Copyright 2003, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc.

A hot rumor making the rounds is that Vanson Leathers is in the process of moving its manufacturing offshore to Puerto Rico with only administrative functions remaining on the U.S. mainland.

Here’s what Vanson boss Michael van der Sleesen had to say about the rumor, via e-mail to Roadracingworld.com:

We produce all of our products in our own shops, with our own staff. This allows us to manufacture to a high standard. This enables us to offer the wide range of products, sizes and styles that we do. This also permits a high level of service and repair, for instance our wash and re-dye service is unique.

Vanson’s key are its people, not the sewing machines and other equipment. There are no plans to alter this core concept.

Should anything change we will notify you.

Sincerely,

Michael van der Sleesen
Vanson Leathers
951 Broadway
Fall River, MA 02724
508-678-2000
FAX 508-677-6773
www.vansonleathers.com