Since 2001, Innovation Factory has designed and developed pragmatic consumer products for outdoor and survival use, including its American-made Trucker’s Friend and Lil Trucker tools. Led by inventor and serial entrepreneur Marvin Weinberger, the company takes products from research and design through manufacturing and can also help clients bring new concepts to market. Its product-development work includes launches sold worldwide through varied channels and major third-party brands.
jimmytronicsFounded by two 22-year-old friends, Danny and Riley, jimmytronics designs and manufactures compact everyday-carry tools for people who spend time outdoors or simply want useful gear close at hand. Its small lineup includes the keychain-sized Sardine Nano Knife and Atlas Pry Bar, both designed in New York, while the company develops products through ongoing feedback from its customer community. Jimmytronics also services and repairs its knives through a lifetime-warranty program at its Brooklyn office.BROOKLYN, NY
Allstar InnovationsFor more than 20 years, Allstar Innovations has been the behind-the-scenes partner turning inventors’ ideas into products that reach consumers. The company works with founders and established brands, using a rigorous process to develop, test, and grow products through retail and online channels.HAWTHORNE, NY
Innovative Products of America, IncSince 1996, Innovative Products of America has been a Woodstock, New York OEM developing professional maintenance tools for the automotive and industrial aftermarket. Founder Peter Vinci, an electromechanical engineer since 1979, has guided the company’s product innovation from a 75,000-square-foot facility with in-house engineering and manufacturing. IPA is particularly known for its made-in-USA MUTT trailer testers, which let technicians diagnose trailer systems without connecting a tow vehicle.WOODSTOCK, NY
Time Away LLCFounded by service-disabled veteran William “Bill” Massey, Time Away LLC develops practical consumer products and helps inventors turn ideas into market-ready goods. Based in Clinton, Maryland, the company is best known for its patented Restroom Kit, an all-in-one hygiene product created by Bill with support from his wife, Sonia. Time Away also provides consultation and production-planning support for entrepreneurs and organizations developing new products.FT WASHINGTON, MD