Advantus Corp.
ManufacturingFlorida, United States51-200 Employees
Advantus Corp. is a privately held, mid-sized manufacturing company based in Jacksonville, Florida. It operates five divisions—Commercial Office Products, Craft & Hobby Products, Home & Office Organization, Pool & Recreation Products, and Luggage & Tactical—through which it designs and distributes more than 7,000 products. The company maintains manufacturing and warehousing capacity in Florida, Virginia, Wisconsin, and Asia to serve major office, craft, drug/grocery, and mass/discount retailers. Its product line heritage extends back to 1878, reflecting a long-standing role in consumer and commercial goods. In September 2025, Advantus announced the acquisitions of several brands, including Perler, Dimensions, Boye, Anker Play, and Eureka, expanding its craft and educational supply portfolio.