Headquartered right in the middle of the Upstate paddling scene in Greenville, S.C., Confluence Outdoor is the parent company of seven distinguished brands: Perception, Dagger, Wilderness Systems, Boardworks, Mad River Canoe, Harmony Gear and Adventure Technology. Confluence brands represent an exceptionally broad spectrum of kayaks, canoes, standup paddle boards, and accessories for every market, and with a heritage spanning more than 40 years, this family of brands encompasses everything you need to connect with the outdoors and find the freedom we believe can only be found on the water. Confluence Outdoor is also dedicated to the sport of paddling, both for the sport of paddling and the environment. With boats being created daily right here in Greenville, SC, we are committed to continuing to produce and manufacture here in the USA. We are also continually looking for ways to moving our support outside the office, and Confluence’s brands represent a greater cause and standard than the everyday recreational product. The driver for the growth and longevity of these brands and our company as a whole, however, is the people that make up Confluence Outdoor. From the grassroots energy evident by rows of kayak-filled rooftops in our South Carolina parking lot, to the wetsuits hanging in our California office, into the engineering room walls filled with accolades for the manufacturing and management team, the dedication to quality and innovation is evident in every square inch of the facility, from the top executive to the newest team members. Here at Confluence, we believe success looks like this: our more than 380 passionate and talented employees working together towards a simple, common goal of being a group dedicated to getting more people on the water for a lifetime of enjoyment.

Sukano is a global specialist in the development and production of additive and color masterbatches and compounds for polyesters, biopolymers, and specialty resins. The company is driven by expertise and devotes its technical knowledge to developing innovative products and services that go into packaging, durable goods, building and construction, medical, and textile markets. The company was founded in 1988, with the development of a highly concentrated, market reference slip/antiblock additive masterbatch for PET film and sheet applications. It is a family-owned business headquartered in Switzerland, with additional manufacturing facilities strategically located in the USA and Malaysia. Sukano is able to leverage its global knowledge base to provide outstanding local support, creating additional value for customers through flexibility, reliability, technical expertise and agility. The pioneering and entrepreneurial spirit that the company was founded upon continues to this day. Sukano endeavors to be an organization that has a positive social impact, building strategies to advance not only its business, but also the common good. The goal is to be a force to change the world for the better, a company that choses to operate with integrity, strengthen society by providing unparalleled service, knowhow, and quality to its customers worldwide. The emphasis on partnerships and collaborations that catalyze change and drive sustainable business models and innovative products is at the heart of this effort. Sukano strives to be part of a larger mission and become the global partner of choice for plastic converters and brand owners through development of innovative products and highly specialized solutions. For more information, visit www.sukano.com

In operation since 2001, Fukoku America, Inc. received the 2018 SC Manufacturing Excellence award and recognized for Transformation and Operational Excellence. As an OEM supplier, we ship worldwide approximately 6 million products per month from our plant and warehouse in Laurens, South Carolina. Fukoku America produces constant velocity joint (CVJ) and rack and pinion boots for the automotive industry. Our brake applications include diaphragms used for brake boosters in the automobile market. Our radiator seals play an important role in engine control to prevent the car engine from overheating. Fukoku also develops seals for industrial applications such as pneumatic tools and industrial machinery. Headquartered in Japan, Fukoku CO leads the rubber and synthetic resin product industry market including artificial intelligence technology. Established in 1953 by Eiichi Kawamoto in Tokyo, Japan Fukoku remains committed to the spirit of our corporate slogan, “Yes, We Do!” as part of our “Fukoku Way” corporate philosophy and vision. With 20 locations worldwide, Fukoku continues to develop new technologies to benefit our direct customers and consumers around the world. Fukoku is fully certified for its quality and environmental management systems throughout the industries served including ISO14001 and IATF6949.

Vetroresina has produced glass fibre-reinforced polyester resin laminates since 1960. Vetroresina’s plastic laminates are extremely versatile products resulting from years of experience and advanced technology. They are ready to meet the market’s latest needs and are ideal for use in many fields of application: from motor homes to industrial and commercial vehicles, from cold rooms to the construction industry and from doors to signage. For more info visit www.vetroresina.com

Tom Price founded Protective Packaging in 1987. We use cutting edge technology to produce custom packaging for your specific needs. The company is located in Lugoff, South Carolina. After four facility upgrades and significant employee and customer base expansion, Protective Packaging continues to grow to meet customer demand for a great custom product with superior customer service. Our initial clients continue to do business with us today. Our quick turn-around times, combined with our warehousing capabilities and excellent customer service separates us from the rest.