Chances are, if you have a tackle box, whether its decades old or brand new, its a plano. Youve probably never had to deal with rusty, clanking tackle boxes - and thats what Plano Molding Company has to thank for. In 1952, Warren "Pete" Henning returned from a Florida fishing trip, with a desire to improve the tackle box. Tired of bulky metal boxes that rust quickly, Pete has evolved to create a lighter, rust-proof product that can withstand saltwater fishing trips. Its design replaced metal with plastic, which reduces weight while providing durable, versatile storage. This newly developed concept also eliminates the possibility of rust as plastic resists water and rusting. A simple yet revolutionary idea changed the entire fishing industry and has become the standard in modern tackle boxes today. But the tackle box was just the beginning for Plano Molding Company. We quickly realized that the basic concept of molded plastic storage can benefit more than just anglers. Our product line now includes storage options for gun owners, archers and hunters. We have soft cases and hard cases; backpacks and duffles; boxes of any shape and size. We even ventured outside the outdoor industry to invent the category of cosmetic organization with caboodles and later brought it to the craft industry with Creative Options organization. It all started with a tackle box, but has grown much more. We take care of you by taking care of your equipment.