Family-owned Foster-Gordon Mfg. Co. began in 1967, when Bob and Alberta Gordon launched the business from a card table in their Brooklyn apartment. Now based on Long Island, the company continues to make its products in the USA, with its identity rooted in personal customer relationships and detailed, handmade work. Its custom diploma covers serve schools and other institutions seeking a tailored presentation for important occasions.
Majestic Document Holders, LLCOwned and operated by longtime friends Nancy Wingo and Gail Jones, Majestic Document Holders makes custom presentation materials for diplomas, certificates, binders and other important documents. The Woodbine, Maryland, business is a certified MBE/DBE/SBE woman-owned small business, and its products are made in the USA. Wingo and Jones work directly with clients from design through delivery, including rush and unusual-size projects.WOODBINE, MD
Fairway LeathersBorn from a golfer’s effort to replace a tour caddie’s worn yardage-book cover, Fairway Leathers is a small family business making personalized leather golf accessories. Founded in 2014, the company continues Chuck’s work through custom, handmade production in the USA, with leather cut and embroidered in North Carolina and stitching completed by an Amish seamstress in Ohio. Fairway Leathers has made more than 10,000 items and does not require a minimum order, whether a customer needs one custom cover or a larger run.LINCOLNTON, NC
AllogramSince opening as a tiny showroom in Odenton in November 1985, Allogram has made customized awards and recognition products, with its design and production work handled in-house. Now led by second-generation owner Amanda and third-generation leader Amber, the family business combines hands-on guidance with laser engraving, printing and other fabrication to turn a client’s message into a fitting award. Allogram operates two showrooms of more than 3,000 square feet each and can create a custom design when its standard offerings do not fit the occasion.ODENTON, MD
Wendell CorporateSince 1923, Wendell August Forge has hand-hammered custom gifts and recognition pieces in Pennsylvania for companies, organizations, and major American brands. The union-made, American-made forge has weathered war, fire, and changes in manufacturing while continuing to build custom programs from the first design idea through personalized packaging. Its work has included gifts for Coca-Cola, Warren Buffett, and professional sports teams.MERCER, PA