EASTON and BROCKTON, MA, North Easton Savings Bank is proud to announce that a cornerstone of New England’s manufacturing industry, Barbour Corporation, has chosen NESB as their new financial partner and bank.
Barbour Corporation is a privately held, family-owned manufacturer with over 130 years of market defining production and operations. With headquarters and manufacturing operations in Brockton, Barbour is a reminder that advanced, specialized manufacturing continues to thrive in Southeastern Massachusetts: supporting skilled jobs, vendor networks, and the kind of durable know-how that keeps regional industry competitive.
Founded in 1892 (originally known as the Brockton Rand Co.), Barbour’s story is deeply woven into the region’s manufacturing heritage; growing from leather shoe components into an industry innovator known for its welting, including patented advancements that helped power the growth of the U.S. shoe industry in the last century.
Over the years, Barbour evolved with the industry, incorporating plastics as an alternative to leather welting. Continued expansion and innovation over the following decades led to Barbour Plastics now offering the most extensive line of extruded moldings, trims, and components for the boat-building industry. In addition to their success with marine OEMs, Barbour is also a leader in servicing the refrigeration, environmental, furniture, and international footwear industries.
“Innovation has always been central to the company’s success, from our earliest advancements in footwear components to the diverse custom fabrication solutions we deliver today,” stated Matt Pearson, CEO of Barbour Corporation. “Partnering with North Easton Savings Bank allows us to work with a financial institution that shares our long-term perspective, understands manufacturing, and values the stability of enduring partnerships.”
To put over a century of know-how into action, the company operates a 127,000 square foot facility in Brockton and an additional 60,000 square foot site in Atlanta, Georgia. With the backing of strong leadership, a seasoned workforce, and specialized in-house tooling, Barbour enjoys a significant competitive advantage in their marketplace.
“Barbour Corporation represents the very best of what we want to champion as a community bank: a company with deep roots, world-class expertise, and a commitment to building and making things right here in our region of New England,” said Cate Adams, Chief Commercial Banking Officer of NESB. “On our end, Brett Meader (SVP, Commercial Banking) led the way in earning this new relationship and we’re incredibly proud to now be Barbour’s financial partner. The Bank is looking forward to supporting their next chapter of excellence.”