Pelican Intl Inc. Acquires The KL Companies (KL Outdoor)
March 23, 2026
Pelican Intl Inc. announced the acquisition of The KL Companies, Inc. (KL Outdoor), a Muskegon, Michigan-based paddlesports and outdoor equipment manufacturer. The deal is intended to strengthen Pelican’s position as a North American paddlesports platform by combining brand portfolios, manufacturing capabilities, and distribution networks and by expanding Pelican’s U.S. footprint with Michigan-based operations.
- Buyers
- Pelican Intl Inc.
- Targets
- The KL Companies, Inc. (KL Outdoor)
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Michigan, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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