Troy West and the Thunder Beast

By Gene Fowler

“The Traditional Cowboy Arts Association encourages us to be creative and innovative,” says Azle, Texas-based saddle maker Troy West. “That’s especially true for the annual Cowboy Crossings exhibition held at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Read more

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Walsall Hardware

Marketing for the New Millennium

By Nick Pernokas

Martin M. Jordan worked for the famous hardware company North and Judd, of Waterbury, Connecticut, in the 1930’s. He was a salesman and he sold the entire line including a lot Read more

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Little’s Boots

Little’s Boots  Custom Bootmakers since 1915

By Danna Burns-Shaw

Little’s Boots is a 100-year-old family business with “heart and sole.” Building the highest quality boots, with four generations of family boot makers, Little’s is in an elite Read more

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The Bold New World of High-Tech Fabrics

IFAI supplies the info-network that helps its member companies navigate a big, complex industry

By Lynn Ascrizzi

If someone asked you to make a list of every type of fabric you could think of -natural or synthetic, traditional or Read more

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Martin Saddlery:

They Know the Ropes

By Nick Pernokas

Nestled in the rolling hills of Central Texas, the Equibrand headquarters is an impressive site. The entryway features metal figures from many western disciplines and at the end of the long driveway, Read more

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Peter Hoffman

Creating a Brand

By Danna Burns-Shaw

When you visit with Peter Hoffman you instantly know he is very passionate about his business.  He dedicates 100% of himself to its success. He is single with no children, so 100 Read more

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Chicago’s Last Tannery: Still Thriving After 112 Years

Horween Leather Co. is all about high-end products, good customers and personalized service

By Lynn Ascrizzi

The next time you’re glued to a TV screen during an NFL Super Bowl game, check out the football getting tossed and kicked Read more

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Biothane

A Leader in the Coated Webbing Industry

By Liisa Andreassen

If you’ve ever had a baby, a dog or a horse; been in the military; worn a belt or used a wallet; carried a sporty handbag; had a boat Read more

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Rodney Ammons

Veteran Boot Maker

By Danna Burns-Shaw

As the mind gathers words and concepts to express and relate a story, it goes through several different scenarios. The ultimate goal is to write a memorable story that depicts the featured character; Read more

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Musician Creates Manufacturing Niche

By Liisa Andreassen

When the Hunker Bag Co. launched in April 2015, it was music to the ears of many. Denton Hunker, currently the company’s only employee, is not only a musician, but apparently a master of the sewing Read more

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