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Santo Cannistra
Owner, Trionic Corporation
Santo Cannistra is the founder and former owner of Trionic Corporation, a company that manufactures marine products using rotational molding. He founded Trionic Corp. in 1996 in Fredonia, Wisconsin, to create stronger plastic marine products such as dock boxes, water tanks, and buoys.12 Cannistra led the company for 25 years, from August 1996 to August 2021, when he retired and sold the business.23
Under Cannistra's leadership, Trionic Corp. grew to serve marinas across the United States and globally, developing a reputation for high-quality marine products. The company specialized in rotational molding, a process that produces durable, seamless plastic parts.1 Cannistra's background as a boater influenced his business decisions, as he understood the needs of his customers firsthand.1
Trionic Corp. achieved success during Cannistra's tenure, with the company expecting about $2 million in revenue for 2011, surpassing its record 2010 revenue.1 Cannistra's business philosophy involved avoiding bank loans and only spending money when it was available, which he credited as a key to the company's success.1
