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Article: Johnson Outdoors, PlayPower each make plant consolidations.(News)

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August 24, 2009
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Byline: Bill Bregar

Two rotational molders have launched rotomolding plant consolidations kayak and canoe molder Johnson Outdoors Inc. and playground equipment maker PlayPower Inc.

Both companies are among the top 20 largest rotomolders in North America, according to the new Plastics News ranking.

Johnson Outdoors is tied for 14th place, with an estimated $35 million in rotomolding sales. PlayPower, with an estimated $30 million in rotomolding-related sales, is tied for 17th place.

Here are details about each company's consolidation:

In a move to improve the profitability in its watercraft business unit, Johnson Outdoors of ...

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