MADE IN AMERICA - COULD IT REALLY MEAN LA VERNE?

MADE IN AMERICA - COULD IT REALLY MEAN LA VERNE?


Okay, so a while I ago I watched a segment on a television new program (I know, not another article!) about jobs and manufacturing in America.  What the segment did was take an average American family and kick them out of their home.  The show then replaced their entire home with the same stuff, just all Made in America.  It was really cool to see the family come home and inspect their new things.  The show also talked about how hard it was to FIND things made in America let alone replace everything.  Made in America is really expensive here and some things were not available at all.  Kinda sad.


So, when I came across this ARTICLE (you knew I was getting here didn't you) about a manufacturere right here in LA VERNE, I was excited.  GAINEY CERAMICS has survived this far on a little piece of property (six acres) on one of the main drags here in town.  And when I read the story, I was really excited to share it with you guys.


GAINEY CERAMICS has been in business for nearly 65 years.  The had, at one time 180 employees, but have had to cut back to 15.  

The company is owned now by a third generation Gainey, Steve who is passionate about the family business.  It's probably due to him that the company is still in business.  he has been on the leading edge of ceramic innovation always coming out with new products so the business doesn't get stale.  He has even been studying old drawings from the early days to come up with a vintage line.  Local artists have been asked to collaborate for new ideas and designs. Steve is one reason they have survived.  

But Steve is a man on a mission.  He drives from his home at the beach all the way to LA VERNE five days a week.  He says he wants to win and he wants America to win again.  Manufacturing needs to stay here.  Part of the issues are equipment permits.  So Steve has been actuvely writing the AQMD here and has finally had two responses from the 15 member board saying they will look into the matter.  Way to go, Steve!



So, if you're looking to buy ceramics of any kind or a unique gift, GAINEY has opened a new retail showroom open from 10-5 Monday-Saturday.  It's the place to go and help keep manufaturing jobs here in America where they belong!


GAINEY CERAMICS is located at 1200 Arrow Highway in La Verne.  For more information please call (909) 593-3533 or visit www.gaineyceramics.com