Founded in 1867, EMSCO Group is a family-owned American manufacturer in Girard that makes lawn-and-garden essentials along with products for snow days, outdoor play, and the household. Its long manufacturing history has carried the company from buggy whips and toy pianos to resin planters, garden statuary, and other practical products designed for year-round use. EMSCO remains family-operated more than 155 years later, with tradition and product evolution at the center of its story.
MacKissic IncFamily-owned MacKissic Inc. has made equipment in Pennsylvania since 1947, when Elton MacKissic began producing farm tools in his home cellar. The company has remained a U.S. manufacturer as it expanded into outdoor power equipment for homeowners, commercial landscapers, and rental operators, with a long history of supporting its machines with parts and factory assistance.PARKER FORD, PA
YardCraftYardCraft traces its roots to 1978, when Amish craftsmen Sam Stoltzfus and Mike Lapp founded the company in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Drawing on their combined 46 years of outdoor-structure experience, YardCraft developed pre-cut, pre-drilled kits for homeowners who want to create outdoor spaces without the complexity of fully customized construction. Its products are made by Amish craftsmen in Pennsylvania, with selected poultry housing also produced in Georgia.NEW HOLLAND, PA
Windward Design GroupFrom a backyard operation in Florida to a family-run manufacturer with facilities in Sarasota and Punxsutawney, Windward Design Group has handcrafted outdoor furniture in the United States for over 30 years. Founded by David Peace, the company now employs more than 130 people and produces over 35 collections along with replacement cushions, serving both residential and commercial settings through authorized dealers. Two of Peace’s five children work alongside him, keeping the business’s family character present as it continues to make durable outdoor furniture.PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA
Espoma OrganicFounded in 1929 by H.G. Sanders, Espoma Organic makes natural and organic fertilizers and soil products for home gardeners. Still family-owned through five generations, the South Jersey company operates manufacturing facilities in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, including a solar-powered Millville plant and a 60,000-square-foot facility in Hegins. Its long-running Tone fertilizer line, including the original Holly-tone introduced in 1946, has helped make organic gardening a family tradition for more than nine decades.HEGINS, PA