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Pelican Opens Sales Office In South Korea

Published October 19, 2011


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Pelican Products, Inc., the global leader in design and manufacture of both high-performance protective case solutions and advanced portable LED lighting systems, has opened a sales office in Seoul, Korea and appointed Sang-Hee Chon as Country Manager.

Mr. Chon will be responsible for expanding Pelican’s sales in areas that include the aerospace/defense, military, industrial, and specialty consumer markets. “Boasting the 13th largest economy in the world, South Korea offers unlimited opportunities for progress,” said Scott Ermeti, Vice President of International Business for Pelican Products. “We look forward to working with Sang-Hee to bring Pelican’s legendary products to market in this dynamic economy.”

Mr. Chon brings more than 10 years of aerospace/defense and industrial/commercial case and packaging market knowledge to his position. Prior to joining the Pelican team, Mr. Chon honed his leadership skills and extensive knowledge of the diverse Korean marketplace at Sebo International, a leading export and import firm in Korea, and Le Meilleur Starplus, a defense trade company. He also served as an artillery officer for the Republic of Korea.

Mr. Chon attended California State University Northridge and holds a Bachelors Degree in Sociology from the University of Idaho, Boise.


About Pelican Products

Pelican Products, Inc. is the global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance protective cases, temperature-controlled packaging solutions, advanced portable lighting systems and rugged gear for professionals and outdoor enthusiasts. Their products are used by professionals in the most demanding markets including fire safety, law enforcement, defense / military, aerospace, life sciences, industrial, entertainment, and in numerous outdoor markets. Pelican™ products are designed and built to last a lifetime. The company operates in 27 countries, with 23 international sales offices and eleven manufacturing facilities around the globe. In Europe, the company does business under the name Peli Products, S.LU. and the division which manufactures temperature-controlled packaging for the healthcare industry, does business worldwide under the brand Peli BioThermal. For more information, visit www.pelican.com.

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