Burton Snowboards has aquired DNA Distribution manufacturers of skate brands Alien Workshop, Habitat, and Reflex. DNA will continue to be based in Dayton, Ohio and led by founder and CEO Chris Carter.

"We are very excited to bring the DNA family of brands to Burton - a company that we truly respect," says Chris Carter, Chief Executive Officer for DNA Distribution.  "Burton clearly leads their market in terms of team, innovation, marketing and values. Joe, Mike and I look forward to leveraging Burton's strengths to reach the full potential for the DNA brands: Alien Workshop, Habitat and Reflex."