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1983
Mitch Katz, together with his sister Lesley, establish a leather goods manufacturing company. Mitch and Lesley are next of kin – hence the name.
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1986
The first Katzkin leather interior – a 1986 Honda Accord kit is a hit with local trim shops. Soon, other imports follow.
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1993
Katzkin purchases its first automated cutting machine along with its first embroidery machines allowing for expanded customizing options.
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1998
Katzkin is relocated from its original plant to a modern facility in Montebello.
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2003
Daimler-Chrysler and MOPAR form a strategic alliance with Katzkin. For the first time ever, a major OEM offers Katzkin leather directly through its dealers.
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2004
Katzkin expands its production and design capabilites through its investment in an Asian-based supplier of factory leather interiors.
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2006
Katzkin modernizes its facilities, investing in energy efficient, automated equipment.
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2006
CarMax selects Katzkin as its exclusive supplier of leather interiors.
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2006
Katzkin becomes an official licensee of Rawlings and is pleased to offer our own baseball-inspired leather featuring the officially licensed Rawlings logo. Perfect for any baseball fan.
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2007
Katzkin becomes an official leather supllier for Ford Motor Company through a first-of-a-kind dealer direct program.
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2010
Katzkin unveils a new logo, replacing the original company logo of 20+ years. The new logo expresses Katzkin’s unique perspective on vehicle interior transformation.
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2011
Shelby American, inc. selects Katzkin as their exclusive leather supplier.
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1983-2013
Our most valued asset.
The employees who bring it all together.
1983 Mitch Katz, together with his sister Lesley, establish a leather goods manufacturing company. Mitch and Lesley are next of kin – hence the name.
1986 The first Katzkin leather interior – a 1986 Honda Accord kit is a hit with local trim shops. Soon, other imports follow.
1993 Katzkin purchases its first automated cutting machine along with its first embroidery machines allowing for expanded customizing options.
1998 Katzkin is relocated from its original plant to a modern facility in Montebello.
2003 Daimler-Chrysler and MOPAR form a strategic alliance with Katzkin. For the first time ever, a major OEM offers Katzkin leather directly through its dealers.
2004 Katzkin expands its production and design capabilites through its investment in an Asian-based supplier of factory leather interiors.
2006 Katzkin modernizes its facilities, investing in energy efficient, automated equipment.
2006 CarMax selects Katzkin as its exclusive supplier of leather interiors.
2006 Katzkin becomes an official licensee of Rawlings and is pleased to offer our own baseball-inspired leather featuring the officially licensed Rawlings logo. Perfect for any baseball fan.
2007 Katzkin becomes an official leather supllier for Ford Motor Company through a first-of-a-kind dealer direct program.
2010 Katzkin unveils a new logo, replacing the original company logo of 20+ years. The new logo expresses Katzkin’s unique perspective on vehicle interior transformation.
2011 Shelby American, inc. selects Katzkin as their exclusive leather supplier.
1983-2013 Our most valued asset. The employees who bring it all together.
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