Elkhart Plastics Introduces Schwig's Garden Box for Connect-A-Dock Line
Elkhart Plastics, a Myers Industries company and leading rotational molder, today announced the launch of the Schwig's Garden Box™, a modular dock accessory that mounts directly to Elkhart's Connect-A-Dock® 2000 Series floating dock system for a seamless integration.
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Elkhart Plastics, a Myers Industries company and leading rotational molder, today announced the launch of the Schwig's Garden Box™, a modular dock accessory that mounts directly to Elkhart's Connect-A-Dock® 2000 Series floating dock system for a seamless integration. The Schwig's Garden Box offers dock owners a durable, low-maintenance way to grow flowers, herbs, vegetables, and other decorative plants—enhancing any waterfront space. It also supports commercial and municipal applications and can help transform public shorelines, retention basins, floodplains, and otherwise unusable flood basins into welcoming green environments.
Developed in collaboration with Schwig Outdoors and manufactured by Elkhart Plastics, the innovative Schwig's Garden Box features a floating, raised-bed design with a 20-cubic-foot capacity. It offers dock owners a durable, low-maintenance way to grow flowers, herbs, vegetables, and other decorative plants—enhancing any waterfront space.
Beyond residential use, the Schwig's Garden Box also supports commercial and municipal applications, including placement along public shorelines, retention basins, floodplains, and otherwise unusable flood basins. It can help transform these spaces into welcoming green environments and encourage community gardening and beautification efforts.
'We're excited to offer this new dock accessory,' said Josh Brown, Senior Sales Director for Connect-A-Dock. 'The Schwig's Garden Box expands what's possible at the water's edge—whether you're a homeowner adding charm to your dock or a city looking to revitalize a waterfront.'
The Schwig's Garden Box is now available through the Connect-A-Dock dealer network. Customers can locate a dealer at connectadock.com.
With peak boating season underway, Connect-A-Dock is a leading provider of high-performance floating dock solutions for homeowners, marinas, parks, and government agencies. The product lineup includes customizable boat docks, drive-on jet ski ports, and the YAKport® kayak launch —all engineered for long life, low maintenance, and ease of use.
To learn more about Connect-A-Dock, visit connectadock.com. To learn more about the Schwig's Garden Box, visit floatingagrihood.com.
About Elkhart Plastics
Founded in 1988, Elkhart Plastics LLC is a recognized leader in rotational molding. The company engineers and manufactures a wide array of custom and proprietary products across its North American facilities, including the TUFF Series line of intermediate bulk containers and Connect-A-Dock, a versatile line of floating docks and marine accessories. In 2020, Elkhart became part of Myers Industries, joining a family of companies with expanded manufacturing capabilities and strengthening Elkhart's ability to offer customers greater value, resources, and expertise. Visit epi-roto.com to learn more.
About Myers Industries
Myers Industries Inc. (NYSE: MYE), based in Akron, Ohio, is a leading manufacturer of sustainable plastic and metal products that protect the world from the ground up for consumer, vehicle, food & beverage, industrial, infrastructure, and automotive aftermarket end markets. Myers Industries has a rich history that is built on strong brands and innovative products. Through years of continuous product development and strategic acquisitions, Myers has established itself as a leading diversified industrial company, providing customers with critical solutions that deliver exceptional value. Visit myersindustries.com to learn more.
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CONTACT: Contact:Hilary Welter
Marketing Manager, Connect-A-Dock
Phone:905-379-7965
Email:[email protected]:Claudia Kaeberlein
Communications & PR Manager, Myers Industries
Phone:330-761-5658
Email:[email protected]
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