| 词条 | Hard Yakka |
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Hard Yakka is an Australian clothing company. It was founded in 1935 as D. K. Laidlaw & Sons Pty Ltd, but later adopted the name "Yakka", reportedly derived from an Aboriginal word for work. The name has since has entered the Australian vocabulary.[1] The company is one of the largest suppliers of work wear in the southern hemisphere, providing a large range of products. Since it inception, the company has expanded its work wear ranges to include Foundations, Legends, Koolgear, Protect FR and 3056: Born in Brunswick. The company also supplies a range of accessories and safety footwear. Hard Yakka was acquired by Pacific Brands in 2007, then later was acquired by Wesfarmers as part of the Workwear Group in 2014.[2] Hard Yakka was the outfitter of the 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games and the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.[3] References1. ^http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/laidlaw-david-kersell-10771 {{Wesfarmers}}2. ^http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-08-26/pacific-brands-quits-hard-yakka-after-another-heavy-loss/5696876 3. ^http://www.bandt.com.au/media/hard-yakka-official-supporter-gold-coast-2018-commonwealth-games 4 : Wesfarmers|1935 establishments in Australia|Clothing brands of Australia|Clothing companies established in 1935 |
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