America Outdoors Outfitter Expo Trade Show Exhibitors
Confluence®
2008
Knoxville Convention
Center
Knoxville, Tennessee
Show Dates: Dec. 3 - 5,
2008
Manufacturers, distributors, suppliers and
service providers to the outfitting and adventure travel industry are invited
to display at Confluence, the International Marketing and Management
Conference for Outfitters and Adventure Travel Companies. The
Confluence® Marketplace is the premier trade show for the outfitting
industry. For trade show display information go to
show
contract. The International Outfitters Bazaar segment of
the trade show includes outfitting companies from around the world.
Sponsor an event
or program. 2008 Exhibitors
Achilles
Inflatable Craft - Achilles brand inflatable river boats & kayaks made
with Dupont Hypalon fabric. Achilles rafts are all Hypalon all the time, &
one of the longest lasting boats on the river.
AdvenSure - AdvenSure
outdoor recreational insurance programs.
Adventure Sports Online/Outdoor
Mind - Internet marketing, hosting, design, professional services
specializing in the outdoor industry.
Adventure Travel Media Source
- "ATMS" is the premier web-based provider of information for thousands of
travel writers and editors looking for exciting and unique travel destination
sites to share with their readers! Complete media relations services for teh
adventure travel industry.
AIRE, Inc. - Aire/Tribuatary rafts,
catarafts, inflatable kayaks and accessories.
Bank
of America - Merchant payment processing program designed specifically
for businesses within the adventure travel industry. Formerly LaSalle
Sponsor of the Opening Social.
Camp David - Men's &
Women's embroidered and printed sportswear.
Caviness Woodworking Company,
Inc. - Boat Paddles, Canoe Paddles, Rafting Paddles, Kayak Paddles, Safety
Paddles, Miniature Paddles, Boat Oars, Rafting Oars, Oar Locks, and Related
Accessories.
CBIZ Insurance Services - We sell all forms of property
and casualty insurance for outfitters and guides.
Clavey River
Equipment - Avon Riverboats, Carlisle Paddles, Extrasport PFD's, &
river outfitting equipment.
Cocoon by Design Salt - Sleeping bags
& sleeping bag liners, camp pillows & accessories.
Croakies -
A full line of Croakies eyewear retainers, belts, watchbands, lanyards, key
rings and more.
Custom Inflatables - We custom design and manufacture
rafts and inflatable kayaks as well as offering complete care for most all
brands of inflatable boats. We'll help keep your bottom line afloat..
Demaree Inflatable Boats, Inc. - US made inflatable boats and
related accessories.
Down River Equipment, Co. - Hypalon and PVC
rafts, catarafts & frames, oars, pfd's, wetsuits, dry bags, pumps, helmets,
etc.
East-West Printing - Imprinted & embroidered sportswear,
rafting and canoeing shirt designs. Hats, jackets, shorts, bandanas.
Ecuador Adventures - Since 1991 Ecuador Adventures has offered a
complete selection of active programs in the Andes, Amazon, Coast and Galapagos
Islands. Products include Galapagos Multisport, Amazon Kayaking, Tropical
Rafting, Andean Biking, Volcano Trekking, student groups, family and
more.
EMI Sportswear - EMI Sportswear, Green Weekend, Screenprinted
and embroidered adult, juniors, & youth apparel, and caps for the resort
market.
Evergreen USA - Insurance and Risk Management Services
exclusively for the the camping industry.
G.A. Printing - Colorful
rack cards. Brochures and postcards. Lower your cost, not your
expectations.
Gattuso Distributing, Inc. - Summer/water retail items.
Aqua sox, sandals, waterproof cameras, suntan lotion, eyeglass retainers,
custom and novelty items.
Gillingham & Associates - The Great
Outdoors Insurance Program written by Gillingham & Associates can
accommodate all types of hard to place outdoor activities. Eligible operations
include: Guest Ranches, Whitewater Rafting, Outfitters & Guides, Equine
Exposures, Resorts, RV Parks & Campgrounds, Snowmobile/ATV Tours &
Rental and more.
Gorilla Graphics - Tie-Dyed Clothing.
High
Wind Productions - Printed & embroidered T's, sweats, and
hats.
High Range Designs - Screen printed sportswear.
Huge
Sportswear - Screenprinted Apparel!
Hyside Inflatables -
Celebrating 26 years of serving the Outfitters of the world with our benchmark
Hypalon inflatables, also providing you with a complete line of rowing and
fishing frames and accessories.
Ideal Gifts and Photos, Inc. -
Mitsubishi and Sony Digital Photo Imaging Systems, Event Photo Software and
Equipment, One Time Use Cameras, Batteries, and Digital Film Cards. Custom Logo
Products. Additional products include Frisky Sandals and Water Shoes, Magic
Crayon Tee Shirts, Sunclassics, Intex Inflatables, and Water Toys, Kolder and
Us Poly Can Coolers, WishPets, Plush Animals, and a full line of HBC &
personal Care Products.
Industrial River & Surf - Paddling gear:
wetsuits, paddle jackets, guide/staff shorts, rash guard, neoprene booties,
socks & gloves. Made by the folks at Immersion Research.
Interstate
Graphics of Morristown - Printers. Products include catalogs, magazines and
brochures. Any and all printing for your business.
J. America - J.
America has a great line of better basics: vintage, junior's and women's
apparel, and headwear. All perfect for the resort and outdoor markets.
Jack's Plastic Welding, Inc. - J.P.W. rafts, catarafts, paddle cats,
dry bags, and paco pads.
K & K Insurance - Providing insurance
coverage through local agents for outfitters & guides.
Man of Rubber
- Quality Gear - Products for both on and off the river.
Maravia
Corporation - Your rafting source since 1972. Manufacturer of rafts,
catarafts, inflatable kayaks and Silverback sleeping pads. Made in the USA.
Matterhorn Marketing - Website design and online marketing,
interactive photos, interactive online brochures and text message marketing
services.
Morrison Printing -
Catalogs, brochures, rack cards, magazines. Sponsor
Mountain
Shades Inc. - Mountain Shades Sunglasses.
MV
Sport/Weatherproof - Imprinted and embroidered sportswear and outerwear.
NRS - Northwest River Supplies- Your one stop source for: inflatable
rafts, catarafts, kayaks, - wetsuits, PFDs, paddles, oars, drybags, straps,
safety equipment and more.
Nu Image Promotions - Organic, earthy
screenprinted T-shirts and embroidered hats, Alternative brand, stylish designs
for resort and outdoor markets.
Ohiopyle Prints, Inc. - OPI -
Complete apparel needs for mens, womens, juniors & kids. Plush programs and
accessories for all your outfitter needs. 27 years of experience.
Ouray
Sportswear - Ouray Sportswear (Hard to say...Easy to wear) offers high
quality headwear and apparel for men, women, and children.
Paddlesports
Warehouse - Manufacturer of Paddles. Distributor and importer of life
vests, river supplies, and retail items. Everything for your rental business -
except the boats!
RESMARK Systems - Resmark is reservation &
marketing solution designed specifically for use in the adventure travel
industry.
Sattler Insurance Agency - Commercial Recreation
Insurance. Including Liability, Property, Commercial Automobile, and Inland
Marine.
Shred Ready, Inc. - Shred Ready designs, manufactures, and
distributes helmets for kayaking, canoeing, and rafting.
Sierra Summits
Skin Products -High altitude sunscreen and all natural products for humans
and pets.
SOTAR/White Water Manufacturing - Sotar rafts, catarafts,
inflatable kayaks, dry bags, and sleeping pads.
Sports Accessories
America - Accessories/gifts, apparel, backpacks, cameras, canoes, kayaks,
rafts, screenprinting, fleece, optics, hunting supplies, paddles, waterproof
bags and first aid equipment.
Star Inflatables - .
Taylor Bus
Sales - New and used commercial buses and vans
The Duck Company -
Screenprinted t-shirts with customizable name drops, fleece, hats, towels,
accessories. Brands include: Duck Resort, Allerigc To, Revolution Inque.
The Schneider Group -
America Outdoors Property & Casuality Insurance Program. Sponsor of the
AO Luncheon
Thompson-Gusic Insurance Group - Outfitters and
Guides Insurance Programs
Triptiva Reservation & Management
Software - Reservation & Management Software for the outdoor industry.
Valley Paddles/Paluski Boats - Oars and Paddles by Valley Paddles,
Paluski Boats kayaks and canoes, and kayak & canoe accessories by Parlee
Adventure Gear.
Vanguard Inflatables - Inflatables of unmatched
value! Great performance! See why guides and outfitters are talking! Affordable
pricing for World Class Quality you have to see to believe!
Watershed,
LLC - Watershed ZipDry© waterproof duffels, backpacks, boats bags,
camera bags, gun bags and more....
Wilderness Medical Associates -
Medical and first aid training to outdoor professionals.
Wilcor
International - Wilcor Intl. is the #1 supplier to the vacation industry
with the largest variety from one source. We proudly research & develop new
& innovative products to help make your business prosper! Including:
camping goods, fishing gear, pocket knives, impulse jewelry, hand crafted wood
gifts, magnets, Mountain Lodge Décor & Much More.
Wilderness
Tours Ottawa Kayak School - Ottawa Kayak School partnership
opportunities.
Woosung CNA - Now partnered with the world's largest
manufacturer of inflatables boats, Star & Z-Pro Inflatables offer the
commercial outfitter a variety of top quality boats with design options and
volume pricing.
Worldwide Outfitter and Guides Assc. WOGA - Insurance
for all outfitters and guides.
Plus the Confluence International
Bazaar Exhibitors 2008
The International
Bazaar is your opportunity to introduce your country's travel opportunities to
the U.S. domestic outfitter. International Outfitters from Costa Rica, Mexico,
Ecuador, Canada, Panama, and others will be displaying their products to U.S.
operators to build business relationships. For trade show
information go to
show
contract. Please email info@americaoutdoors.org for
available booth spaces.
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