SUPERIOR ARCHITECTURE MANUFACTURING

In 1979, Alfred Picon quit his job as foreman at a metal manufacturing company to take a chance at achieving his version of The American Dream for his wife and children. In the year 1980, with the support of his family and $5,000 in his name, he took the chance to turn his dream into reality. He rented a small facility, purchased equipment, and given his first task of making curtain hooks. Alfred worked hard and diligently to make sure the products were up to his rigorous standards. When he delivered, the job rewarded him $900 for his hard work.

Also known as: Superior Architecture Manufacturing, Inc.

Primary location: Bell Gardens United States