BLK (sportswear)
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Sporting goods |
| Founded | 1 January 1999 |
| Founder | Kim Brant |
| Headquarters | Gold Coast , Australia |
| Parent | World Rugby Specialists (until 2016), Esperança Timor Oan-led investor group (from 2017) |
BLK—an acronym for Beyond Limits Known—is an Australian company specializing in the production of sporting goods, established in 1999 on the Gold Coast, Queensland.
History
BLK originated as the Australian division of KooGa before being rebranded from KooGa Australia by its founder Kim Brant in 2011. It is important to note that KooGa New Zealand operated autonomously and had no ownership connection with either KooGa Australia or BLK.
Acquisition
In November 2016, World Rugby Specialists, the parent entity of BLK, underwent external receivership. Subsequently, in January 2017, a group of investors from Fiji and East Timor, spearheaded by the oil and energy company Esperança Timor Oan, purchased BLK during its financial restructuring.
Sponsorships
BLK acts as an official outfitter and sponsor for a range of sports teams, athletes, organizations, and competitions.