American-made men’s grooming goods, founded in Minneapolis, Minnesota in 2011.
2011
Minneapolis, MN
USA (contract-made)
Privately held
✓ Made in USA (qualified)
Where Duke Cannon products are made
Manufacturing
United States. Duke Cannon’s signature bar soaps are made in America at a long-running U.S. soap plant, using domestic and globally sourced materials. Duke Cannon is a Minneapolis-based brand that manufactures through American partners rather than one in-house factory.
The honest note: Duke Cannon’s core soaps are made in the USA, but with “domestic and globally sourced materials” — a qualified Made-in-USA claim. Some ingredients are imported, and the brand does not publicly detail every plant location.
The story
Duke Cannon was founded on Veterans Day 2011 by Anthony Albanese and Sam Swartz, launching with the oversized “Big Ass Brick of Soap.” The brand built its identity around hard-working American men, U.S.-made soap, and steady support for veterans.
Why Buy American Campaign features Duke Cannon
Duke Cannon chose to make its soap in America and to back veterans while doing it. For everyday grooming goods — a category almost entirely offshored — that domestic commitment is worth supporting.
Frequently asked questions
Is Duke Cannon made in the USA?
Yes — its soaps are made in America, with domestic and globally sourced materials.
Who started Duke Cannon?
Co-founders Anthony Albanese and Sam Swartz, on Veterans Day 2011.
Does Duke Cannon support veterans?
Yes, veteran support has been part of the brand’s mission from the start.
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