Rapala announced that it entered into a strategic manufacturing and distribution partnership with Goldleaf Plastics, another Minnesota-based firm and the parent company of AP Outdoors. AP's product lineup, which includes the portable fish-cleaning stations pictured at right (click the photo to see a larger version), complements Rapala's knife, tool and accessory offerings.
“We are excited to align our two companies,” said Rapala USA president Tom Mackin. “Our combined product offerings will enhance both of our businesses and provide an unbeatable resource for our customers in the trade and for anglers around the world.”
Added Goldleaf president V. Joel Meyer: “Rapala is an industry leader and its products are top of the line. We are thrilled to combine our engineering and manufacturing strengths with Rapala’s strong distribution network to provide anglers with an industry-leading, all-encompassing product offering.”
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