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Pecard Leather Care Company: The Legacy Lives On

It was in 1902 that the Pecard Chemical Co., Inc. first got its start as a small family-owned business in northeastern Wisconsin. Since then, it’s gone through several changes, but it’s commitment to service and quality has never wavered. Pecard remains a trusted name for the treatment, preservation and weatherproofing of leather.

All in the family

The company’s founder, Phil Pecard, experimented with formulas to protect, restore and prolong the life of leather gear. The first product, “Never leak,” was created to protect lumberman’s boots. The product lived up to its

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