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Confluence Appoints Palm UK Distributor of Wilderness System
Canoe
Effective September 1, 2009, Confluence Watersports will appoint Palm Equipm
be the exclusive distributor of Wilderness Systems kayaks and Mad River Cano
08.31.2009 – Media Contact:
Verde PR
Brook Sutton
970.259.3555
brook@verdepr.com
Easley, S.C. - Effective September 1, 2009, Confluence Watersports will appoint
Palm Equipment International to be the exclusive distributor of Wilderness Systems
kayaks and Mad River Canoe in the U.K. Palm currently distributes fellow
Confluence brands, Dagger and Adventure Technology paddles, and will continue to
do so.
“Palm has done a fantastic job for us and has demonstrated an ability to expand our
business,” said Sue Rechner, CEO of Confluence. “Andy [Knight] and his team
understand the U.K. paddling market. They support their efforts with well-
established marketing, strong customer service and a solid sales team. We’re
excited to work together to grow the touring, kayak fishing and canoeing market
shares in the U.K.”
Palm has been a successful manufacturer and distributor of paddling gear for 30
years. The company is well suited to adapt to the demands of the current market,
and bring Wilderness Systems and Mad River Canoe to the forefront of U.K.
paddling.
“Partnering with Wilderness Systems and Mad River Canoe will further strengthen
our position as the U.K.’s premier, one-stop equipment supplier,” said Andy Knight,
Palm founder. “These brands round out our portfolio, offering more choice and
opportunity for our dealer network. The Confluence brands are the strongest in
paddlesports right now and we look forward to working with them in this greater
capacity.”
About Palm Equipment:
Palm Equipment®, founded in 1979 by championship kayak surfer Andy Knight, is
still owner-operated and sold worldwide. Leading by constant innovation the Palm
tag line of ‘Gear for Paddlers’ means quite literally everything for paddlesport, from
head to foot. At its Clevedon