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Pelle Stafshede
Melker of Sweden partner with Rutabaga Paddlesports in Madison (WI)

Melker of Sweden partner with Rutabaga Paddlesports in Madison (WI)

"I met Melker of Sweden at a trade fair in Germany a few years ago. Having been in the paddle sports industry for over 30 years it’s not often that a product really catches my attention. Melkers beautiful sea kayaks definitely caught my attention. Now we got to meet them again and the kayaks were just as pretty, and they had improved their tech significantly. We pulled the trigger! It feels great to have Melker kayaks in our stores”, says Darren Bush, owner and chief paddling evangelist @ Rutabaga Paddelsports.Melker's plant-based construction aims to revolutionize the industry and help protect...

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Pelle Stafshede
Melker of Sweden partner with Earth's Edge in Grand Haven (MI)

Melker of Sweden partner with Earth's Edge in Grand Haven (MI)

“Our customers trust us to carry the best brands in outdoor, so we’re very excited to partner with Melker of Sweden to carry their beautiful line of kayaks! We believe that their beautiful design, their unique approach to sustainable materials, and their incredible technical details will make them a hit with our customers. We appreciate all of the time and effort Pelle has put into building this partnership and we look forward to working together”, says Karl Tucker, Founder & CEO, Earth’s Edge. - - - MELKER RÖDLÖGA This plant-based kayak is agile, playful and as fast as a rocket!...

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Pelle Stafshede
Melker of Sweden launches in North America

Melker of Sweden launches in North America

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – APRIL 19TH 2023 CHICAGO/STOCKHOLM   (In Swedish below)   Melker of Sweden launches in North America   Following intense networking in the USA, the Swedish kayak producer is now ready take on the North American market. “We felt incredibly welcome, and several important pieces have now fallen into place. The timing is perfect for us”, says Pelle Stafshede CEO & Creative Director, Melker of Sweden.   After a successful two-week trip to the USA, the team of Melker of Sweden can announce their first US flagship store and several key reseller partnerships. It marks the starting...

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Emil Gyllenberg
Melker @ Kanu Erlebnis Messe & EKÜ sports 50 year anniversary

Melker @ Kanu Erlebnis Messe & EKÜ sports 50 year anniversary

Hereby we invite all kayaking enthusiasts to join us at the EKÜ-Sports kayak expo, where you will have the chance to test out our sleek and sustainable kayaks. Taking place at the largest paddlesports consumer event in Germany, the Kanu-Erlebnis-Messe 2023, the expo promises to be a fantastic opportunity for all paddlers, with free entry and an impressive range of exhibitors. Visitors will be able to meet us from Melker of Sweden and test out our 2023 portfolio of kayaks, with a spacious test pool available to try out the various models and sizes. The expo takes place in one of Germany's most picturesque paddling locations,...

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