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About Us |
Southwestern Kentucky is home to traditions such as the Corvette plant, thoroughbred horse farms, rich agriculture lands, and a religious settlement at South Union called Shakertown. There is also one other tradition in this area, which dates back to 1863. This tradition is a fifth generation owned and operated leather manufacturer called Auburn Leather Company. Auburn Leather Company is located in the heart of Auburn, Kentucky and has several third generation employees. We credit the success of our company to our commitment of the quality materials and craftsmanship that goes into every product. From our beginning in 1863 of tanning leather and making horse and buggy equipment this company has grown to world wide distribution since its introduction of making motorcycle bags and accessories in 1988. We are a diverse American manufacturer with various products lines. Auburn Leather Company manufactures equestrian related products for the American Quarter Horse, Arabian and Thoroughbred industries, as well as, producing leather hides and cutting shoelaces for a wide range of major shoe manufacturers. Auburn Leather Company strives to provide excellent customer service for all of their customers. From the beginning of the process in selection of American quality cow and steer hides, to sourcing the thread and rivets in each product, quality materials and construction details are carefully considered on each product made. Auburn Leather Company and our hide plant, Old Kentucky Leathers is owned and operated buy 5th generation family member, Lisa Howlett. |
Founder and 1st generation- George Washington Caldwell (Some employees say they see Mr. Caldwell walking through the plant today.) |
2nd Generation - Loyd Standford Howlett |
3rd Generation - William Caldwell Howlett |
4th & 5th Generations - Joe Richard Howlett and Lisa Jo Howlett In May 2005 a 6th generation member joined ranks of the Auburn Leather Company, Miles Leach. |
Lisa Howlett - Owner/President Janet Snider-Manger, Old Kentucky Leathers Connie Campbell- Credit Manager Valerie Troup- Traffic Manager Amy McBride- Purchasing Manager Janice Rigsby- Lace Sales Manager Miles Leach - Off-Shore Lace Sales Account Manager Shannon Fitch- Motorcycle Account Manager Bridgett Fuller- Motorcycle Account Manager Lydia Wilson - Sales Consultant John Payeur- Engineer, Product Development & Design |
1900 photograph. This building is still being used as front offices and is listed on the National Historic register. |
Tanners, Chemists, and Owners |
Picture taken in 1895 in front of tannery. |