In a $200 million deal, Hardigg Industries (South Deerfield, MA) was purchased by Pelican Products Inc. (Los Angeles, CA). Interestingly, company sources indicate that due to differing manufacturing techniques and market shares, there is very little overlap between the two firms. Estimates are that two-thirds of Hardigg’s business comes from the military, while Pelican generated two-thirds of its revenue in the industrial and safety markets. Additionally, Hardigg Industries is a rotational molder while Pelican Products, Inc is an injection molder. Pelican plans to retain the Hardigg name on their cases.
