Brunton, Inc.
founded 1894
Brunton, Inc. began in 1894 in Riverton, Wyoming with D. W. Brunton's introduction of the Brunton Pocket Transit. The company manufactures outdoor gear, including backpacking and camping equipment, binoculars, and recreational navigation aids.
In 1996 the Swedish company Silva Production AB bought Brunton, Inc. Ten years later Silva was itself bought by Fiskars Corporation, of Finland. In December of 2009 Brunton was again sold, to Fenix Outdoor AB of Sweden.