Dickies: History of An American Comapny
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Throughout its devotion to innovation and constant customer service, Dickies Co. has transformed itself from a small bib overall company to the largest work-wear manufacturer in the world. Originally called Williamson-Dickie Mfg. Co. now just Dickies is synonymous with “Hard Working Trousers” and “Quality Work Apparel”. Sold throughout the entire U.S., Dickies now offers a broad spectrum of work garments ranging from work pants and work shirts to denim jeans and Dickies Jacket. From its beginnings in 1922, every item of Dickies work-wear has stood for the quality, toughness, and pride that emphasizes the spirit of the American worker.
Dickies began their business careers in the “vehicle and harness” business in Bryan, Texas. In 1918, they made what turned out to be a historic decision when they and a few friends established the U.S. Overall Company. Then, in 1922, C. Don Williamson joined with his father and cousin to buy 100% of the overall company on a one-third-each basis and renamed it Williamson-Dickie Manufacturing Company.
From its early years, Dickies enjoyed steady growth, slowed only by the Great Depression, and during World War II, the company was sequestered to produce millions of uniforms for the nation’s armed forces. In converting to civilian production after the war, C. Don Williamson began a strategy of geographical expansion and established new production facilities, warehouses, and sales territories throughout the United States. In the late 1950′s, Williamson-Dickie became an international company by expanding into the European market and the Middle Eastern market – where Texas oilmen introduced the Dickies brand to Middle Eastern oil fields.
Whilst Williamson-Dickie began as a bib overall company, today it has developed to be the number one producer of work apparel all over the world. By constantly increasing and updating its selection, Dickies now offers garments ranging from its staple work pants and work shirts to items such as women’s workwear, chore coats, and denim jeans.
DickiesWorkTrousers.com is proud to be part of an American tradition, Thank you for visiting our online store and please buy your next and all Dickies from us. Be part of the American solution and buy American.
