Boss Manufacturing Company
WholesaleIllinois, United States11-50 Employees
Boss Manufacturing Company, founded in 1893, is a wholesale supplier of protective gloves, boots, and rainwear. Based in Kewanee, Illinois, it is recognized as the oldest glove manufacturer in the United States. The business originated to meet the needs of farmers in the Kewanee area, and today it maintains distribution centers and sales personnel across the United States and Canada. It emphasizes tailoring its products to customer requirements and uses merchandising strategies intended to guide buyers toward higher-end offerings while maintaining competitive prices and prioritizing customer satisfaction. In 2019, Boss Manufacturing completed the sale of the glove, boots, and rainwear business assets to Protective Industrial Products, Inc. The company has pursued modernization of its distribution operations to respond to a changing marketplace.