Fan Hands LLC grew from its CEO’s idea while watching Tennessee compete in the Softball World Series, when he wanted a more engaging way for supporters to cheer. The Syracuse company makes its Fan Hands® accessories in the USA from recycled materials for fans, schools and community fundraisers.
Requip'dRequip'd turns broken and player-used hockey sticks into handcrafted goods, most notably BBQ sets, while giving the material a second life beyond the landfill. Founded by two hockey-loving dads and now owned by ABLE Force Employment, a Pennsylvania 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the company hires adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Its work has recycled more than 250,000 sticks and supports fundraising for hockey and other community organizations.RICHBORO, PA
Chazam FansChazam Fans creates decorative clack fans that turn heritage, culture, collegiate pride and personal expression into portable fashion pieces. Its collections range from country-flag designs and HBCU-inspired fans to sparkling styles, while a custom design service lets customers develop an original fan from their own artwork and instructions.
RubberForm Recycled Products, LLCFounded by siblings Bill and Deborah Robbins, RubberForm Recycled Products is a family business whose next generation later returned to help build it. From its Lockport, New York, factory, the company makes American-manufactured safety products from recycled materials for organizations seeking practical ways to protect people at work and on the road while reducing waste.LOCKPORT, NY
GRIPAD USA LLCBorn from three childhood friends’ refusal to wear conventional gym gloves, GRIPAD USA LLC develops patented lifting grips and fitness accessories designed to protect the hands while preserving a natural grip. The founders first made a prototype from a neoprene wetsuit in 2003 and formed the American company in January 2008; GRIPAD products now reach more than 35 countries. Its open, minimal-coverage design remains the signature idea behind the brand, which also partners with the National Breast Cancer Foundation.BROOKLYN, NY