River City Manufacturing began in 2011 as a handmade leather-goods brand in Gallipolis, Ohio, and has since grown into a 5,000-square-foot facility focused on making products for other companies. It helps brands develop and produce custom goods, while also offering a ready-to-brand catalog for the pet and specialty retail markets.
River City LeatherFounded in 2011 as a retail leather-goods brand, River City Leather is a family-owned American manufacturer in southeastern Ohio that now makes products for other companies. Its work spans the process from design and tech packs through CNC cutting and UV printing, supporting private-label manufacturing. The company’s retail operation was closed on December 31, 2024.GALLIPOLIS, OH
Duvall LeatherFounded in 2005 by master craftsman Nick Duvall, Duvall Leather handcrafts American-made leather goods in Pennsylvania, from everyday carry pieces to handbags and custom work. The Kingston-area company grew from Duvall’s basement workshop and an early specialty in historically accurate military reproductions into a contemporary leather-goods maker, while retaining its emphasis on traditional construction and small-batch production. Its private-label operation also provides in-house leather manufacturing from a 4,000-square-foot production facility.KINGSTON, PA
Weaver Leather LLCSince Harry A. Weaver founded it in 1973 as the Fryburg Shoe Shop, Weaver Leather LLC has grown from a 20-by-40-foot garage into a Mount Hope, Ohio, manufacturer rooted in handcraftsmanship. The company is known for leather and nylon goods serving equine and related working communities, while its Weaver Custom operation carries that heritage into made-to-order manufacturing for customers in the United States and abroad.MILLERSBURG, OH
Black Swamp Leather Company LLCFrom a Northwest Ohio garage side hustle, Mike Epling has built Black Swamp Leather Company LLC into a one-person shop making handmade holsters, belts, and everyday leather gear. His former work repairing tooling and machining in a plastic injection shop informs the shop’s emphasis on precision and durability, while every piece is made in-house rather than mass-produced. The company also supports military personnel, law enforcement officers, and firefighters through its work and community-minded mission.MONTPELIER, OH