Boss Manufacturing Company Information

Founded in 1893, Boss Manufacturing is the oldest glove company in the United States. We supply protective gloves, boots, and rainwear that help people build great things. In 1887, a farmer living in Kewanee, Illinois invented a unique corn-husking tool. He named that tool 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. 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, IL 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