In an industry often dominated by large corporations, Black owned manufacturing companies are making significant strides and carving out their own niches.
These enterprises are not only vital to the economy but also embody the innovation, resilience, and entrepreneurial spirit of their founders.
From Philadelphia to Los Angeles, these companies offer a diverse range of products and services that cater to various sectors.
LensRXLab is an ophthalmic manufacturer based in Philadelphia, specializing in prescription lenses, frames, and coatings. They cater to a wide range of needs, from everyday glasses to diabetic eye care and safety eyewear.
Maroon Sausage Company is a Brooklyn-based manufacturer bringing bold Jamaican flavors to the world of sausage. Their signature product is a spicy jerk chicken sausage, inspired by the rich heritage of the Jamaican Maroon people.
FCTRY LAb is a Los Angeles-based footwear company founded in 2022 with a mission to empower minority creatives in the sneaker industry. They design and manufacture their own line of innovative sneakers while also offering prototyping services to help other brands and individuals bring their footwear ideas to life.
Founded in 1967 as the West Baking Company, New Horizons Baking Company is a hamburger bun & English muffin producer for the largest QSR in the US.
For more than 35 years, Damron Corporation on Chicago’s west side has manufactured and distributed tea products, sourced from the most famous tea-growing areas in the world.
Established in 1996, by Sean Buchanan, All American Meats, Inc. is a manufacturer specializing in premium quality beef. They process these cattle into a variety of cuts perfect for restaurants, institutions, and individual consumers.
Production Spring has a 45-year history of manufacturing metal clips, clamps, brackets, fasteners, and custom-stamped components for a variety of automotive applications.
