For over 30 years, PenceOhio Company has manufactured vinyl and leather
binders in Ohio. We guarantee satisfaction with our products and stand
behind everything we make and sell.
What we do
We
manufacture our products solely in Springfield, OH, using advanced
techniques that generate exceptional results. We use only the finest
materials in what we make. Personalized imprints are created using
special-order metal-dyes as a foil-stamp, deboss, or silk-screen. Each
product is personally inspected for quality to ensure customer satisfaction.
History
In 1975, Bill Pence, our owner and president, purchased L.O. White, a small
bindery in Coshocton, OH, from 83 year-old Leo White for approximately
$7,000. L.O. White primarily produced custom leather products on a small
scale, and had been in business since 1917.
View original correspondence to Leo White from the 1920’s using Adobe
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A changing economy combined with improved technology prompted a shift from
primarily making leather goods to manufacturing custom vinyl products. This
allowed for mass production and an increased market share in the United
States. For example, PenceOhio Company worked with Mead® to develop and
produce the Cambridge™ line of binder products.
1980 marked a big change for PenceOhio Company in many ways. The company
purchased Universal Leather (also called Universal Check Cover Company),
located in Springfield OH. Bill Pence proceeded to move the company 125
miles west to the new location. As business increased, larger space for
manufacturing and inventory was needed, and the company moved to its present
location in 1982.
With the introduction of the Career Passport by the Ohio Board of Education,
PenceOhio Company entered this market in 1995. Since then we have
manufactured and sold over 2 million Career Portfolios/Passports to high
schools and students across the country.
Current & Future
Many members of our company combine their creative talents developed outside
the company with new product ideas. For example, our Product Manager Chuck
plays guitar and mandolin semi-professionally around the Springfield area.
He saw a need for a portable pick holder, drew up plans, and put it into
production. Now guitar and mandolin players across the country enjoy the
customized and portable
PT Baby.
PenceOhio Company is committed to manufacturing quality products tailored to
the needs and desires of our customers. As a small company, we have the
flexibility to make small orders and design new or custom products. We look
forward to working with you as we innovate and create new and useful
products in the future.
