Our Origin
My dad’s nickname was Gus. He ran a foundry for 40 years; he worked everyday (including Sunday’s) well into his 70’s. Needless to say, he loved work. He instilled a work ethic into me and my six siblings not only through example but demanding we work as laborers in his foundry starting a young age. I grew to love manufacturing despite the heat, sweat, foul mouthed employees, and long hours. I look forward, everyday, to creating and making. And I take some Sunday’s off 🙂
Gus Mfg Co. is an homage to my dad who showed that being successful is about discipline, doing the customer right, and caring for employees and the community in general.
Gus’ favorite quote was “Start small, reach over a high wall, expect a fall, and have a ball”
Our purpose
- Lead people to healthier lives through better practices in movement, recovery, nutrition, and mental health
- Provide jobs that are fun, creative, and well compensated.
- To make or source everything in the U.S.A. with a focus on small businesses. Manufacturer as much as possible in-house. We design everything.
- Be environmentally conscious in everything we do.
Our giving
Annually, we give 10% of profits to LOCAL community initiatives related to athletics, outdoor pursuits, and healthy lifestyles in general.