Abstract: A business to business (B2B) exchange is provided that includes a web server. The web server includes multiple showrooms and order services. Each seller has at least one showroom to market his merchandise to multiple buyers. Order services receive and process orders for merchandise purchased by a buyer. The use of the web server enables the sellers to utilize just-in-time manufacturing in which smaller lots of merchandise are constantly produced, enabling continuous delivery rather than infrequent large shipments. Just-in-time manufacturing allows sellers to respond to market demands and trends, as well as modify styles mid-season or introduce new styles. The B2B exchange provides multiple services such that the amount of resources required for a buyer and a seller to establish and maintain multiple relationships is reduced, enabling business expansion opportunities for both. The B2B exchange provides relationship building services, marketing and order placement services, and transaction enabling services.

Abstract: A snowboard and the like with very low weight and high mechanical strength, comprising a core made of foamed plastics which is arranged between a lower layer and an upper layer of fabric impregnated with epoxy resins. The core can be shaped and rigidly coupled to the layers by molding in a heated mold. There is also provided a base with a corresponding lamina, associated with the lower layer, and a topskin element associated with the upper layer.