OUR COMPANY

A Global, Diversified Manufacturing Company

Polygroup® is the world's largest designer and manufacturer of artificial Christmas trees and a leading producer of above-ground swimming pools, summer inflatable toys, seasonal lighting and air mattresses. Our mission is to provide quality products and services in the most efficient and responsible manner to generate the most value for our customers while remaining committed to the principles of sustainability.

Since our inception over 25 years ago, Polygroup® has continued to expand and offer a wide range of products to meet emerging customer needs. Today, our global network of manufacturing facilities and business operations in China, Europe and the United States has enabled the company to become the market leader in some of the highest growth product categories.

CORPORATE STRATEGY

Polygroup® focuses on solutions based on time-tested business practices. The core elements of our business strategy include:

Consistent focus on delivering manufacturing excellence
We recognize that business strategies only work with superior execution, so we work to increase production and efficiency while preserving product quality excellence.

Invest with intelligence and discipline
We look beyond market fluctuations to identify long-term trends that will shape the industry. That is why we are investing in infrastructure in the United States and expanding our production capabilities in China.

Dedicated focus on innovation and technology
We understand that new product development and improving existing products through technological innovation is essential to strengthening our industry position.

Leverage our strengths and benefit from integration
Our broad scale creates an enormous pool of resources and opportunities to expand into new products and services, while creating efficiencies in manufacturing. For example, both Christmas trees and swimming pools utilize the same set of raw materials.

Create a safe workplace and sustainable environment
We strive for a safe and comfortable workplace for every Polygroup® employee. We are also committed to sustainability by reducing material usage and developing more efficient processes that save energy.

MANUFACTURING

Industry Leader, High Standards
At Polygroup®, our mission is to deliver to our clients products manufactured with the utmost quality, performance design and value. Upholding our business to the highest standards, we strive to ensure the continual satisfaction of our clients by following stringent quality management and operational system controls.

Quality Management
Our quality management systems play an important role by assuring that our company can produce and deliver the quality products and services expected by our customers. This is achieved through a systematic approach of high standards and a focus on improvement. Polygroup® has established measurement systems to assess its progress in continuous quality improvement. Some of the tools used to monitor our manufacturing operations include professional quality control teams, routine organizational audits and self-assessments, customer complaint and resolution systems and stringent product testing. For example, all Quick Set® ring pools are test inflated for 24 hours prior to packing. Currently, all of Polygroup® manufacturing facilities in China are ISO 9001:2000 certified. Our steadfast commitment to continuous improvement has produced excellent results in safety, reliability and quality.

Operational Excellence
Our approach is to drive continuous improvements in manufacturing, safety and every aspect of our operations to enhance overall performance. Polygroup® has assembled a balanced product portfolio comprising 5 major categories that are integrated to best utilize our raw materials, workforce and operations. Our large-scale operations and the operational flexibility to reduce manufacturing and material costs provide significant competitive advantages. In addition, we are the most vertically integrated supplier in the industry producing nearly every component that goes into our products. This enables us to better control cost, quality and product delivery. Vertical integration also means that we can offer enhanced design flexibility and support to our customers. Our focus is to create a lean operation characterized by the efficient use of assets, high inventory turns, excellent supplier management, short cycle times, continuous flow, reduction in costs and waste elimination of. Through teamwork and awareness, each Polygroup® employee is dedicated to performance excellence in achieving established objectives.

NEWS

AUGUST 20, 2014
Polygroup® wins Partnership Award 2014 from Michaels.

JUNE 6, 2014
Polygroup® wins Partnership in Transformation Award 2014 from Sears Holdings.

JANUARY 22, 2014
Polygroup® wins Supplier Partnership Award 2013 from Big Lots.

OCTOBER 25, 2013
Polygroup® wins Design and Innovation Award 2013 from Michaels.

AUGUST 13, 2013
Polygroup® wins Partnership in Innovation Award 2013 from Michaels.

MAY 24, 2013
Polygroup® wins Partnership in Transformation Award 2013 from Sears Holdings.

JANUARY 11, 2013
Polygroup® wins Achievement in Product & Process Innovation Award 2012 from Sam's Club.

AUGUST 23, 2012
Polygroup® wins People Award 2012 from Wal-mart - for exceptional partnership in collaborating to drive our mutual business.

AUGUST 23, 2012
Polygroup® wins Supplier of the Year 2012 award from Wal-mart - in appreciation of your support and outstanding contribution.

MARCH 9, 2012
Polygroup® wins Seasonal Supplier of the Year 2011 from Wal-mart.

MARCH 8, 2012
Polygroup® wins People Award 2011 from Wal-mart under general merchandise category. The award is given for exceptional partnership in collaborating to drive our mutual business.

JULY 22, 2011
Polygroup® wins Partnership in Progress Award 2010 from Sears Holdings.

MAY 5, 2011
Polygroup® wins EDLP (Everyday Low Price) Award 2010 from Wal-mart for toys category.

MARCH 10, 2011
Polygroup® wins Seasonal Supplier of the Year 2010 from Wal-mart.

JULY 1, 2010
British Airways - Opportunity Grant Winner 2010.

JANUARY 12, 2009
Polygroup® expands into new shatter-proof ornament business. The complete line of holiday decorative ornaments are available now for pre-ordering in the US and Europe for Christmas 2009.

MARCH 10, 2009
Polygroup® opens sales and service center in Melbourne, Austrailia. Polygroup® Australia signals Polygroup®'s intentions to supply its full range of products throughout the Australian market and its long‐term commitment to provide our existing and new Australian customers with personalized service and attention.

NOVEMBER 15, 2008
Polygroup® begins second season of production at its paper carton manufacturing factory "Polypaper" to assemble packaging for Christmas and Pool products. Full scale printing and production lines will allow Polygroup® to consistently deliver products under a cost effective and vertically integrated manufacturing system.

MARCH 20, 2008
Polygroup® completes the acquisition of key assets of Boto Company Limited including their entire intellectual property portfolio of patents and trademarks as well as equipment for PVC production.

JANUARY 5, 2008
Polygroup® develops new environmentally friendly electrical wire insulation which complies with all U.S. and International guidelines and regulations.