Where do the materials and parts used to build your bicycles come from?

THE FIRST THING WE MADE IN DETROIT WAS A JOB.

And that’s no mistake. After four years, job creation is still the thing we're most proud of. Since we started, we've hired hundreds of people in Detroit and across the country. We've built factories, supplied the capital and connections for key suppliers to expand their existing operations. Sometimes in order to achieve our core goals of American job creation and the rejuvenation of American manufacturing, we have to source components from outside of the United States.

Today Shinola employs roughly 530 employees, with between 200 and 250 in manufacturing at any given time depending on the production needs at that time.

We are committed to making Shinola goods with as many American-made components as possible.

Sometimes it's not possible…

Certain parts and components are no longer made in America at the quality and scale that we require. We are always looking for opportunities to source more of our components in the US, while remaining at a price point that is accessible, which allows us to scale and ultimately create more sustainable jobs.

View the chart below to see where each of our components are sourced.

Watches	Leather Tanneries (Straps) Chicago, IL Curwensville, PA Milwaukee, WI Red Wing, MN Hartland, ME Germany Italy (lining) Straps Cut and Sewn Detroit, MI Largo, FL Movement Components Ronda – Switzerland, Thailand Sellita – Switzerland Cases, Hands, Crystals, Bracelets, Buckles China Dials China, Tawain Precious Stones and Gems India & Belgium (Conflict-Free Diamonds) Indonesia (Mother of Pearl) China (Tiger’s Eye, Malachite, Lapis, Sandstone, Turquoise) USA (Petoskey) Nylon Strap Material Japan, China Rubber Straps China Silicone Straps China
Leather	Leather Tanneries Argentina Brazil Dominican Republic Germany Illinois Italy Thailand The Netherlands Uruguay Wisconsin Chicago, IL Mexico Finished Goods California  Dominican Republic Florida Italy New Hampshire New York North Carolina Vietnam Hardware Italy China Zipper Italy USA Paint Italy USA Fabric & Fillers China USA Germany Korea Scotland Italy
Clocks	14” Clocks: Cases Grand Rapids, MI Dials La Crosse, WI Hands China Movement Japanese and Taiwanese components, assembled in Ontario, California Clock Assembly Detroit, MI 6” Clocks: Cases China Dials La Crosse, WI Hands China Movement China Clock Assembly Detroit, MI 10” Detrola Clocks: Cases China Dials China Hands China Movement China Clock Assembly Detroit, MI
Bicycles	Frame and Fork Manufacturing Waterford, MI Complete Bike Assemlby Detroit, MI Wheelbuilding Sanat Ana, CA Rear Dropouts Detroit, MI Chainstay Plate La Crosse, WI Spokes and Nipples Grand Junction, CO Kickstands Freeport, NY Decals West Jefferson, NC Frame Paint Pittsburgh, PA Other Small Parts Asia Fork (Arrow Model Only) Taiwan
Jewelry	Sterling Silver, 14k Gold, & Vermeil Cast jewelry made in LA and NYC Select Components made in Thailand Australia (Opal) Belgium (Conflict-Free Diamonds) India (Conflict-Free Diamonds, Tiger’s Eye, Labradorite) Clock Assembly—Detroit, MI Pakistan (Lapis Lazuli) Russia (Malachite) Oregon (Pink Opal) Arizona (Turquoise) Michigan (Petoskey) Philippines (Mother of Pearl)
Journals	Sourced and manufactured in the USA Raw materials used for paper, end sheets, envelopes, boards, ribbon markers, and cover stocks and cover cloth—ALL made from fibers grown in the USA. All inks used in printing various parts of the journals come from the USA. All other materials sourced and manufactured by companies in the USA. Journals Manufacturing Location Mankato, MN
Audio	Turntable: Platter Assembly, Tonearm, Pulley, Platter Boss Insert, Motor Mount Clamps & Feet Lakewood, NJ Motor Cliffwood, NJ Wood Skirt Forest Lake, MN Top Plate Grand Rapids, MI Under Carriage (DC Rectifier Box) Northridge, CA Phono Preamplifier Moorpark, CA Under Carriage (Tray), Platter Coin, Pulley Cap, Knob, Bezel, Preamp Enclosure and Power Supply China Speakers: Amplifier Denmark Tweeter Malaysia Grille Cloth Grand Rapids, MI Cabinet, Woofer, Amp Panel, Electronics/Connectors China