In 1897, Warren C. Coleman built the first Black-owned manufacturing mill in American history. 120 years later, we are finishing his blueprint.

​1897 Mill & Manufacturing Co. is a vertically integrated, bi-coastal industrial engine. We utilize advanced, zero-waste technology to convert regional agricultural biomass into premium sustainable goods, commercial paper, and biodegradable plastics. We do not rely on extractive overseas supply chains, and we do not answer to Wall Street gatekeepers. We are building a regenerative infrastructure where the community acts as the bank, and the workforce owns the floor.