Honoring Veterans

As we begin this season of gratitude, today we are giving thanks for the men and women in the military who have served our country. We honor and appreciate your service, courage and sacrifices.

Polar is proud to be a GSA contract holder. This contract allows us to supply our products to VA Hospitals and all branches of the US Military. 

FSS #V797D-30220

Cooling vests can improve the quality of life for amputees, veterans with multiple sclerosis and active duty military serving in hot climates.

Kool Max® and Cool58® Military Cooling Vest

“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words but to live by them.” - John F. Kennedy

Rubber Ducky, you're the one...

Our friend and colleague Jeang recently visited the 18-meter-tall Rubber Duck on exhibit in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.  

Created by dutch artist Florentijn Hofman, the original duck has travelled to 13 cities in 9 countries since 2007!  

http://www.florentijnhofman.nl/dev/project.php?id=154

Unfortunately this giant bath-toy replica was a victim of last Thursday's earthquake in Taiwan. Officials say that another duck has been commissioned.

Check out more pictures of Rubber Duck on Florentijn Hofman's website:

http://www.florentijnhofman.nl/dev/project.php?id=154

We Are Family

We have a new member of the Polar family - welcome Damion! 

But he's no stranger to his new boss, our operations manager, Rita... she's his aunt!

Rita and her nephew, Damion

Polar is a small family-owned and operated business, and we're all just one big, happy family.

PS: Check out the factory mission, now hanging above the shipping station!

Happy Boss's Day!

There are a lot of great benefits to working at Polar. 

An unlimited supply of ice packs... 

all-you-can-eat tomatoes in the summertime... 

"Rita's" fried chicken and cake on your birthday... 

But the best part of the job is working for a great boss! 

(A coffee mug just isn't enough...) 

Bill, we appreciate all you do for us! 

"Thanks for making sewing fun!!"
- Carla

"Bill - Thank you for being so supportive of working mommies!"
- Erin
"You rock, Pop Pop!"
- Benjamin

"Dad, thanks for being a great boss!"
- Jacob

"Happy big boss day!"
- Jean

"Even long distance... you're a great boss! Happy Boss' Day!"
- Jil

"Best boss."
- Judy

"Great job bossman!"
- Marquis

"Happy Boss's Day Bill. Thanks for everything. [Browns,] 3 field goals, really?!"
- Mike

"Another great year at Polar Products. Happy Boss's Day."
- Mo :)

"Go Buckeyes! Thanks Bill."
- Netta

"Great boss! Poor Browns!!!"
- Pete

"Thanks Bill for everything"
- Rita

"Happy Boss's Day, Bill!"
- Rosie

Happy Boss's Day from all of us 

at Polar Products!

Hello from Northern California

Message from Bill Graessle, Polar President and CEO: 

This was a great summer and a successful one for Polar. We are grateful to all our friends and customers for your support and good words. The positive testimonials on our cooling and therapy products have been plentiful and uplifting. All of us at the Polar factory and office appreciate them. We also received a few that encouraged us to be better! Those are appreciated too.

"There are two ways to live your life, one is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle." - Albert Einstein

Enjoy a cool and beautiful fall.
- Bill

Hello from Northern California!

After a busy summer, Bill and Rose are taking a break to enjoy the beauty of the coastal redwoods and wine country between San Francisco and the Oregon border. Looks like they're having a great time. See you next week, boss!