Syn-Mar and GroClix Announce Strategic Partnership Connecting Manufacturing and Digital Growth
Syn-Mar Products and GroClix are proud to announce a new partnership focused on strengthening Syn-Mar’s digital presence and supporting the continued growth of the third-generation manufacturing company.
As Syn-Mar looks ahead to the future, the company is investing more intentionally in marketing, storytelling, and digital strategy to share its expertise with a broader audience.
For Derek Hill, Vice President at Syn-Mar, that shift began with a clear goal.
"Nearing the end of 2025, I knew I had to spend more time, money, and energy on marketing in 2026,” Derek explained. “As a relatively small manufacturing company, we haven’t historically had a huge marketing budget."
Rather than relying on traditional advertising alone, Syn-Mar began exploring ways to document its story and expertise in a more authentic way.
"I set out to create content of my own to document the journey of a third-generation manufacturing company."
That focus on storytelling and long-term brand building ultimately led to a partnership with GroClix.
A Shared Vision for Manufacturing and Digital Strategy
When Derek first connected with GroClix founder, Nick Desrocher, the conversation quickly revealed a shared perspective on the role of content and technology in modern business growth.
"When I met with Nick, we were very aligned on the value of content — particularly video content — and the importance of leveraging AI for search,” Derek said. “We just seemed to speak the same language and have the same values as it relates to marketing."
For Nick, what stood out most wasn’t just Syn-Mar’s interest in marketing — it was Derek’s understanding of it.
"What stood out to me immediately about Derek is that he already has a strong understanding of marketing,” Desrocher said. “A lot of business owners simply want to delegate marketing and hope it works, but Derek takes the time to really understand the strategy behind it and how it can drive real growth."
GroClix will work closely with Syn-Mar to develop a strategy centered on content creation, digital visibility, and long-term brand growth.

Rather than operating as a traditional agency, GroClix approaches marketing as a collaborative partnership with its clients.
"Because Derek values the process of marketing — not just the outcome — I knew GroClix would be a great fit for Syn-Mar,” Desrocher said. “When both sides are invested in the strategy, it creates a real opportunity to grow together."
Collaboration and Strategic Thinking
One of the key strengths of the partnership is the collaborative approach both teams bring to the table.
"Nick is super responsive to calls and texts and serves as a marketing partner and not just a doer,” Derek said. “I love bouncing ideas off Nick and our brainstorming sessions to figure out our priorities and most important points of focus as we plan our marketing directives."
For Desrocher, this level of engagement is what allows a marketing strategy to truly succeed.
"Our conversations aren’t about just checking off marketing tasks,” Desrocher said. “We spend a lot of time discussing priorities, ideas, and how to tell the story of a third-generation manufacturing company in a way that resonates with today’s audience."
Supporting a Third-Generation Manufacturing Company
Founded on decades of craftsmanship and industry expertise, Syn-Mar has built a reputation for delivering high-quality materials and solutions across the Northeast.
As the company continues to evolve, sharing that expertise online — through educational content, videos, and search-optimized resources — will be a key part of its growth strategy.
GroClix will help guide that effort by aligning marketing initiatives with Syn-Mar’s existing strengths and internal processes. GroClix will also be completing a website re-design for the company.
"Nick truly works hard to understand our processes, understand the way I think about marketing, and tailors his approach to meet our needs,” Derek added.
A Look Back: The Syn-Mar Manufacturing Archive
While Syn-Mar continues to invest in its future, the company’s story is rooted in decades of manufacturing experience and craftsmanship.
As part of documenting the journey of a third-generation manufacturing company, Syn-Mar has also begun revisiting pieces of its internal manufacturing archive — photos and materials that capture how the company operated more than a decade ago.
Below is a snapshot from the Syn-Mar archive, showing manufacturing work from over 10 years ago. These moments represent the foundation the company continues to build upon today.
Looking Ahead
The partnership represents an exciting step forward for both companies — bringing together manufacturing expertise and digital growth strategy to help Syn-Mar expand its reach while staying true to the craftsmanship and values that built the company.
For Desrocher, the opportunity goes beyond marketing services — it’s about building something meaningful alongside Syn-Mar.
"When a company like Syn-Mar is willing to invest the time to understand marketing and tell its story, the potential is huge,” Desrocher said. “We have a strong opportunity to grow together side by side."















