Pelican Products

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Pelican Products, Inc.
Company type Private
IndustryProtective cases, luggage, lighting
Founded1976
FounderArline Parker, David Parker
Headquarters,
United States
Key people
Phil Gyori (CEO)
Products Backpacks, coolers, luggage, drinkware, protective cases, flashlights, temperature controlled packaging, portable area lighting
Owner Platinum Equity
Number of employees
1,300+ (2019)
Website www.pelican.com

Pelican Products is an American multinational company that designs and manufactures portable lighting systems, temperature controlled packaging and protective cases. Their products are used in many industries including military, law enforcement, fire safety, and consumer entertainment. [1] The company's flagship product, Pelican cases, are molded plastic cases that seal with an airtight and watertight gasket. Pelican is based in Torrance, California. In Europe the products are branded Peli.

History

A water-resistant Pelican Products iPod case Pelican Products iPod Case.jpg
A water-resistant Pelican Products iPod case
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Variety of Pelican hard protective cases

The company was founded in Torrance, California in 1976 by David and Arline Parker as a mail-order home business. It was David Parker's desire to "develop unique and practical products for the dive market." [1]

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