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  "name": "Union Binding Company",
  "description": "Union Binding Company is a specialized manufacturer of snowboarding bindings, recognized for its focus on product durability and material innovation. Unlike many competitors, Union focuses almost exclusively on bindings, maintaining an in-house R&D and manufacturing facility in Italy known as 'The Box'.",
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  "baiScore": 72,
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  "category": "Sporting Goods",
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    "website": "unionbindingcompany.com",
    "founded": "2005",
    "headquarters": "Colico, Italy / Seattle, WA, USA",
    "pricing_model": "One-time purchase (Premium Retail)",
    "core_products": "Snowboard Bindings, Replacement Parts, Accessories",
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    "target_markets": "Snowboarders (Park, All-Mountain, Freeride), Professional Athletes",
    "employee_count": "Not publicly available",
    "funding_stage": "Not publicly available",
    "subcategory": "Snowboarding Hardware"
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      "Custom Hardware Modification: For high-performance or professional riders, custom modifying hardware or using niche boutique hardware."
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      "most durable snowboard bindings",
      "snowboarding gear for professionals",
      "forged carbon snowboard bindings",
      "how to mount snowboard bindings",
      "Pre-packaged Board Sets: Buying boards that come pre-packaged with non-specialized bindings from big-box retailers."
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