SylvanSport, a Brevard, NC-based outdoor adventure gear manufacturer, announced the expansion of its global headquarters at the Sylvan Valley Industrial Center (SVIC). The project will add 40,000 square feet to the facility to accommodate the growing demand for the company’s travel trailers, pop-up campers, and outdoor gear.
The expansion, led by the Transylvania Economic Alliance (TEA), aims to bolster the region’s outdoor tourism economy and is expected to be completed by the summer of 2025.
Tom Dempsey, founder and CEO of SylvanSport, expressed enthusiasm for the expansion. “SylvanSport is the perfect compliment to the outdoor mecca we call home, one of the best mountain towns in the USA. The SVIC is an embodiment of the thought leadership and vision to live where we play and drive diverse economic growth and further connection to the outdoors,” Dempsey said.
According to a press release, SylvanSport’s dedication to enhancing North Carolina’s outdoor economy aligns with the outdoor tourism industry surrounding its headquarters near the entrance to Pisgah National Forest. Under the leadership of founder Tom Dempsey, the company is spearheading the construction of a manufacturing facility in Brevard.
SylvanSport, headquartered in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, specializes in lightweight tow-behind campers and outdoor gear. Since its founding in 2004, the company has focused on making camping more “comfortable” for all.
Its product lineup includes a wide range of personal camping gear, such as backpacks, sleep systems, camping kitchens, rooftop tents, gear trailers, and pop-up campers.
In addition to its manufacturing facility expansion project, SylvanSport announced a new partnership with Field & Sports, another outdoor brand based in North Carolina. The collaboration aims to boost SylvanSport’s visibility and accessibility across the U.S., with a focus on increasing consumer touchpoints and expanding its dealer network.
Field & Sports, specializing in overland and electric vehicle-ready recreational vehicle sales, distribution, and brand development, will manage SylvanSport’s dealer relations nationwide.
For more information about SylvanSport, visit sylvansport.com.
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