Gerber Gear, a leading knife and tool brand, announced its relocation from Tigard, OR, home since the 1960s, to a new state-of-the-art facility in Wilsonville, OR. The ribbon-cutting event is scheduled for November 3rd 2026, marking the official opening of its new facility. Gerber remains committed to designing and manufacturing products in Oregon while also working with select manufacturing partners worldwide to produce products overseas.
The new 80,000 square-foot facility will house design, engineering, manufacturing, and administrative teams under one roof. With a significant investment in new manufacturing equipment, the facility will expand production capacity, improve workspaces, and commit to being zero waste by 2030.
“Oregon is where Gerber Gear was born and will remain our home for the foreseeable future,” said Ash Williams, Global Head of Brand and Product. “The new Wilsonville facility gives our team everything it needs to continue the legacy of designing and producing legendary knives and tools, while continuing to develop Oregon as the knife-making center of the USA.”
Not leaving Oregon. In fact, they are only moving about 10 miles. This will affect the tax base of Tigard, but shouldn’t affect the staff at gerber.
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