as boa works side - by - side with its brand partners to develop unique fit solutions and achieve the ideal design through customized dial, lace, and guide configurations. by putting passion into practice, boa and its brand partners work collaboratively in making the world' s best gear even better .
in the following year, we allocated an entire production line, a cft office and a customer operation room to boa, in a newly designed area of about 5, 600 sq. ft .
boa’s ultra - durable system doesn’t stretch or flex throughout the day. it’s built to perform in any environment and is guaranteed to last beyond the life of any brace, prosthesis, or medical device .
dial in the perfect fit for more even pressure distribution and better power transfer. with dial placement for zonal fit, and fine tuning down to the millimeter, boa helps you maintain circulation throughout your ride .
the deroyal warrior spine bracing line, powered by the boa closure system, features powerful closure and compression that is easy for the patient to adjust with the turn of a dial. we’ve got your back .
in its first year of production, the dignicap ® system has signed contracts with 53 medical centers across 17 u. s. states. enhanced outer caps featuring the boa system will be available in 2017 .
the exos rapid splint system makes use of a proprietary composite polymer technology to treat acute fractures and injuries that require stabilization. it allows clinicians to reduce the number of steps involved in preparing splints that are applied, according to a company press release. with integrated foam padding and smooth edges, the splints are applied warm and dry to improve the patient experience by offering comfort, protection and the elimination of potentially wound causing, sharp fiberglass edges .
the company’s collaborative approach with its brand partners seems to be a successful one thus far. working closely with companies like adidas golf led boa to become a much sought - after commodity in the golf footwear industry .
is snowboarding still boa’s heritage category? why is this category still so important for the company? absolutely! we were born and bred right here in the mountains of colorado and snowboarding is a permanent and incredibly powerful part of our dna. outside of being a sport that so many of us here at boa® are personally passionate about. snowboarding, as a whole, also still represents a huge part of our overall global business .
doing more and doing it better was what prodded boa founder gary hammerslag, a steamboat springs entrepreneur, to incorporate the vein - threading, plaque - blasting medical wires he invented in the early 1990s into snowboard boots .
the closure system is being used in golf shoes, above, and boa is offering the system in such diverse items as helmets, safety pads, work boots and orthopedic braces as it grows by 30 percent a year .
the technospine scoliosis brace has been specifically developed to reduce pain, improve mobility and reduce degenerative progression in adult scoliosis patients. it features the boa fit system, which allows precise adjustment by the user for optimal comfort and pain relief .
with your growth and new hires, are there any particular people or teams you would like to highlight? expanding the fit lab team and expertise has allowed boa to combine category expertise with boa history and knowledge, to bring integrated fit solutions to our brand partners that address their consumers specific product concerns. our new vp of marketing scott mavis, was one of the first three ride employees before working his way up to a vp marketing level role with k2 / ride .
if you think boa is just some quick fix catalog solution, think again. we work side - by - side with our brand partners to develop unique fit solutions and achieve the ideal design through customized dial, lace, and guide configurations .
launched in december 2017 to enhance the dignicap scalp cooling system, the dignitherm click cap is engineered with the boa system, ensuring a close, precise and uniform fit for optimal results during the scalp cooling process to minimize chemotherapy induced hair loss .
fourteen years later, boa’s game - changing dialed closure system — which employs a reel and steel cable to evenly tighten golf, running, cycling and snow - sport footwear — is in more than one - third of the world’s snowboard boots and growing by 30 percent a year as it succeeds the pull - and - knot shoelace in more than a dozen sports shoes. more than 70 riders in this year’s tour de france are pedaling in specialized shoes laced with boa’s hair - thin cables .
boa’s path over the past decade includes large steps. when it moved from snowboarding into cycling in the early 2000s, it nearly doubled its reach. then, golf shoes doubled the cycling market. then, outdoor shoes. and now, medical and utility .
the acta relief back is designed to eliminate high - pressure areas on the patient' s back, no matter what their deformity may be. to do this, four boa dials allow for the micro - adjustment of zones to reduce pressure of bony prominences .
thanks to a majority investment last month by a san francisco firm, boa is expanding and launching deeper into the medical - bracing and safety - utility industries, offering its dial - to - tighten lacing system in helmets, safety pads, work boots and orthopedic braces .
outside of the office, neville enjoys spending time with family and friends, supporting non - profit organizations in education, mentoring, the arts, and the environment, as well as experiencing boa when in the mountains, on his bike, or on the golf course .
to get a firsthand feel for this budding tech, digital trends recently visited boa’s offices located in denver, colorado. while there, we not only learned about the company’s history but also its stringent testing procedures, approach to design, and unique working relationships with partners .
this page is your one - stop - shop for any repair or replacement needs for your boa - powered products. if you already have your parts, then click on the corresponding animated repair video or repair instruction pdf and start the quick and easy repair process. repair pdfs
the new majority stake by glenbrook consumer partners — an investment firm focused on innovative consumer brands with $ 10 million to $ 40 million equity investments in such brands as jamba juice and under armour — will further elevate boa’s closure system, now found in 100 brands divided into 15 primary categories .
glenbrook managing partner peter breck in a statement said boa “exemplifies all the elements we seek in a partner, ” with “a highly differentiated product offering, attractive and scalable business model, a large market opportunity and, most importantly, an extremely talented, passionate and high - integrity team. ”
other machines in the test lab were built to show just how well the boa closure system handles intense heat, cold, and humidity, while others simulate conditions as extreme as those found on mt. everest or at the north and south pole. one test even immerses a shoe completely in water to determine how well it functions when thoroughly saturated, while another speeds up the aging process of individual parts to judge performance over time. this rigorous testing process gives boa the confidence to extend a lifetime guarantee on its lacing system, which is something typical shoelace manufacturers just don’t offer .
meanwhile, the staff at boa remains focused on continuing to improve its closure system by further slimming down its components and improving overall performance. the system isn’t particularly large or heavy now, but in some markets — including the tradition - rich golf segment– challenges still exist. for instance, some golfers are put off by the unique locking dial, so finding ways to blend it in seamlessly with the shoe while still maintaining comfort and performance, are top concerns. for other sports, it’s all about seeking out performance and durability, two areas in which boa already excels but is constantly advancing .
system, consists of expertly configured dials, laces, and guides to ensure a precision fit every time. today, boa is the leading expert in fit optimization with over 83 million closure and adjustment solutions in products across golf, athletic, snow sports, outdoor, cycling, utility, and medical .
from the very beginning, the relationship between boa and ryder was rooted in mutual trust and respect and a desire for a long term partnership that would be beneficial for both parties. ryder understands that for them to be successful, their customers must be successful and they work on our behalf .
that isn’t to say that boa — or adidas, which was a sponsor of the press tour — is prepared to rest on its laurels. mason denison, global director of adidas golf, told digital trends that the shoe maker is already well into development on its 2018 and 2019 shoes and is keeping its gaze focused beyond even that timeframe. of course, boa intends to play a central role in those future designs as well, using its prototypes team — as well as its fit and test labs — to provide companies like adidas with the support and technical insight it needs to continue making successful shoes .
what are the greatest categories of growth for boa? while we continue to build on our heritage in snowboarding, we' re also excited to bring the same game - changing fit solutions to performance categories like run, golf, and of course, a wide range of snow sports and snow sports equipment .
boa works closely with partners like adidas, and that is a direct result of building the fit lab, a branch of its facility installed two years ago. after a design passes through the prototype phase and gets approval, the new parts head to the fit lab where they’re turned into working models that can be integrated into real - world products. this allows the designers at boa — and partners — to piece together test models of future products months before they are scheduled to ship to stores, giving both parties a chance to see how the individual elements that make up a shoe work in conjunction with one another .
to reflect the expanded growth, refined innovations, and continued partnerships, boa is excited to share a new corporate branding and visual identity, releasing globally in february 2017. the updated branding will debut across a newly launched consumer - focused website, and will be featured in consumer and trade advertising beginning next month .
“they’re what, 50 times, 100 times bigger than all those markets? ” said boa chief financial officer merle mccreery. “we proved we could gain market share in snow, and in these new market categories we are going into, we don’t need to gain nearly as much market share to really grow the revenue. ”
we’re out there with our gear every chance we get — just like you. and just like you, we never settle. that' s why we invented the boa fit system: from the start, we’ve believed that how you experience fit can be improved with innovative design. together with premium partners who share our passion, we continually reimagine and refine .
in 2011, hammerslag, who is now boa’s former ceo and current chairman of the board, also saw a potential for the lacing system to be used in the medical industry. today, the closure is used in a variety of braces, casts, and orthopedic and prosthesis devices, making it easier to dial in a firm, yet comfortable, fit for patients .
whether you rely on your brace, prosthesis, or medical device at work, at play, or simply to help you get where you need to be, boa helps you go further. the ability to make incremental single - handed adjustments throughout the day means you can control pressure and manage fit without ever removing your clothing, brace, prosthesis, or medical device .
unprofessional and slacker culture. no recognition for hard work. if fact you might get canned or laid off for it. there are people in leadership positions based on tenure rather than actual abilities. your patience and tolerance for childish behavior will determine how much you enjoy your boa experience. some days are akin to being the only sober passenger in a car full of drunks .
our products are featured in millions of snowboard boots on mountains around the world. they fine tune fit in the shoes of the world’s best cyclists. they’re in work boots that work 60 hours a week and in medical equipment that works 24 / 7. we started with one big idea, and now there are millions of people worldwide going faster, higher, and further in boa .
once a design clears the fit lab, it is often sent on to the test lab to undergo some serious abuse. the lab pokes, prods, and pushes the lacing system’s various components to their absolute limits to understand how it might perform in the real world. we witnessed stress tests on laces, guides, and dials that demonstrate just how far they perform above and beyond boa’s stringent specifications .
our fit solutions ride in millions of snowboard boots on mountains around the world. they fine tune fit in the shoes of over 100 tour de france cyclists. they’re in work boots that work 60 hours a week and in medical equipment that works 24 / 7. we started with one big idea, and now there are millions of people worldwide going faster, higher, and further in boa. our categories
boa will soon move from its cramped but cool warehouse offices along denver’s south platte river to 23, 000 square feet in the taxi development downriver. the company’s medical sales team has grown from one to three employees. there are plans to add more workers to its 60 - employee roster. in the past year, the company has added 10 “interesting and unique” partners, mason said, that push the company into industries beyond sports .
even on a normal weekday, boa’s headquarters is a hive of activity. the once trendy office space has grown increasingly crowded in recent months as the company added more staff to meet mounting demand for its products. next year, the team plans to relocate to a larger building better suited to accommodate the expanding workforce. in the meantime, employees conduct business in cramped facility, packed with machines designed to test every aspect of the lacing system .
at boa, our people drive everything that we are today, and will become decades from now. we think like owners yet take calculated risks, pushing what' s possible so we can create what' s next. we know the joy of actively pursuing goals, making them realities, and then moving on to the next challenge. if this type of environment sounds rewarding to you, check out our open positions and send us your resume. view available positions
in an effort to fully build out the opportunity surrounding kits for customized products, click medical joined forces with already established revo limb, llc. revo limb integrates the boa closure system into custom prosthetic sockets making sockets adjustable, so there is no need to don and doff liner socks to accommodate daily volume changes. their product and customer base matched the exact target of click medical, and both entities agreed that collectively they would be better served via click medical. thus revo limb’s products and personnel will now operate through click medical .
it’s stories like this that make boa’s growth throughout the past 15 years make sense. the company now employs almost 200 people with a year - over - year increase in hires hovering around 45% , and a 70% increase internationally. “our growth has been amazingly fast, ” says liz moore, marketing manager. “we opened up an emea [ europe, the middle east, and africa ] office to meet increased business demands, and are expanding our presence in denver, austria, japan, korea, a factory office in china, and a distribution center in hong kong. ”
neville joins boa following his role as ceo and chairman of aerosoles group, a leading global footwear company, and remains an active board member of zildjian percussion. he began his career at procter & gamble and visa usa after graduating with honors from the university of denver. his career path turned to the footwear industry when neville joined reebok international in the early 90’s, where he served as vp of usa marketing, gm of reebok france & european operations, and svp & gm of reebok north america. shawn joined footaction usa as ceo and president in 1998, and led keds corp. as president from 2004 - 2008, which was recognized as the global footwear marketer of the year in 2006. shawn also led the successful acquisition of saucony during his tenure at footaction usa. in 2009, neville joined avery dennison as president of its $ 1. 6 billion global retail and information solutions group, which primarily serves the global footwear and apparel industry .
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boa technology inc. , creators of the revolutionary , award-winning boa system , delivers closure and adjustment solutions purpose-built for performance . featured in products across the golf , athletic , outdoor , snow sports , cycling , utility , and medical categories , the patented boa system consists of three integral parts : a micro-adjustable dial , super-strong lightweight laces , and low friction lace guides . each unique configuration is engineered to optimize fit and provide precision , adaptability , and control , and the boa system dials and laces are backed by the boa guarantee . in collaboration with its market-leading brand partners , boa is driven to make the world ’s best gear even better . boa technology inc. is headquartered in denver , colorado with offices in austria , hong kong , china , south korea , and japan . " 
boa technology inc., creators of the revolutionary, award-winning boa system, delivers closure and adjustment solutions purpose-built for performance. featured in products across the golf, athletic, outdoor, snow sports, cycling, utility, and medical categories, the patented boa system consists of three integral parts: a micro-adjustable dial, super-strong lightweight laces, and low friction lace guides. each unique configuration is engineered to optimize fit and provide precision, adaptability, and control, and the boa system dials and laces are backed by the boa guarantee. in collaboration with its market-leading brand partners, boa is driven to make the world ’s best gear even better. boa technology inc. is headquartered in denver, colorado with offices in austria, hong kong, china, south korea, and japan. "
boa technology inc., creators of the revolutionary, award-winning boa system, delivers closure and adjustment solutions purpose-built for performance. featured in products across the golf, athletic, outdoor, snow sports, cycling, utility, and medical categories, the patented boa system consists of three integral parts: a micro-adjustable dial, super-strong lightweight laces, and low friction lace guides. each unique configuration is engineered to optimize fit and provide precision, adaptability, and control, and the boa system dials and laces are backed by the boa guarantee. in collaboration with its market-leading brand partners, boa is driven to make the world ’s best gear even better. boa technology inc. is headquartered in denver, colorado with offices in austria, hong kong, china, south korea, and japan. "