Exodus Global Gliders Paddle to a Top-10 Finish at the 2026 Lake Superior Dragon Boat Festival
On August 22, the Exodus Global Gliders took to the waters of Barker’s Island for the 2026 Lake Superior Dragon Boat Festival in Superior, Wisconsin, and came away with an impressive 6th-place finish.
While crossing the finish line was exciting, the real success of the day had little to do with race results. The event brought together employees, family members, customers, and partners for a day filled with teamwork, laughter, and lasting memories.
Dragon boat racing requires every paddler to work in unison, a fitting reflection of the collaborative spirit that drives Exodus Global and its family of companies every day. Whether competing on the water or cheering from the shoreline, everyone played a role in making the day a memorable one.
The Exodus Global team would also like to extend a special thank you to our valued partners, Kivi Bros Trucking and Detroit Edge Tool Company, who helped make the event even more successful. Their team members joined us as paddlers and enthusiastic cheerleaders, demonstrating strong relationships and shared sense of community that extend beyond business.
One of the highlights of the day was seeing employees’ families and friends come together to support the team. From the group gatherings between races to young supporters cheering on the Gliders from the shoreline, the event created opportunities to connect outside of work and strengthen the friendships that make our organization special.
While the 6th-place finish was certainly something to celebrate, the memories made throughout the day will be what participants remember most. Events like the Lake Superior Dragon Boat Festival remind us that great things happen when people come together with a common purpose, support one another, and have a little fun along the way.
Thank you to everyone who paddled, volunteered, cheered, and helped represent Exodus Global with pride. We are already looking forward to next year’s race and another opportunity to paddle forward together.
“Finishing 6th was a great accomplishment, but the friendships strengthened, the new connections made, and the memories created with our employees, families, and partners were the true victories of the day,” states Tonya Land, Director of Corporate Communications
Exodus Global is an American-owned, family company that manufactures and distributes attachments for the scrap recycling, construction, and demolition industries. Our distinguished brands include BladeCore, Connect Work Tools, OilQuick Americas, RockZone Americas, and ShearCore. We understand and embrace the most severe applications, backed by world-class support.