Pelican Products

ColorCase and Pelican Join Forces for Exclusive Event During SHOT Show 2024

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240123045572/en/
    The collaboration aims to create a unique and engaging atmosphere for SHOT Show participants.
  • The event will feature a special opportunity to view Pelican’s vast array of cases personalized by ColorCase.
  • Also, all SHOT Show attendees will receive a 20% discount on products with their SHOT Show badge.
  • The collaboration with Pelican adds another layer to what we believe will be a standout event at SHOT Show 2024."

Phil Gyori Named Chief Executive Officer of United Sports Brands

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Monday, January 8, 2024

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- United Sports Brands is pleased to announce the appointment of Phil Gyori as Chief Executive Officer. Phil most recently served as the CEO of Pelican Products, and has also held past senior leadership roles at top outdoor and lifestyle brands such as Bushnell and Nike. Phil's appointment comes in the weeks following United Sports Brands' acquisition by Norwest Equity Partners, which closed on November 20, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- United Sports Brands is pleased to announce the appointment of Phil Gyori as Chief Executive Officer.
  • Phil's appointment comes in the weeks following United Sports Brands' acquisition by Norwest Equity Partners, which closed on November 20, 2023.
  • Gyori has over 30 years of executive and management experience and a proven track record of driving rapid business growth.
  • Tony Armand, Partner at Norwest Equity Partners, says, "We are thrilled to bring Phil on to lead the United Sports Brands team.

United Sports Brands Rejoins Norwest Equity Partners Portfolio

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Monday, November 27, 2023

Norwest Equity Partners (“NEP”), a leading middle market investment platform founded in 1961, has acquired United Sports Brands (“USB” or the “Company”), a dynamic portfolio of category-defining sporting goods and active lifestyle brands.

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  • Norwest Equity Partners (“NEP”), a leading middle market investment platform founded in 1961, has acquired United Sports Brands (“USB” or the “Company”), a dynamic portfolio of category-defining sporting goods and active lifestyle brands.
  • With a collection of six unique brands — Shock Doctor, McDavid, Cutters, Nathan, PEARL iZUMi, and Glukos — USB is dedicated to advancing athletes with best-in-class sports performance and protective products.
  • NEP’s history with USB brands dates to 2008, when it acquired Shock Doctor as part of its consumer products portfolio.
  • NEP sold Shock Doctor to Bregal Partners in 2014, which subsequently turned into United Sports Brands after expanding the brand portfolio through numerous acquisitions under Armand’s leadership.

Zircon Corporation Appoints Bob Shortt as President of Global Sales and Marketing to Drive International Growth

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Monday, December 18, 2023

CAMPBELL, Calif., Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Zircon Corporation , a wholly owned subsidiary of ZRCN Inc. (ZRCN), today announced the appointment of Bob Shortt as President of Global Sales and Marketing.

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  • CAMPBELL, Calif., Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Zircon Corporation , a wholly owned subsidiary of ZRCN Inc. (ZRCN), today announced the appointment of Bob Shortt as President of Global Sales and Marketing.
  • "We welcome Bob to our senior team as we drive the global growth of our hand-tools business and also introduce advanced data-driven technical solutions for a broader range of specialized applications," said John Stauss, Chief Executive Officer of ZRCN.
  • "The potential for expansion into new markets is immense and I am honored to be a part of the team that will drive Zircon's growth globally."
  • Earlier in his career, he held senior management positions at Waterpik Technologies, CSK Auto Corporation, and Black & Decker Corporation.

Pelican Products Appoints Kari Taylor as Chief Executive Officer of Peli BioThermal

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

MAPLE GROVE, Minn., Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pelican Products Inc. announced today the appointment of Kari Taylor as CEO of Peli BioThermal.

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  • MAPLE GROVE, Minn., Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pelican Products Inc. announced today the appointment of Kari Taylor as CEO of Peli BioThermal.
  • Peli BioThermal, a subsidiary of Pelican Products Inc., is a leader in the cold supply chain, providing temperature-controlled packaging and service solutions to the global life sciences industry.
  • Taylor has been serving as an advisor to Peli BioThermal since June.
  • She will work closely with James "JC" Curleigh who was recently named Chief Executive Officer of Pelican Products, Inc.
    "Kari Taylor brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the leadership team.

Taking a hard look at the asset package

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023

According to the complaint, Valeant Pharmaceuticals’ 2015 acquisition of Paragon Holdings reduced competition for polymer discs (aka buttons) used to make three types of rigid gas permeable (hard) contact lenses.

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  • According to the complaint, Valeant Pharmaceuticals’ 2015 acquisition of Paragon Holdings reduced competition for polymer discs (aka buttons) used to make three types of rigid gas permeable (hard) contact lenses.
  • Valeant will divest the assets and business to a newly-created entity headed by the former president of Paragon Holdings.
  • The proposed order is a reminder that the FTC carefully tailors its remedies to resolve the competitive problem created by the merger.
  • (p. 38) Comments on this or any aspect of the revised Guidelines are due by December 1, 2016.

Pelican Products announces Monica Rigali as Senior Vice President of Product & Marketing

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023

TORRANCE, Calif., April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pelican Products Inc., the global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance protective cases, lighting systems, and rugged outdoor gear, welcomes Monica Rigali to the company as Senior Vice President of Product & Marketing.

Key Points: 
  • TORRANCE, Calif., April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pelican Products Inc., the global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance protective cases, lighting systems, and rugged outdoor gear, welcomes Monica Rigali to the company as Senior Vice President of Product & Marketing.
  • Monica Rigali joins Pelican Products as SVP of Product & Marketing.
  • In her role, Rigali will oversee the planning, development and execution of the overall marketing strategy and long-term product roadmaps for all Pelican product categories.
  • Rigali most recently served as Vice President, Global Brand Management at JanSport/VF Corp where she led product creation, marketing, merchandising and global brand strategy.

ColorCase Opens Flagship Store in Town Square Las Vegas

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Friday, April 14, 2023

ColorCase™ , an authorized Pelican™ distributor with one of the largest inventories of cases and accessories nationwide, today announced the grand opening of its flagship brick-and-mortar store in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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  • ColorCase™ , an authorized Pelican™ distributor with one of the largest inventories of cases and accessories nationwide, today announced the grand opening of its flagship brick-and-mortar store in Las Vegas, Nevada.
  • The store is located at 6677 S Las Vegas Blvd.
  • “Our Town Square location is a game changer, as this will make customizing a Pelican case more accessible and fun for customers,” said Adam Gerard, Vice President and co-founder of ColorCase.
  • We're looking forward to being a destination for those visiting Las Vegas and for locals who want to personally experience the customization process.

Pelican Products Partners with Lyra Health to Expand Mental Health Services for Employees

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Tuesday, January 3, 2023

TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pelican Products Inc., the global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance protective cases, temperature-controlled packaging systems, lighting systems, and rugged outdoor gear, announced a partnership with Lyra Health to expand high-quality mental health services for employees.

Key Points: 
  • TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pelican Products Inc., the global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance protective cases, temperature-controlled packaging systems, lighting systems, and rugged outdoor gear, announced a partnership with Lyra Health to expand high-quality mental health services for employees.
  • "In response, Pelican is committed to providing high-quality mental health solutions for our diverse employee populations around the world with Lyra.
  • By partnering with Lyra Health, we're taking a critical step forward in destigmatizing mental health."
  • Through Lyra, Pelican Products employees will have access to high quality, evidence-based mental health care resources including therapy, coaching, and an on-demand self-care resource library.

PELICAN LAUNCHES 8QT COOLER LUNCHBOX

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022

TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pelican Products, Inc., the global leader in rugged, mission-critical protective cases and coolers, released the Pelican™ 8QT Personal Cooler. Built with premium features and Pelican's legendary DNA, this superior lunchbox cooler offers all-day cold retention.

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  • The Pelican 8QT Personal Cooler offers all-day cold retention, multi-zone storage, and a built-in ice pack
    TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Pelican Products, Inc., the global leader in rugged, mission-critical protective cases and coolers, released the Pelican 8QT Personal Cooler.
  • Built with premium features and Pelican's legendary DNA, this superior lunchbox cooler offers all-day cold retention.
  • The Pelican 8QT Personal Cooler is an ideal lunchbox to keep food or drinks cold for a day on the job, range, or trail.
  • For more information about the Pelican 8QT Personal Cooler, visit: www.pelican.com/discover/coolers/personal-coolers/
    Pelican Products, Inc. is the global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance protective cases, temperature-controlled packaging solutions, advanced portable lighting systems and rugged gear for professionals and outdoor enthusiasts.