Our History

Pelican International Inc. was founded in 1968. At that time, the company was a thermoforming plastic parts subcontractor and employed about ten people.

Between 1974 and 1995, Pelican International Inc. distinguished itself by marketing a variety of new products, like kayaks, windsurfing boards, pedal boats and motor boats. This first diversification was made thanks to the investments in various manufacturing processes such as single and double thermoform.

In 1995, the product offering increased and diversified from 19 boat models to 48. The staff then tripled within a year: Pelican International Inc. established itself as a major employer in its region.

In 2001, the head office was built at 1000 Place Paul-Kane, in Quebec, Canada, that include the manufacturing site, to meet new production demand.

The head office of Pelican International Inc. is still located there and a new factory was built later in 2016 at Sallaberry-de-Valleyfield, in Quebec, Canada. This construction confirms the maturity of the company.

In December 2019, Pelican International Inc. acquired Confluence Outdoor Inc., a company located in Greenville, South Carolina, which encompasses, since 1998, has brought together six brands in water sports.

With this acquisition, Pelican International Inc. expanded its family of brands and met its ambition to be the world leader in the paddle sports industry.

On June 14, 2021, Advanced Elements Inc., a subsidiary of Confluence Outdoors Inc., was acquired by Pelican International Inc. As a pioneer in the inflatable boat market for over 20 years, Advanced Elements Inc. offers Pelican International Inc. the opportunity to further consolidate its position in the paddle sports industry by expanding its range of products.