World Industries Acquired by Flojos Parent and Former CEO John Dickinson
SeaJack, the parent company of Flojos, Volatile, and Sbicca, is acquiring World Industries, bringing the skateboard and shoe brand back under the purview of former CEO John Dickinson.
Dickinson served as the CEO of World Industries from 2004 to 2010.
“I’m thrilled to reunite with World Industries, a brand that holds a special place in my heart and with which I’ve had a long and successful journey,” Dickinson said in a statement.
Details of the deal were not included in the release announcing the news.
Founded in 1987, World Industries was one of the first skateboard companies owned and operated by pro skateboarders, according to a news release. It’s known for its fictional characters Wet Willy, Flameboy, and Devil Man. INA International and its wholly owned subsidiary, Golden Viking Sports, acquired World Industries in 2014.
Southern California-based SeaJack launched in 2016 with the acquisition of Flojos. It acquired Palos Verdes Footwear, with the Sbicca, Volatile, and Very Volatile brands, in 2020. It acquired eco-friendly footwear brand Kengos in 2022.
“Our goal is clear, to re-establish World Industries as the top choice for quality, affordable skateboarding equipment, accessories, and lifestyle products for action sports enthusiasts worldwide,” Dickinson said.
