AKU’s founder has passed away
Galliano Bordin, the founder of AKU, has passed away after a long illness. He was 85 years old. The son of shoemakers, Bordin founded the Italian brand of trekking and outdoor footwear in 1955. The company was initially called Dinsport, but the new AKU brand replaced that name and associated ...
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