Pelican Products

Private Active Global Industrials Healthcare

A leading global manufacturer of mission-critical protection solutions and temperature-controlled healthcare supply chain solutions

Company Overview

  • Founded in 1976 and headquartered in Torrance, CA.
  • Pelican operates in two primary segments: Pelican Products and Peli BioThermal. 
  • Pelican Products designs and manufactures high-performance rigid protective cases, advanced portable lighting systems, and outdoor consumer products for highly resilient government, commercial and consumer markets. 
  • Peli BioThermal provides a comprehensive portfolio of passive temperature-controlled parcel solutions for high-growth clinical trials and commercial biopharma markets.

Transaction Description

  • Acquired in December 2021

23215 Early Avenue, Torrance, CA 90505 United States
www.pelican.com

12

Manufacturing Sites

17

Service Centers and Network Stations

23

International Sales Offices

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