Marlon Products, which recently marked 50 years in business, makes outdoor leisure equipment for time on the water, in the snow and on the road. Based in Agassiz, British Columbia, the company operates as a wholesaler supporting a dealer network while building products designed to endure the elements. Its lineup now also includes DK2 products following Marlon’s acquisition of the brand.
Kent OutdoorsKent Outdoors is an outdoor-products company whose portfolio includes brands making equipment for watersports, boating safety, snowboarding, and outdoor recreation. The company says it has served outdoor enthusiasts for over 50 years; its Kent Safety Products business traces its marine-industry heritage to 1957 and makes life jackets and other worker-safety gear.NEW LONDON, OH
Wilbar GroupFamily-owned since 1961, Wilbar Group has spent more than six decades making above-ground pools for backyard use. Its products are manufactured in company facilities in the United States and Canada, including a 160,000-square-foot plant on Long Island and Trendium Pool Products’ 280,000-square-foot operation in Montreal.HAUPPAUGE, NY
Chaby InternationalFamily-owned and Philadelphia-made since 1963, Chaby International has built its identity around helping retailers bring dependable outdoor products to market. With more than 60 years of experience, the company develops and distributes umbrellas for global retail partners, supporting programs from product development through distribution.PHILADELPHIA, PA
Polaris IncFounded in 1954 after its Minnesota founders developed an early snowmobile for winter travel, Polaris Inc. makes powersports vehicles and related marine, commercial, and defense products for work and recreation. From its origins in snowmobiles, the company has grown into a global manufacturer headquartered in Medina, Minnesota, with about 15,000 employees serving roughly 100 countries. Polaris also extends the ownership experience through Polaris Adventures, a network of more than 240 independent outfitters offering outdoor vehicle experiences.DELAWARE, OH