Ranger Industries was founded in 1929 and originally manufactured an exclusive line of commercial ink products for the U.S. banking industry. In 1975 Vincent A. DiLascia bought the company and it has been family owned and operated since then. Vince and his wife, Anne Generas, expanded the company by introducing new ink colors allowing them to open doors to a new market—the arts and crafts industry. In 1979, Ranger developed the first art stamp pads in unique, vibrant colors. Until 1998, Ranger’s primary business was private label products for stamp manufacturers. Ranger then began marketing product lines of its own beginning with inks and eventually moving into additional mediums. Justin Russo and Alain Avrillon, Vince’s sons in law started working at Ranger in 2001 and took over operations completely in 2006.
Our mission is to provide a fun, creative and successful experience for artists and crafters by developing exciting new products, combined with a comprehensive program of educational support. High quality products and Signature Designer collections make up Ranger’s portfolio of brands. Ranger provides education to crafters as well as retail store owners from packaging to techniques, ideas, and projects to spark the creative imagination. Ranger Designers frequently go on the road, providing personalized education at retail and consumer events throughout the year.
