Wald
Last verified: April 2026
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American Score
Manufacturing Location
Maysville, KY
Headquarters
Maysville, KY
Founded
1905
Products Verified
4 products
Evidence Breakdown
Factory Location Specificity
Specific factory city identified
Website Claim
Brand website explicitly claims Made in USA
Manufacturing History
20+ years of USA manufacturing
Known Overseas Production
No known overseas production
Verification Notes
Wald bicycle baskets and accessories have been manufactured in Maysville, Kentucky since 1905. One of America's oldest bicycle accessory manufacturers. Made in USA stamped on products.
Last verified: April 2026
Wald has been manufacturing products in Maysville, KY since 1905. We carry 4 verified American-made Wald products.
Heritage & History
Wald Manufacturing was founded in 1905 in Maysville, Kentucky — before the automobile had displaced the bicycle as a primary mode of transportation. The company has been making bicycle accessories from the same Kentucky location for over a century, a remarkable record of American manufacturing continuity that spans two World Wars, the Great Depression, the rise of the automobile age, and the globalization wave that eliminated most domestic bicycle manufacturing.
The company survived by making products that are genuinely useful and genuinely American-made. Wald baskets appear on bicycles owned by commuters, grocery shoppers, urban cyclists, and recreational riders who value the practical carrying capacity that a properly made wire basket provides. The chrome-plated steel wire construction has remained largely unchanged for decades because the design works — there is no need to redesign something that already performs reliably.
Made in Maysville, Kentucky
Maysville sits on the Ohio River in Mason County, Kentucky. The Wald factory there has been a fixture of the local economy since the automobile era was just beginning. Workers at the Maysville facility bend, weld, and chrome-plate steel wire into baskets, fenders, and accessories that are shipped to bicycle retailers and directly to consumers across America and around the world.
The product range includes front handlebar baskets, rear baskets that mount to rack systems, and double-sided pannier baskets — all made with the same craftsmanship that has characterized Wald products for generations. In a market where most bicycle accessories are manufactured in Asia, Wald stands as proof that American manufacturing can survive if the company is willing to build quality products and serve customers who value domestic production.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wald made in the USA?
Yes. Wald manufactures 4 verified products in Maysville, KY. Wald has manufactured bicycle baskets, fenders, and accessories in Maysville, Kentucky since 1905, making it one of America's oldest and most enduring bicycle accessory manufacturers with over 115 years of continuous American production.
Where is Wald manufactured?
Wald is headquartered in Maysville, KY. Manufacturing takes place in Maysville, KY.
What Wald products can I buy?
We carry 4 verified Wald products across Sports & Outdoors. Every listing links directly to Amazon with verified American manufacturing.
When was Wald founded?
Wald was founded in 1905. Wald has manufactured bicycle baskets, fenders, and accessories in Maysville, Kentucky since 1905, making it one of America's oldest and most enduring bicycle accessory manufacturers with over 115 years of continuous American production.
Does Wald ship from Amazon?
Yes, all Wald products listed here are available on Amazon with free shipping for Prime members.