Pelican Products, Inc. said it is doubling down on its commitment to American jobs with a significant investment in its California-based factory.
The company recently installed what’s believed to be the largest injection molder in the Western United States. Nicknamed “Thor” and equipped with 3,000 tons of clamp pressure, the machine can pump out a new Pelican case “every 209 seconds.” Thor out-muscles “Colossus,” who, at 1,800 tons became Pelican’s second largest machine out of 23 on its factory floor. (Click on the image below to watch the installation, or here)
“Made in the USA” has been a cornerstone of the Pelican brand since 1976, and, according to Kevin Miniard, Pelican’s chief operating officer, it remains a high priority. “Pelican is a global leader in protective cases—our products are sold around the world. Still, we work hard to keep the majority of our production and our workforce here in the U.S. The investment in Thor demonstrates that commitment—as well as our non-stop drive toward innovative solutions.”
Thor will accelerate Pelican’s production capabilities by enabling the company to manufacture larger cases faster while maintaining quality and durability standards. Thor will assemble several products, including the 1755 Air Case, the V730, V770, and V800 Vault Cases, and other long cases.
Thor features six chambers designed to accommodate colored materials for seamless changes during the manufacturing process. The scale of the build required the implementation of a custom crane and new infrastructure to facilitate the installation.
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