Thursday, September 5, 2019

DU Announces Corporate Partnership with Plano Synergy

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Plano Synergy recently became Ducks Unlimited’s latest Proud Partner, supporting waterfowl and wetlands conservation through a strategic partnership with Zink Calls and Plano.

Since 1952, Plano has been supplying outdoor enthusiasts with storage solutions that allow them to make the most of every moment spent outdoors. As part of this partnership, DU members are encouraged to further support the brand at retail locations through purchases of a variety of co-branded Plano storage boxes including hard gun cases, choke tube cases and an assortment of storage cases designed with sportsmen in mind.

"Much like Ducks Unlimited, Plano and Zink share a passion for waterfowl and wetlands conservation, the protection of habitat and ensuring our hunting heritage is protected for future generations. These common values make our partnership a natural and valuable fit for our companies," said Pete Angle vice president of marketing for Plano Synergy. "Knowing our partnership with DU helps protect critical habitat for waterfowl and other wildlife really motivates us to produce the best performing products on the market.”

By joining DU, you are also doing your part to ensure the future of waterfowl hunting is preserved for generations to come. For a limited time, joining or extending your membership you will receive the New ATM Gun Smoke Duck Call by Zink Calls. As a leading manufacturer of game calls, Zink’s products are designed to help today’s duck, goose and turkey hunters to be more successful in the field.

“Plano and Zink are among a few of Plano Synergy’s iconic brands that we are proud to add as a corporate partner,” said DU’s Chief Fundraising Officer Amy Batson. “Our Proud Partner program is comprised of industry-leading companies and Plano and Zink are certainly no exception. It’s very exciting to have this new program in place so DU’s volunteers, members and supporters have access to some of the best products on the market.”

For more information about the partnership visit www.ducks.org. Follow DU’s newest Twitter feed – @DUNews1937 – to get the most up-to-date news from Ducks Unlimited.

About Ducks Unlimited
Ducks Unlimited Inc. is the world's largest nonprofit organization dedicated to conserving North America's continually disappearing waterfowl habitats. Established in 1937, Ducks Unlimited has conserved more than 14.5 million acres thanks to contributions from more than a million supporters across the continent. Guided by science and dedicated to program efficiency, DU works toward the vision of wetlands sufficient to fill the skies with waterfowl today, tomorrow and forever. For more information on our work, visit www.ducks.org.

About Plano Synergy Holdings
Plano Synergy Holding, Inc. is the leading US manufacturer and marketer of fishing tackle boxes, archery equipment, game cameras, protective cases and other gear for hunters, anglers and outdoor enthusiasts. The company's market-leading brands include Ameristep Hunting Products, Barnett Outdoors, Evolved Harvest & Habitats, Flextone Game Calls, Frabill, Halo Optics, Plano, Tenzing Outdoors and Wildgame Innovations. For more than a half-century, Plano Synergy brands and products inspire people to engage in outdoor pursuits throughout the world.


Media Contact:
Carrie Patterson
(901) 758-3780
cpatterson@ducks.org