In 1887, a farmer living in Kewanee, Illinois invented a unique corn-husking tool. He named that tool, which was a husking pin, the Perkins Boss Husker.
In 1893 the Perkins Husker Company was reorganized and emerged as Boss Manufacturing Company. The new company conceived the idea of manufacturing work gloves by taking note of the apparent needs of farmers in the Kewanee area. It was common practice in the early 1890’s for farmers’ wives to purchase cloth goods and make work mittens for their husbands. The Boss story from that point on is one of continued growth and sustained success as a leader in the glove industry.
Today, the Company’s headquarters are still in Kewanee with distribution centers and sales personnel located throughout the United States and Canada. Boss has kept up with emerging technology and sophisticated distribution techniques to meet the needs of a complex and ever changing marketplace.
We are proud of our history as the oldest glove company in the United States. In addition to the strength and experience we’ve gained from our proud heritage, we are also innovative – providing functional and new vibrant products that enhance your entire glove section. At Boss, we have the flexibility to tailor our products and services for your specific needs, while maintaining the diverse resources to serve our broad customer base.
We believe in merchandising with a purpose to grab customer’s attention, pull them in, help them make the right selection and make the sale. Coordinated signage and labeling lead the way. By steering customers toward higher-end, higher-priced products, our merchandising approach leads to more turn at the upper end – more profit for you – and more satisfied customers.
Through all of the changes one thing remains true, our unyielding commitment to provide quality products at competitive prices. Our number one priority is complete customer satisfaction.
Boss subsidiaries/divisions market and distribute the following products:
Aries Manufacturing, A Division of Boss Tech Products, Inc., a distributor of wireless accessories
Boss Pet Products, Inc., a distributor of pet tethering and pet health care
Galaxy Balloons, Incorporated, custom promotional products
Boss Head-Lite, home of the hands free flashlight
Boss Holdings, Inc. and Boss Manufacturing Company headquarters are located in Kewanee, Illinois.
Boss Holdings, Inc. (symbol: BSHI) is listed on the Over the Counter (OTC) Bulletin Board.
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AWARDS
Boss Manufacturing Company has been the recipient of numerous awards.
· 2007 New product runner up – Distribution America & Pro Hardware – Boss Muddy Mate & Boss Dirt Digger
· 2007 Vendor of the Year Distribution America
· 2006 New product runner up – Distribution America & Pro Hardware – Frosty Grip
· 2004 Vendor of the Year Pro Hardware
· 2004 Vendor of the Year Distribution America